KTM DUKE 125
125cc 15bhp 830mm seat height (2017-on)
Dealer £3000-£3200 Private £2300-£3000 This one 2018, tail tidy, fsh, £2350
A stunning, sports, single-cylinder roadster with top-notch cycle parts and equipment, including full colour TFT dash, WP suspension (although it’s non-adjustable), illuminated switchgear, four-piston radial front brake caliper and LED headlight. Very roomy and with a slightly canted-forward riding position that is reminiscent of Triumph’s Street Triple, the KTM’s a viable rival for anything built by the Japanese. Avoid the pre-2017 models: they’re nowhere near as good and have iffy finish quality.
Buyer beware
The fuel gauge indicates full for ages then drops like a stone. There was a recall in 2017 on the headlight, so check it’s been done. They’re known to stall until the engine is fully warm so allow it to idle for a while before you ride away.