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With its compact and lightweight chassis, the Z125 PRO KRT is Kawasaki’s nimblest supernaked KAWASAKI Z125 PRO KRT REPLICA
model to date — ideal for navigating the urban jungle.
$4249

SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: Air-cooled 4-stroke single Seat height: 805mm
Displacement: 125cc Kerb weight: 102kg
Power/Torque: 7.1kW @ 8000rpm/ Fuel capacity: 7.4L
9.6Nm @ 6000rpm Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
Transmission: 4-speed, chain fi nal drive km/6000km
Tyres: F: 100/90-12 R: 120/70-12

VERDICT: MINI Z LAMS APPROVED

KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R $24,995 This is a punk record — pure, raw and straight to the point: speed. Its V-Twin is the most powerful
one KTM have ever muscled into a street bike, at 177hp. Its purebred chassis is set to stay ahead
when the straight is devoured and corners become prey, even on a bad day, thanks to state-of-the-
art rider assistance systems. No, scratch that. Grin amplifi ers.

SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75° Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 190/55ZR17
Displacement: 1301cc Seat height: 835mm
Power/Torque: 130kW @ 8870rpm/140Nm Kerb weight: 195kg (dry)
@ 7000rpm Fuel capacity: 18L
Transmission: 6-speed, slipper clutch, chain Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
fi nal drive km/15,000km

VERDICT: THE SEX PISTOLS ON TWO WHEELS!

The standard 690 Duke is a fi recracker of a bike, light as a feather and lightning quick. But in typical KTM 690 DUKE R $14,995
KTM fashion they pushed things just a little bit further, creating the ultimate single-cylinder street
bike on the face of the planet.

SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine Seat height: 865mm
Displacement: 690cc Kerb weight: 147.5kg (dry)
Power/Torque: 55kW/70Nm Fuel capacity: 14L
Transmission: 6-speed, slipper clutch, chain Warranty/Service interval: 24 months,
fi nal drive unlimited km/10,000km
Tyres: F: 120/70RR17 R: 160/60RR17

VERDICT: LIGHTWEIGHT STREET MACHINE

KTM 390 DUKE $6995 This bike combines maximum riding pleasure with optimum user value and comes out on top
wherever nimble handling counts. Light as a feather, powerful and packed with state-of-the-art
technology, it guarantees a thrilling ride, whether you’re in the urban jungle or a forest of bends.

SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: Single-cylinder, 4-stroke engine Kerb weight: 149kg (dry)
Displacement: 373.2cc Fuel capacity: 13.4L
Power/Torque: 32kW/NA Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
Transmission: 6-speed, slipper clutch, chain km/7500km
fi nal drive
Tyres: F: 110/70 ZR17 R: 150/60ZR17
Seat height: 830mm

VERDICT: LIGHT AND TIGHT LAMS APPROVED

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