KTM RC 125 Not too long ago, I was gushing over and completely smitten by my first motorcycle – a KTM 200 Duke. It was quick, sporty and I must admit, it even kindled a dormant hooligan side I didn’t know I had in me. This was until a friend of mine showed up to my house on his new RC 200. “Same engine, same hardware, can’t be that different.” Boy, was I wrong. That’s because KTM did more than just throw a fairing onto its naked counterpart. Changes to the steering geometry and ergonomics resulted in a motorcycle that was much more engaging to ride. And the effects of this ‘transformation’ are evident on its newest, and smallest addition to the RC range – the RC 125 Well, it carries the RC name, but the 124.7cc, single-cylinder unit is also seen on the 125 Duke and it doesn’t make a whole lot of power. A peak figure of 14.5hp comes in at 9,250rpm, which means you really have to wring out the engine and stay high up in the rev band to get going. And even once you...
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