KTM RC 125

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₹ 1,50,000

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QUICK FACTS & SUMMARY
Bike Variant	KTM RC 125
Current Status	Upcoming
Body Type	Sports
Fuel Type	Petrol
Mileage	35-45 kmpl (approx.)
Price in India	New RC125 is expected to be priced around INR 1.50 lakh in India (ex-showroom).
Shades	Black with White
Official Tagline	Certain of Success
Vehicle Overview	KTM RC 125 is the smallest motorcycle in the RC series, when compared in terms of engine displacement. It uses exactly the same components as the bigger RC390, sharing even the same ABS unit, fuel tank and body panels. The paint scheme is more towards the Orange side while the 125cc engine here produces 15 HP at 9500 rpm and 11.8 Nm at 8000 rpm. This makes it rival the Yamaha R125, Suzuki GSX-R125, Honda CBR125R and Aprilia RS4 125 internationally. KTM RC125 won't launch in India due to feasibility issues.
MAXABOUT RATING & VERDICT
Design
Performance
Comfort
Fuel Economy
Features
Build Quality
Standout Features	Projector Headlights, Powerful Engine, Impressive Shade, Premium Suspension and Brakes
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Engine Description	1-cylinder 4-stroke engine, water-cooled
Cooling	Liquid cooling system, continuous circulation of cooling liquid with water pump
Displacement	124.7 cc
Maximum Power	(14.8 Bhp) 15 HP @ 9500 rpm
Maximum Torque	11.8 Nm @ 8000 rpm
Number of Cylinders	1
Ignition	Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment
Lubrication	Wet sump
Bore	58 mm
Stroke	47.2 mm
GEARBOX & CLUTCH
Number of Gears	6
Clutch	Wet multi-disc clutch / mechanically operated
Primary Gear Ratio	22:72
Secondary Gear Ratio	14:45
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Ground Clearance	178.5 mm
Seat Height	820 mm
Wheelbase	1340±15 mm
Dry Weight	135 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	10 litres

BRAKES & SAFETY
Front Brake	300mm Disc brake with four-pot brake caliper
Rear Brake	230mm Disc brake with one-pot brake caliper, floating brake discs
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Bosch 2-channel ABS
SUSPENSION & WHEEL TRAVEL
Front Suspension	43mm WP USD Forks
Rear Suspension	WP Monoshock
Front Wheel Travel	125 mm
Rear Wheel Travel	150 mm
TYRE SIZE & WHEELS
Front Tyre	110/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	150/60 ZR17
Front Wheel	17-inch
Rear Wheel	17-inch
Wheel Type	Alloys
Tubeless Tyres
Alloy Wheels
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
Speedometer	Digital
Tachometer	Digital
Trip Meter	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital
PERFORMANCE & MILEAGE
Top Speed	125 kmph
Mileage (City)	35 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)	45 kmpl
Mileage (Combined)	40 kmpl
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Electric Start
Pillion Footrest
Pass Light
Step-up Seat/Split Seat
Miscellaneous Information
Frame/Chassis	Tubular space frame made from steel tubes, powder-coated
Chain	5/8 x 1/4” X-Ring
Steering Angle	66.5°

KTM RC 125 Review

17 Jul, 2018 12:39 PM

Overview

KTM RC 125 is an entry-level bike with stylish looks and power-packed performance. It has a brand new steel fuel tank, advanced design windshield, new twin headlights, brand new clip on handlebars and switches for aggressive riding position and advanced control, compact underbelly three-chamber silencer placed close to the bike's overall center of gravity for centralization of mass, and standard dis-engage able ABS. RC 125 comes with stable and lightweight 17-inch orange-painted cast light alloy wheels with perfect gripped tires, new bodywork with new pushed back foot pegs, fairing-mounted rear view mirrors with sporty integrated blinkers, a thin tail with number plate holder and LED tail light.

The comfortable two-part seat with perfect support for rider and pillion, a seat height of 820 mm offers a new and aggressive riding position. KTM RC125 has a fully digital instrument cluster with LCD display which includes fuel gauge, engaged gear, service reminder information, RPM alert for indicating the right moment for shifting up gears and many more information. The RC125 has an unladen weight of 135kgs. The motorcycle has a fuel tank with a capacity of 10L including 1.5L for reserve.

KTM RC 125 has a 124.7cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke engine with a maximum power of 15 BHP @ 9500 rpm and a maximum torque of 11.8 Nm and is mated with a 6-speed claw shifted transmission. It has a bore and stroke of 58mm and 47.2mm respectively, Forced Oil Engine Lubrication with One Eaton Pump, mechanically operated Wet multi-disc clutch and a contact-less, controlled and fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment.

KTM RC 125 has a 300mm diameter disc brake with radially mounted 4-piston calipers at front and 230mm diameter disc brake with floating single-piston calipers at rear. It has a front and rear suspension travel of 125mm and 150mm respectively and the suspension system consists of 43mm WP upside down forks at front and WP mono-shock absorbers with swing arm at rear. KTM RC125 has a high ground clearance of 178.5mm and an extended wheelbase of 1340mm, which further leads to even sharper steering. The bike is quite stable and sharp at edges which offers you a pleasant riding experience. As of now, KTM has no plans to launch RC 125 in India.