KTM RC 125 vs KAWASAKI Ninja 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
- KAWASAKI Ninja 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 14.7 hp (KTM RC 125) up to 15 hp (KAWASAKI Ninja 125).
- Torque spans 11.7 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja 125) up to 12 Nm (KTM RC 125).
- Weight spans 147 kg (KTM RC 125) to 148 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja 125).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | KTM RC 125 | KAWASAKI Ninja 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | KAWASAKI |
| Model | KTM RC 125 | KAWASAKI Ninja 125 |
| Engine size | 125cc | 125cc |
| Power | 14.7hp | 15hp |
| Torque | 12nm. | 11.7nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 147kg | 148kg |
| Front brake | Four-piston radial fixed caliper disc brake with ABS | 290 mm single disc, dual-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single-piston floating caliper disc brake with ABS | 220 mm single disc, dual-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 82.4cm | 78.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70 17 | 100/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70 17 | 130/70-17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 43 | 37 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX - Monoshock | Uni-Trak, gas-charged, preload adjustable |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 130km/h | 130km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13.7 L – 2.4 L/100km | 11 L – 3 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $2280 | $3499 |
| Brand price lists | View KTM price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
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2023 KTM RC 125 vs 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 125: listed specifications
The 2023 KTM RC 125 and 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 125 are closely matched on the listed specifications that can be compared.
Engine displacement
RC 125 and Ninja 125 have very similar engine displacement (125 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
RC 125 and Ninja 125 have very similar peak power (14.7 hp vs 15 hp).
Torque
RC 125 and Ninja 125 have very similar listed torque (12 Nm vs 11.7 Nm).
Listed top speed
RC 125 and Ninja 125 have very similar listed top speeds (130 km/h vs 130 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
RC 125 and Ninja 125 have very similar listed weights (147 kg vs 148 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: RC 125 is listed higher (82.4 cm) than Ninja 125 (78.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in seat height, while displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KTM RC 125 vs KAWASAKI Ninja 125?
Both are listed at 130 km/h (81 mph) top speed in our specification data.
Which has more horsepower, KTM RC 125 or KAWASAKI Ninja 125?
KAWASAKI Ninja 125 has 15 hp compared with 15 hp on the KTM RC 125.
Which is lighter, KTM RC 125 or KAWASAKI Ninja 125?
KTM RC 125 is lighter at 147 kg vs 148 kg for KAWASAKI Ninja 125.
Which is better, KTM RC 125 or KAWASAKI Ninja 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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