KTM RC 125 vs Honda MSX125 Comparison

Updated: 27, Oct, 2023 10:54 AM

	KTM RC 125 Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 1,89,542 * Delhi. May vary. Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 17085 views All time: 2316723 views	Honda MSX125 Expected Price ₹ 80,000 * Delhi. May vary. Expected Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 5838 views All time: 295303 views	Add a Bike to compare
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Ground Clearance
	158 mm	160 mm
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	13.7 litres	5.5 litres
	Wheelbase
	1341 mm	1200 mm
	Seat Height
	835 mm	765 mm
	Overall Length
	1977 mm	1760 mm
	Kerb Weight
	160 kg	101.7 kg
	Overall Width
	688 mm	755 mm
	Overall Height
	1098 mm	1010 mm
	Dry Weight
	150 kg	NA
PERFORMANCE FIGURES
	0-60 kmph
	4.3 secs	NA
	0-100 kmph
	14.6 secs	NA
COMFORT FEATURES
	Electric Start

	Pillion Footrest

	Step-up Seat/Split Seat

	Engine Kill Switch
		NA
	Rider’s Footpegs
		NA
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
	Mileage
	KTM RC 125 mileage is 41.32 kmpl (certified).	65.70 kmpl (Certified)
	Top Speed
	KTM RC 125 top speed is 120 kmph (speedo-indicated).	NA
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 125cc sportbike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 14.6 seconds.
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	124.7 cc	124.9 cc
	Number of Cylinders
	1	1
	Stroke
	47.2 mm	57.9 mm
	Bore
	58 mm	52.4 mm
	Compression Ratio
	12.8:1	9.3:1
	Engine Details
	124.7cc, Liquid Cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Single Cylinder Engine	2-valve air-cooled single cylinder
	Maximum Power
	14.5 HP @ 9250 rpm	9.7 HP @ 7000 rpm
	Maximum Torque
	12 Nm @ 8000 rpm	10.9 Nm @ 5500 rpm
	Number of Gears
	6	4
	Cooling
	Liquid Cooled	Air Cooling
	Fuel System
	Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)	PGM-FI Electronic Fuel Injection
	Emission Norms
	BS6-Compliant	BS6-Compliant
	Clutch
	Wet Multi-Disc Clutch, Mechanically Actuated	Wet multiplate
	Engine Management
	Bosch EMS	NA
	Lubrication
	Forced, Wet Sump	NA
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	ABS Light
		NA
	Low Fuel Warning Light
		NA
	Low Oil Indicator
		NA
	Low Battery Indicator
		NA
	LED Indicator Lights
		NA
	Neutral Indicator
		NA
	Fuel Gauge
	Digital
	Tachometer
	Digital	NA
	Trip Meter
	Digital	Digital
	Speedometer
	Digital	Digital
	Clock

KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS
	Braking System
	1-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	NA
	Similar Bikes
	At this price point, KTM RC 125 competes with Yamaha R15 V3 and Bajaj Pulsar RS200 in India. Internationally, the 125cc sportbike rivals Yamaha R125, Aprilia RS 125, Suzuki GSX-R125, Kawasaki Ninja 125, and the Honda CBR125R.	NA
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
	Pass Light

	Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)
		NA
	Voltage
	12V	12V
	Capacity
	8Ah	3.5Ah
	Head Light
	Halogen Headlamps with LED Pilot Lamps	LED
	Tail Light
	LED	LED
	Battery Type
	Maintenance Free	MF
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW
	Design

	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 125cc sportbike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 14.6 seconds.
	Comfort

	Fuel Economy

	Features

	Build Quality

	Value for Money
		NA
BRAKES AND TYRES
	Tubeless Tyres

	Front Brake
	320mm Single Disc with Radially Mounted Calliper	Single 220mm disc with hydraulic dual-piston brake caliper
	Alloy Wheels

	Rear Brake
	230mm Single Disc with Floating Calliper	Single 190mm disc with hydraulic single-piston brake caliper
	Wheel Type
	Alloys	Y-Spoke Aluminium Cast
	ABS
	Bosch 9.1 MB 1-Channel ABS (Supermoto ABS)
	Front Tyre
	110/70-R17	120/70-12
	Rear Tyre
	150/60-R17	130/70-12
	Front Wheel
	17-inch	Y-Spoke Aluminium Cast MT 2.5 -12
	Rear Wheel
	17-inch	Y-Spoke Aluminium Cast MT 2.5 -12
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Front Suspension
	43mm WP Apex USD Forks	USD Front Forks, 31mm
	Rear Suspension
	WP APEX Monoshock, 10 Step Adjustable	Mono shock, steel square pipe swingarm
	Frame (Chassis)
	Split-Trellis Frame (Tubular)	Steel mono-backbone frame
	Front Wheel Travel
	120 mm	NA
	Rear Wheel Travel
	150 mm	NA
Miscellaneous Information
	Emission (Co2)
	56 g/km	NA
	Chain
	520 X-Ring	NA
	Steering Angle
	66.5°	NA
	Ex Showroom Price vs On Road Price
	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.	NA
Colour Options and Price in India
	2-Wheeler Type
	Sports	Monkey
	Official Tagline
	Race-Bred Performance	It's all about the Fun
	Bike Variant
	2024 KTM RC 125 (New Model)	2024 Honda MSX125
	Availability Status in India
	Available	Upcoming
	Latest Price in India
	2024 KTM RC 125 price is Rs 1.90 lakh in India (ex-showroom).	2024 Honda MSX125 is expected to be priced around Rs 80,000 in India (ex-showroom).
	Colour Options
	Black / Orange, Orange / Silver	Matte Axis Grey Metallic, Pearl Himalayas White, Pearl Valentine Red, Lemon Ice Yellow
	Fuel Type
	Petrol	Petrol
	On Road Price
	2024 KTM RC 125 on road price is Rs 2.18 lakh in Delhi, Rs 2.26 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 2.21 lakh in Kolkata, and Rs 2.24 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest KTM dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.	NA