2025 KTM RC 8C vs HONDA CBR650R
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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
- HONDA CBR650R 81 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1 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 94 hp (HONDA CBR650R) up to 135 hp (2025 KTM RC 8C).
- Torque spans 63 Nm (HONDA CBR650R) up to 98 Nm (2025 KTM RC 8C).
- Weight spans 142 kg (2025 KTM RC 8C) to 201 kg (HONDA CBR650R).
- Displacement spans 650 cc (HONDA CBR650R) to 800 cc (2025 KTM RC 8C).
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| Specification | 2025 KTM RC 8C | HONDA CBR650R |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | HONDA |
| Model | 2025 KTM RC 8C | HONDA CBR650R |
| Engine size | 800cc | 650cc |
| Power | 135hp | 94hp |
| Torque | 98nm. | 63nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 142kg | 201kg |
| Front brake | 2x radially mounted four-piston brake calipers | Dual 310mm discs with radial-mount four-piston calipers; ABS |
| Rear brake | 2-piston brake caliper, brake disc | Single 240mm disc; ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 82cm | 81cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70R17 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/60R17 | 180/55-17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | WP | 41mm SHOWA fork; 4.3-inch travel |
| Rear suspension | WP | Single Showa shock; 5.1-inch travel |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 245km/h | 245km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16 L – 6 L/100km | 16 L – 6.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $20000 | $9899 |
| Brand price lists | View KTM price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -LCD display, SELECTABLE TORQUE CONTROL, SLIPPER CLUTCH |
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2025 KTM RC 8C vs 2023 HONDA CBR650R: listed specifications
The 2025 KTM RC 8C and 2023 HONDA CBR650R differ on the listed specifications: the RC 8C has more displacement, peak power and torque, and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
RC 8C has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (800 cc vs 650 cc).
Peak power
RC 8C has a clear listed power advantage (135 hp vs 94 hp).
Torque
RC 8C has a clear listed torque advantage (98 Nm vs 63 Nm).
Listed top speed
RC 8C and CBR650R have very similar listed top speeds (245 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 201 kg). RC 8C and CBR650R have very similar seat heights (82 cm vs 81 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque and weight, while listed top speed and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of 2025 KTM RC 8C vs HONDA CBR650R?
Both are listed at 245 km/h (152 mph) top speed in our specification data.
Which has more horsepower, 2025 KTM RC 8C or HONDA CBR650R?
2025 KTM RC 8C has 135 hp compared with 94 hp on the HONDA CBR650R.
Which is lighter, 2025 KTM RC 8C or HONDA CBR650R?
2025 KTM RC 8C is lighter at 142 kg vs 201 kg for HONDA CBR650R.
Which is better, 2025 KTM RC 8C or HONDA CBR650R?
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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