2025 KTM RC 8C vs 2024 CF MOTO 500SR VOOM
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2025 KTM RC 8C 82 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 CF MOTO 500SR VOOM 79.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2.5 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 78 hp (2024 CF MOTO 500SR VOOM) up to 135 hp (2025 KTM RC 8C).
- Torque spans 49 Nm (2024 CF MOTO 500SR VOOM) up to 98 Nm (2025 KTM RC 8C).
- Weight spans 142 kg (2025 KTM RC 8C) to 194 kg (2024 CF MOTO 500SR VOOM).
- Displacement spans 500 cc (2024 CF MOTO 500SR VOOM) to 800 cc (2025 KTM RC 8C).
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| Specification | 2025 KTM RC 8C | CF MOTO 500SR VOOM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | CF MOTO |
| Model | 2025 KTM RC 8C | CF MOTO 500SR VOOM |
| Engine size | 800cc | 500cc |
| Power | 135hp | 78hp |
| Torque | 98nm. | 49nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 142kg | 194kg |
| Front brake | 2x radially mounted four-piston brake calipers | Φ 300mm hydraulic dual disc brake, radial four-piston calipers |
| Rear brake | 2-piston brake caliper, brake disc | Φ 220mm hydraulic single disc brake, floating brake disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 82cm | 79.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70R17 | 120/70 R17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/60R17 | 160/60 R17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | WP | Φ41mm USD front forks, preload and rebound adjustable |
| Rear suspension | WP | single rear shock, preload and rebound adjustable |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 245km/h | 239km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16 L – 6 L/100km | 15.5 L – 5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $20000 | Price not listed. |
| Brand price lists | View KTM price list | View CF MOTO price list |
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2025 KTM RC 8C vs 2024 CF MOTO 500SR VOOM: listed specifications
The 2025 KTM RC 8C and 2024 CF MOTO 500SR VOOM differ on the listed specifications: the RC 8C has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
RC 8C has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (800 cc vs 500 cc).
Peak power
RC 8C has a clear listed power advantage (135 hp vs 78 hp).
Torque
RC 8C has a clear listed torque advantage (98 Nm vs 49 Nm).
Listed top speed
RC 8C has a modest listed top-speed advantage (245 km/h vs 239 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
RC 8C is notably lighter on the listed weight (142 kg vs 194 kg). 500SR VOOM has a lower listed seat height (79.5 cm vs 82 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of 2025 KTM RC 8C vs CF MOTO 500SR VOOM?
2025 KTM RC 8C is listed at 245 km/h (152 mph) vs 239 km/h (149 mph) for CF MOTO 500SR VOOM.
Which has more horsepower, 2025 KTM RC 8C or CF MOTO 500SR VOOM?
2025 KTM RC 8C has 135 hp compared with 78 hp on the CF MOTO 500SR VOOM.
Which is lighter, 2025 KTM RC 8C or CF MOTO 500SR VOOM?
2025 KTM RC 8C is lighter at 142 kg vs 194 kg for CF MOTO 500SR VOOM.
Which is better, 2025 KTM RC 8C or CF MOTO 500SR VOOM?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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