Video: Rok Bagoros, a KTM 125 Duke and an abandoned factory

Another slick stunt video aboard a KTM 125 Duke from Slovenian rider Rok Bagoros. This one takes place in an abandoned industrial complex with a distinctly eastern European feel. Reverberating off the corrugated steel sidings, that little single-cylinder sounds damn … Continued

This Ducati is made in Thailand

Back in March, Ducati boss Claudio Domenicali announced aggressive expansion plans that would increase the brand’s worldwide sales from 40 to 60,000 unit a year. To achieve that goal, Ducati planned to open up developing markets with two new factories. … Continued

KTM expands into Malaysia with the 200 Duke

KTM’s Duke-based world domination plans continue apace. Marked by the attendance of the Malaysian Prime Minister, the Austrian brand just launched a new-model Duke in Kuala Lumpur. The KTM 200 Duke will be priced lower than the Kawasaki Ninja 250 … Continued

KTM gets customization

Check out these LED light strips that integrate neatly into the KTM 125 Duke’s fuel tank. They’re not just some random product in an inches-thick, generic accessories catalog, they’re available in KTM showrooms alongside the motorcycle they’re meant to go … Continued

Riding the KTM 125 Duke in Japan

The KTM 125 Duke sets out to best dominant Japanese rivals at their own game — affordable, appealing, exciting, small-capacity motorcycles. But, unlike traditional little bike competitors, the Duke is built in India by an Austrian company and was designed … Continued

KTM quietly faces the ugly truth about bikes

KTM is utterly desperate for the youth market. So desperate, in fact, that KTM Nightlight Session is a two minute video that has almost nothing to do with the KTM 125 Duke that the video is supposed to be promoting. If … Continued

25 high-res action photos of the KTM 125 Duke

While every other bike maker is frightened someone might realize the products they push are fast and dangerous, it looks like KTM is busy embracing the fact that motorcycles are exciting. The 125 Duke is KTM’s attempt to bring Europe’s … Continued