It’s a shame that engine modifications only allow restriction and not an enhancement of power. The Duke certainly challenged the Yamaha YZF-R125 and arguably became the new king of the 125s.
It looks the part and it's cool and that's its unique selling point. It was easily the best looking naked 125 when it was launched. It feels like a 'normal' big bike, is reasonably solid, not too flimsy and relatively roomy.
To do stoppies and tricks, it's just like a BMX with an engine, It's easy. You've got to be a bit more brutal to do a burnout, but it will do it.
Excellent. The riding position is comfortable, yet poised and cornering – thanks to the big bike ergonomics but small bike weight – is nimble and swift, the steering lock is a little limited around town - and might make the figure-eight manoeuvres on your test more challenging.
While track riding – not an impossibility on the 125 Duke by any means – the 125 Duke will allow you to scrape pegs, knee sliders and anything else you care to trail along the floor.
The suspension actually works
The front brakes are fantastic and beautifully responsive, allowing you to really feel the front forks load on mid to heavy braking, while keeping the bike perfectly stable and straight. Anyone keen to lift the rear wheel will find the four piston calliper and the centralised riding position more than up to the job.
The rear shock, too, absorbs any bumps in the road well and provided decent cushioning on a range of roads tested. The suspension actually works, there is some controlled damping at both ends and there's a reasonable amount of feel. However, the tyres feel a little wooden.
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