2025 KTM RC 8C vs 2024 HONDA CBR600RR
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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 Lowest seat here
- 2024 HONDA CBR600RR 82 cm Lowest seat here
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 119 hp (2024 HONDA CBR600RR) up to 135 hp (2025 KTM RC 8C).
- Torque spans 63 Nm (2024 HONDA CBR600RR) up to 98 Nm (2025 KTM RC 8C).
- Weight spans 142 kg (2025 KTM RC 8C) to 186 kg (2024 HONDA CBR600RR).
- Displacement spans 600 cc (2024 HONDA CBR600RR) to 800 cc (2025 KTM RC 8C).
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| Specification | 2025 KTM RC 8C | HONDA CBR600RR |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | HONDA |
| Model | 2025 KTM RC 8C | HONDA CBR600RR |
| Engine size | 800cc | 600cc |
| Power | 135hp | 119hp |
| Torque | 98nm. | 63nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 142kg | 186kg |
| Front brake | 2x radially mounted four-piston brake calipers | Dual radial-mounted full-floating 310mm discs with four-piston calipers |
| Rear brake | 2-piston brake caliper, brake disc | Single 220mm disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 82cm | 82cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70R17 | 120/70ZR-17 radial |
| Rear tyre | 180/60R17 | 180/55ZR-17 radial |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | WP | 41mm inverted Big Piston Fork with spring preload, rebound- and compression-damping adjustability; 4.3-inch travel |
| Rear suspension | WP | Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring preload, rebound- and compression-damping adjustability; 5.1-inch travel |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 245km/h | 260km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16 L – 6 L/100km | 18 L – 7.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $20000 | $13000 |
| Brand price lists | View KTM price list | View HONDA price list |
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2025 KTM RC 8C vs 2024 HONDA CBR600RR: listed specifications
The 2025 KTM RC 8C and 2024 HONDA CBR600RR differ on the listed specifications: the RC 8C has more displacement, peak power and torque, and a lower listed weight, and the CBR600RR has the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
RC 8C has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (800 cc vs 600 cc).
Peak power
RC 8C has a modest listed power advantage (135 hp vs 119 hp).
Torque
RC 8C has a clear listed torque advantage (98 Nm vs 63 Nm).
Listed top speed
CBR600RR has a modest listed top-speed advantage (260 km/h vs 245 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 186 kg). RC 8C and CBR600RR have very similar seat heights (82 cm vs 82 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of 2025 KTM RC 8C vs HONDA CBR600RR?
HONDA CBR600RR is listed at 260 km/h (162 mph) vs 245 km/h (152 mph) for 2025 KTM RC 8C.
Which has more horsepower, 2025 KTM RC 8C or HONDA CBR600RR?
2025 KTM RC 8C has 135 hp compared with 119 hp on the HONDA CBR600RR.
Which is lighter, 2025 KTM RC 8C or HONDA CBR600RR?
2025 KTM RC 8C is lighter at 142 kg vs 186 kg for HONDA CBR600RR.
Which is better, 2025 KTM RC 8C or HONDA CBR600RR?
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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