KTM RC 125 vs 2024 TVS Raider 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.
- KTM RC 125 82.4 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 TVS Raider 125 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3.9 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 11.3 hp (2024 TVS Raider 125) up to 14.7 hp (KTM RC 125).
- Torque spans 11.2 Nm (2024 TVS Raider 125) up to 12 Nm (KTM RC 125).
- Weight spans 123 kg (2024 TVS Raider 125) to 147 kg (KTM RC 125).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | KTM RC 125 | TVS Raider 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | TVS |
| Model | KTM RC 125 | TVS Raider 125 |
| Engine size | 125cc | 125cc |
| Power | 14.7hp | 11.3hp |
| Torque | 12nm. | 11.2nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 147kg | 123kg |
| Front brake | Four-piston radial fixed caliper disc brake with ABS | Disc- 240, Drum -130 |
| Rear brake | Single-piston floating caliper disc brake with ABS | 130 SYNCRO SBT |
| Seat height (cm) | 82.4cm | 78.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70 17 | 80/100 - 17 Tubeless, 46P |
| Rear tyre | 140/70 17 | 100/90 - 17 Tubeless, 55P |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Air cooled |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 43 | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX - Monoshock | Monoshock, 5 step adj, Gas charged |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Naked |
| Top speed | 130km/h | 110km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13.7 L – 2.4 L/100km | 10 L – 2.6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $2280 | $97019 |
| Brand price lists | View KTM price list | View TVS price list |
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2023 KTM RC 125 vs 2024 TVS Raider 125: listed specifications
The 2023 KTM RC 125 and 2024 TVS Raider 125 are closely matched in torque and displacement, while the RC 125 has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed, and the TVS Raider 125 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
RC 125 and TVS Raider 125 have very similar engine displacement (125 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
RC 125 has a clear listed power advantage (14.7 hp vs 11.3 hp).
Torque
RC 125 and TVS Raider 125 have very similar listed torque (12 Nm vs 11.2 Nm).
Listed top speed
RC 125 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (130 km/h vs 110 km/h).
Cooling
RC 125 is listed as liquid-cooled, and TVS Raider 125 is listed as air-cooled.
Weight and seat height
TVS Raider 125 is notably lighter on the listed weight (123 kg vs 147 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: RC 125 is listed higher (82.4 cm) than TVS Raider 125 (78.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement and torque remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KTM RC 125 vs TVS Raider 125?
KTM RC 125 is listed at 130 km/h (81 mph) vs 110 km/h (68 mph) for TVS Raider 125.
Which has more horsepower, KTM RC 125 or TVS Raider 125?
KTM RC 125 has 15 hp compared with 11 hp on the TVS Raider 125.
Which is lighter, KTM RC 125 or TVS Raider 125?
TVS Raider 125 is lighter at 123 kg vs 147 kg for KTM RC 125.
Which is better, KTM RC 125 or TVS Raider 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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