Bajaj CT 125 Alloy vs KTM RC 390
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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.
- Bajaj CT 125 Alloy 79 cm Lowest seat here
- KTM RC 390 82.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3.5 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 10.5 hp (Bajaj CT 125 Alloy) up to 44 hp (KTM RC 390).
- Torque spans 10 Nm (Bajaj CT 125 Alloy) up to 37 Nm (KTM RC 390).
- Weight spans 115 kg (Bajaj CT 125 Alloy) to 149 kg (KTM RC 390).
- Displacement spans 125 cc (Bajaj CT 125 Alloy) to 400 cc (KTM RC 390).
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| Specification | Bajaj CT 125 Alloy | KTM RC 390 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BAJAJ | KTM |
| Model | Bajaj CT 125 Alloy | KTM RC 390 |
| Engine size | 125cc | 400cc |
| Power | 10.5hp | 44hp |
| Torque | 10nm. | 37nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 2 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 115kg | 149kg |
| Front brake | Mechanically Expanding Shoes, 130mm Drum | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc |
| Rear brake | Mechanically Expanding Shoes, 130mm Drum | Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 79cm | 82.5cm |
| Front tyre | 2.75 - 17, 41P | 110/70 R17 |
| Rear tyre | 3.00 - 17, 50P | 150/60 R17 |
| Cooling | Air cooled | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 125 mm Fork travel, Telescopic | WP APEX 43 |
| Rear suspension | 94 mm Rear Wheel travel, SNS | WP APEX - Monoshock |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Supersport |
| Top speed | 90km/h | 170km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 10.5 L – 2.3 L/100km | 13.7 L – 3.5 L/100km |
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| Parts availability | ||
| Price | Price not listed. | $7564 |
| Brand price lists | View BAJAJ price list | View KTM price list |
| Extra features |
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-TFT Display, slipper clutch |
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2023 Bajaj CT 125 Alloy vs 2023 KTM RC 390: listed specifications
The 2023 Bajaj CT 125 Alloy and 2023 KTM RC 390 differ on the listed specifications: the CT 125 Alloy has a lower listed weight, and the RC 390 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
RC 390 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (400 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
RC 390 has a clear listed power advantage (44 hp vs 10.5 hp).
Torque
RC 390 has a clear listed torque advantage (37 Nm vs 10 Nm).
Listed top speed
RC 390 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (170 km/h vs 90 km/h).
Cooling
CT 125 Alloy is listed as air-cooled, and RC 390 is listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CT 125 Alloy is notably lighter on the listed weight (115 kg vs 149 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: RC 390 is listed higher (82.5 cm) than CT 125 Alloy (79 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Bajaj CT 125 Alloy vs KTM RC 390?
KTM RC 390 is listed at 170 km/h (106 mph) vs 90 km/h (56 mph) for Bajaj CT 125 Alloy.
Which has more horsepower, Bajaj CT 125 Alloy or KTM RC 390?
KTM RC 390 has 44 hp compared with 11 hp on the Bajaj CT 125 Alloy.
Which is lighter, Bajaj CT 125 Alloy or KTM RC 390?
Bajaj CT 125 Alloy is lighter at 115 kg vs 149 kg for KTM RC 390.
Which is better, Bajaj CT 125 Alloy or KTM RC 390?
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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