KTM RC 125 vs KTM RC 200
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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 Lowest seat here
- KTM RC 200 82.4 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 14.7 hp (KTM RC 125) up to 25 hp (KTM RC 200).
- Torque spans 12 Nm (KTM RC 125) up to 19.5 Nm (KTM RC 200).
- Weight spans 140 kg (KTM RC 200) to 147 kg (KTM RC 125).
- Displacement spans 125 cc (KTM RC 125) to 200 cc (KTM RC 200).
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| Specification | KTM RC 125 | KTM RC 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | KTM |
| Model | KTM RC 125 | KTM RC 200 |
| Engine size | 125cc | 200cc |
| Power | 14.7hp | 25hp |
| Torque | 12nm. | 19.5nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 147kg | 140kg |
| Front brake | Four-piston radial fixed caliper disc brake with ABS | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc (Bybre) |
| Rear brake | Single-piston floating caliper disc brake with ABS | Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc (Bybre) |
| Seat height (cm) | 82.4cm | 82.4cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70 17 | 110/70 R17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70 17 | 150/60 R17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 43 | WP APEX 43 |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX - Monoshock | WP APEX - Monoshock |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 130km/h | 145km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13.7 L – 2.4 L/100km | 13.7 L – 3 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $2280 | $2595 |
| Brand price lists | View KTM price list | View KTM price list |
| Extra features | -LCD Display |
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2023 KTM RC 125 vs 2023 KTM RC 200: listed specifications
The 2023 KTM RC 125 and 2023 KTM RC 200 differ on the listed specifications: the RC 200 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
RC 200 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (200 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
RC 200 has a clear listed power advantage (25 hp vs 14.7 hp).
Torque
RC 200 has a clear listed torque advantage (19.5 Nm vs 12 Nm).
Listed top speed
RC 200 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (145 km/h vs 130 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
RC 200 has a modest listed weight advantage (140 kg vs 147 kg). RC 125 and RC 200 have very similar seat heights (82.4 cm vs 82.4 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 KTM RC 125 vs KTM RC 200?
KTM RC 200 is listed at 145 km/h (90 mph) vs 130 km/h (81 mph) for KTM RC 125.
Which has more horsepower, KTM RC 125 or KTM RC 200?
KTM RC 200 has 25 hp compared with 15 hp on the KTM RC 125.
Which is lighter, KTM RC 125 or KTM RC 200?
KTM RC 200 is lighter at 140 kg vs 147 kg for KTM RC 125.
Which is better, KTM RC 125 or KTM RC 200?
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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