Yamaha YZF-R125 vs Honda CBR125R vs KTM RC 125 Comparison

Updated: 01, Nov, 2023 01:23 AM

	Yamaha YZF-R125 Expected Price ₹ 1,25,000 * Delhi. May vary. Expected POPULARITY This week: 500 views All time: 2791323 views	Honda CBR125R Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 1,00,000 * Delhi. May vary. No Launch Plans POPULARITY This week: 38 views All time: 1198324 views	KTM RC 125 Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 1,89,542 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 38 views All time: 2321520 views
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Kerb Weight
	144 kg	136.9 kg	160 kg
	Ground Clearance
	160 mm	185 mm	158 mm
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	11 litres	13 litres	13.7 litres
	Wheelbase
	1325 mm	1313 mm	1341 mm
	Overall Length
	1990 mm	1946 mm	1977 mm
	Overall Width
	715 mm	704 mm	688 mm
	Overall Height
	1145 mm	1089 mm	1098 mm
	Seat Height
	820 mm	793 mm	835 mm
	Engine Oil Capacity
	1.15 litres	NA	NA
PERFORMANCE FIGURES
	0-100 kmph
	15.2 secs	NA	14.6 secs
COMFORT FEATURES
	Electric Start

	Pillion Footrest

	Step-up Seat/Split Seat

MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
	Mileage
	As reported by Yamaha UK, the certified mileage of R125 is 48 kmpl.	35-45 kmpl (approx.)	KTM RC 125 mileage is 41.32 kmpl (certified).
	Top Speed
	Yamaha YZF-R125 top speed is 120 kmph (speedo-indicated).	NA	KTM RC 125 top speed is 120 kmph (speedo-indicated).
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 125cc sports bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 15.3 seconds.	NA	In terms of performance, the 125cc sportbike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 14.6 seconds.
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	125 cc	124.7 cc	124.7 cc
	Bore
	52 mm	58 mm	58 mm
	Stroke
	58.7 mm	47.2 mm	47.2 mm
	Number of Cylinders
	1	1	1
	Compression Ratio
	11.2 : 1	11 : 1	12.8:1
	Gearbox Type
	Constant Mesh	NA	NA
	Engine Details
	125cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, 4-Valves, SOHC Engine	Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 2-valve SOHC single	124.7cc, Liquid Cooled, 4-Stroke, DOHC, Single Cylinder Engine
	Maximum Power
	15 HP @ 10000 rpm	13.1 Bhp @ 10000 rpm	14.5 HP @ 9250 rpm
	Maximum Torque
	11.5 Nm @ 8000 rpm	10.41 Nm @ 8000 rpm	12 Nm @ 8000 rpm
	Number of Gears
	6	6	6
	Clutch
	Wet, Multiple Disc	Wet, multiplate with coil springs	Wet Multi-Disc Clutch, Mechanically Actuated
	Cooling
	Liquid Cooling	Liquid Cooling	Liquid Cooled
	Lubrication
	Wet Sump	NA	Forced, Wet Sump
	Fuel System
	Electronic Fuel Injection	PGM-FI electronic fuel injection	Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
	Ignition
	TCI (Digital)	Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance	NA
	Final transmission
	Chain	NA	NA
	Emission Norms
	BS6-Compliant	NA	BS6-Compliant
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	Mobile Phone Connectivity Via Bluetooth
		NA	NA
	Fuel Gauge
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Tachometer
	Digital	Analog	Digital
	Trip Meter
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Speedometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Clock
	Digital	NA
	Odometer
	Digital	NA	NA
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS
	Braking System
	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	NA	1-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)
	Key Features
	Some of the key Yamaha YZF-R125 features include - R1-inspired 5-inch TFT Instrument Console, Smartphone Connectivity via CCU with Bluetooth, New R1-type Handlebar Crown and Switches, R7-inspired LED Headlights and Position Lights, Dynamic Next Generation Yamaha Racing Design, Traction Control System, Deltabox Frame and Aluminum Swingarm, Michelin Pilot Street Rear Tyre, Sporty Riding Position.	NA	NA
	Similar Bikes
	Kawasaki Ninja 125, Honda CBR125R, KTM RC 125, Aprilia RS 125, Suzuki GSX-R125	NA	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.
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
	Pass Light

	Battery Type
	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free
	Head Light
	LED	55/60W(H4 valve)	Halogen Headlamps with LED Pilot Lamps
	Position Lamp
	LED	NA	NA
	Tail Light
	LED	NA	LED
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW
	Design
		NA
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 125cc sports bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 15.3 seconds.	NA	In terms of performance, the 125cc sportbike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 14.6 seconds.
	Comfort
		NA
	Fuel Economy
		NA
	Features
		NA
	Build Quality
		NA
BRAKES AND TYRES
	Tubeless Tyres

	Front Brake
	292mm Single Disc	276 x 4mm dual hydraulic disc with dual-piston caliper and sintered metal pads	320mm Single Disc with Radially Mounted Calliper
	Alloy Wheels

	Rear Brake
	220mm Single Disc	220 x 4mm hydraulic disc with single-piston caliper and sintered metal pads	230mm Single Disc with Floating Calliper
	Front Tyre
	100/80-17 M/C	100/80-17M/C	110/70-R17
	Rear Tyre
	140/70-17 M/C	130/70-17M/C	150/60-R17
	ABS
	2-Channel ABS	NA	Bosch 9.1 MB 1-Channel ABS (Supermoto ABS)
	Front Wheel
	17-inch	17xMT2	17-inch
	Rear Wheel
	17-inch	17xMT3.50	17-inch
	Traction Control System
		NA	NA
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Front Suspension
	41mm USD Telescopic Forks	31mm telescopic fork, 120mm axle travel	43mm WP Apex USD Forks
	Rear Suspension
	Monoshock	Monoshock damper, 126mm axle travel	WP APEX Monoshock, 10 Step Adjustable
	Frame (Chassis)
	Steel Deltabox	Pentagonal; steel twin-spar	Split-Trellis Frame (Tubular)
	Front Wheel Travel
	130 mm	NA	120 mm
	Rear Wheel Travel
	110 mm	NA	150 mm
Miscellaneous Information
	Emission (Co2)
	47 g/km	NA	56 g/km
	Caster
	26º	35°	NA
	Trail
	95 mm	90mm	NA
Colour Options and Price in India
	2-Wheeler Type
	Sports	Sports	Sports
	Official Tagline
	Feed Your Hunger	Race Inspired	Race-Bred Performance
	Bike Variant
	2024 Yamaha YZF-R125	NA	2024 KTM RC 125 (New Model)
	Availability Status in India
	Upcoming	NA	Available
	Latest Price in India
	2024 Yamaha YZF-R125 is expected to be priced around Rs 1.25 lakh in India (ex-showroom).	NA	2024 KTM RC 125 price is Rs 1.90 lakh in India (ex-showroom).
	Colour Options
	Tech Black, Icon Blue	Black, Tri-Color	Black / Orange, Orange / Silver
	Fuel Type
	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol