Check out the KTM 125 Duke’s More Futuristic European Rival

Published May 31, 2022
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It gets an aggressive body design and a potent liquid-cooled mill to go with it

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The entry-level naked bike segment is a popular one, with many brands introducing performance-oriented machines at affordable price points. The FB Mondial Piega 125 is a great example of the same, with a killer design and a reasonably powerful engine, and makes for a great rival to the KTM 125 Duke, and the other desi alternative, the Yamaha MT-15 V2.0.

The looks of the streetfighter are an interesting subject as it employs a futuristic styling, with sharp and edgy body panels and a distinctly aggressive design. What stands out is the low-slung, protruding headlight cowl dual vertically stacked LED setup, and the floating rear frame with a sleek wheel mounted number plate. Even the fuel tank extensions are sharp and extend ahead of the USD fork. All in all, the naked does not look like a small bike.

the KTM 125 Duke’s More Futuristic European Rival details

Propelling the Piega 125 is a 124cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine which produces around 14PS and 10.5Nm, paired to a six-speed gearbox. These output figures make the Piego 125 go head to head with the KTM 125 Duke, which produces 14.5PS and 12Nm. However, the Piego 125 gets a better power-to-weight ratio with a featherlight weight of just 135kg against the Duke’s 159kg (kerb).

For better manoeuvrability and agility, the streetfighter comes suspended on a 40mm USD fork up front and rear monoshock. The braking hardware includes discs at both ends with the safety of ABS.

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Features on the Piega 125 include full colour TFT instrument cluster without smartphone connectivity and gets all-LED lighting.

The FB Mondial Piega 125 is priced at Euros 4,400 (around Rs 3.66 lakh), which is more affordable than the European-spec KTM 125 Duke priced at Eur 5,450 (around Rs 4.54 lakh). If you are looking for a 125cc bike in India, then you can get the 125 Duke. That said, the Yamaha MT-15 not only costs less but also offers more power and is fully feature-packed.