KTM RC 125: When the competition reaches the streets

Last August, the new commitment of KTM for the eighth liter was presented in Linz (Austria), in an event that featured the display driver stunt Rok Bagoroš, which, after testing the RC125, said he was thinking of expand your garage with an RC model. It is a supersport in which no headlights that emphasize, no indicators ostentatious direction, there is a rear pilot desentone or a seat for the passenger to remove us that feeling of being uploaded into a real race bike. Everything is perfectly integrated into the new KTM RC125.

In the words of designer RC125, Christof Täubl: "The idea behind The RC is purely motivated by the success of Moto3. We have tried to make the most of their DNA, adding only what is essential for the needs and purposes of a street bike. "

For its 135kg curb weight it has a single-cylinder four-stroke engine, liquid cooling, which provides a 9.500rpm 15HP (11Kw) engine and a 12nm to 8.000rpm, accompanied by a gearbox 6-speed torque. All this mounted on a lightweight tubular chassis that can remind the DUKE, but which nevertheless is quite different in its geometry, providing feelings of a real race bike.

As regards suspensions, the RC125 equipped with a fork in front of the same dimensions as its big brother, the 1190 RC8 R, and an adjustable damper 150mm behind, acting on a tilting aluminum ultralight.

This bike is pure harmony, focused on the pilot is as comfortable as possible. The deposit of about 10 liters fits perfectly into the aggressive design of the bike and let the pilot hole for engaging the aerodynamics. The compact, escape hidden in the bottom of the bike it helps to offset the weight distribution and prevents unwanted contact with the same. The dome been designed for maximum air play down the arms and chest.

Aesthetically stand, double optics almost hidden in what would be the air inlet of Moto3, the integrated front in the line of mirrors and the tail, apparently single-seat, but 100% usable seat passenger.

The Austrian brand has spared for nothing in equipment. This model is fitted as standard with ABS BOSCH 9MB two-channel system, which acts on the front 300mm and rear 230mm, which can be disabled to go to the limit whether to roll disc circuit. It also has a fully digital picture, in which we will have speed indicator, gear position, maintenance information and an indicator of change in revolutions adjustable gear, among other things.

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