SUZUKI GSX-R125 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.
- SUZUKI GSX-R125 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
- KTM RC 125 82.4 cm Tallest 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 (SUZUKI GSX-R125).
- Torque spans 11.2 Nm (SUZUKI GSX-R125) up to 12 Nm (KTM RC 125).
- Weight spans 137 kg (SUZUKI GSX-R125) to 147 kg (KTM RC 125).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | SUZUKI GSX-R125 | KTM RC 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | SUZUKI | KTM |
| Model | SUZUKI GSX-R125 | KTM RC 125 |
| Engine size | 125cc | 125cc |
| Power | 15hp | 14.7hp |
| Torque | 11.2nm. | 12nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 137kg | 147kg |
| Front brake | Disc ABS | Four-piston radial fixed caliper disc brake with ABS |
| Rear brake | Disc ABS | Single-piston floating caliper disc brake with ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 78.5cm | 82.4cm |
| Front tyre | 90/80-17M/C 46S | 110/70 17 |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-17M/C 62S | 140/70 17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | WP APEX 43 |
| Rear suspension | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | WP APEX - Monoshock |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 130km/h | 130km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 11 L – 3 L/100km | 13.7 L – 2.4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5000 | $2280 |
| Brand price lists | View SUZUKI price list | View KTM price list |
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2023 SUZUKI GSX-R125 vs 2023 KTM RC 125: listed specifications
The 2023 SUZUKI GSX-R125 and 2023 KTM RC 125 are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the GSX-R125 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
GSX-R125 and RC 125 have very similar engine displacement (125 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
GSX-R125 and RC 125 have very similar peak power (15 hp vs 14.7 hp).
Torque
GSX-R125 and RC 125 have very similar listed torque (11.2 Nm vs 12 Nm).
Listed top speed
GSX-R125 and RC 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
GSX-R125 has a modest listed weight advantage (137 kg vs 147 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: RC 125 is listed higher (82.4 cm) than GSX-R125 (78.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in weight and seat height, while displacement, peak power, torque and listed top speed remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of SUZUKI GSX-R125 vs KTM RC 125?
Both are listed at 130 km/h (81 mph) top speed in our specification data.
Which has more horsepower, SUZUKI GSX-R125 or KTM RC 125?
SUZUKI GSX-R125 has 15 hp compared with 15 hp on the KTM RC 125.
Which is lighter, SUZUKI GSX-R125 or KTM RC 125?
SUZUKI GSX-R125 is lighter at 137 kg vs 147 kg for KTM RC 125.
Which is better, SUZUKI GSX-R125 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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