2024 Honda CB125R vs KTM RC 125
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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.
- 2024 Honda CB125R 81.6 cm Lowest seat here
- KTM RC 125 82.4 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.8 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 14.7 hp (KTM RC 125) up to 15 hp (2024 Honda CB125R).
- Torque spans 11.6 Nm (2024 Honda CB125R) up to 12 Nm (KTM RC 125).
- Weight spans 130 kg (2024 Honda CB125R) to 147 kg (KTM RC 125).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | Honda CB125R | KTM RC 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | KTM |
| Model | Honda CB125R | KTM RC 125 |
| Engine size | 125cc | 125cc |
| Power | 15hp | 14.7hp |
| Torque | 11.6nm. | 12nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 130kg | 147kg |
| Front brake | 296mm disc with hydraulic dual-piston brake caliper and Radial mount Nissin 4-piston caliper | Four-piston radial fixed caliper disc brake with ABS |
| Rear brake | 220mm disc with hydraulic single-piston brake caliper | Single-piston floating caliper disc brake with ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 81.6cm | 82.4cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70R17M/C 54H | 110/70 17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60R17M/C 66H | 140/70 17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41mm SFF-BP USD forks | WP APEX 43 |
| Rear suspension | Single-damper | WP APEX - Monoshock |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Supersport |
| Top speed | 110km/h | 130km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 10.1 L – 2.3 L/100km | 13.7 L – 2.4 L/100km |
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| Price | $4699 | $2280 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View KTM price list |
| Extra features | Wheels Front : 17M/C x MT3.00 Wheels Rear : 17M/C x MT4.00 |
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2024 Honda CB125R vs 2023 KTM RC 125: listed specifications
The 2024 Honda CB125R and 2023 KTM RC 125 are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the CB125R has a lower listed weight, and the RC 125 has the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
CB125R and RC 125 have very similar engine displacement (125 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
CB125R and RC 125 have very similar peak power (15 hp vs 14.7 hp).
Torque
CB125R and RC 125 have very similar listed torque (11.6 Nm vs 12 Nm).
Listed top speed
RC 125 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (130 km/h vs 110 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CB125R is notably lighter on the listed weight (130 kg vs 147 kg). CB125R and RC 125 have very similar seat heights (81.6 cm vs 82.4 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in listed top speed and weight, while displacement, peak power, torque and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Honda CB125R vs KTM RC 125?
KTM RC 125 is listed at 130 km/h (81 mph) vs 110 km/h (68 mph) for Honda CB125R.
Which has more horsepower, Honda CB125R or KTM RC 125?
Honda CB125R has 15 hp compared with 15 hp on the KTM RC 125.
Which is lighter, Honda CB125R or KTM RC 125?
Honda CB125R is lighter at 130 kg vs 147 kg for KTM RC 125.
Which is better, Honda CB125R or KTM RC 125?
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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