KTM RC 125 Vs BMW K 1600 GTL comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 1.63 Lakh

₹ 28.3 Lakh

Overview

KTM RC 125 Vs BMW K 1600 GTL Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the RC 125 Vs K 1600 GTL on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2021. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

RC 125 Vs K 1600 GTL – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the BMW K 1600 GTL in New Delhi starts at ₹ 28.3 Lakh. On the other hand, KTM RC 125 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 1.63 Lakh.

Summary	KTM RC 125	BMW K 1600 GTL
Price	₹ 1.63 Lakh	₹ 28.3 Lakh
Manufacturer	KTM	BMW
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	41.30 Kmpl	15.00 Kmpl
Power	14.30 bhp	158.00 bhp
Engine	124.7 CC	1649.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

RC 125 Vs K 1600 GTL – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW K 1600 GTL base engine returns 15 Kmpl. The KTM RC 125 base returns 41 Kmpl.

RC 125 Vs K 1600 GTL – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the BMW K 1600 GTL gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the KTM RC 125 comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine

Engine CC	124.7 cc	1649.0 cc
No Of Cylinder	1	6
Max Power	14.3 bhp @ 9250 rpm	158 bhp @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque	12 Nm @ 8000 rpm	175 Nm @ 5250 rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	2	4
Fuel Delivery	Fuel Injection	Electronic Intake Pipe Injection
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Oil/water-Cooled
Starting Mechanism	Electric Starter	Self Start
Bore	58 mm	N/A
CO2 Emissions	55.2 g/km	N/A
Emission	BS VI	N/A
EMS	Bosch EMS	N/A
LUBRICATION	Wet sump	N/A
Stroke	47.2 mm	N/A

Fuel Consumption

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.0 L	26.5 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	4.0 L
Mileage	41.30 Kmpl	15.00 Kmpl
Overall Riding Range	N/A	N/A

Dimension and Weight

Kerb Weight	135 kg	350 kg
Length	1978 mm	2489 mm
Width	688 mm	1000 mm
Height	834 mm	1475 mm
Wheelbase	1340 mm	1618 mm
Ground Clearance	178 mm	146 mm
Seat Height	820 mm	750 mm

Transmission

No. Of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Clutch	Wet Multi-disc Clutch, Mechanically Actuated	Multiple-disc Clutch In Oil Bath

Chassis and Suspension

Chassis Type	N/A	Bridge-type Frame, Cast Aluminium, Load-bearing Engine
Front Suspension	WP Upside-down Ø 43 Mm	BMW Motorrad Duolever; Central Spring Strut
Rear Suspension	WP Monoshock	BMW Motorrad Paralever

Braking

Front Brake Type	Four-piston Radial Fixed Calliper, Brake Disc	Dual Disc
Rear Brake Type	Single-piston Floating Calliper, Brake Disc	Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	300 mm	320 mm
Rear Disc/Drum Size	230 mm	320 mm

Wheel and Tyres

Wheel Size	N/A	17 inches
Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Cast Aluminium Wheels
Front Tyre	N/A	120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tyre	N/A	190/55 ZR 17

Electricals

Battery	N/A	12 V / 19 Ah, Maintenance Free
Headlight	N/A	Xenon
Tail Light	N/A	LED

Standard Features

Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Gear Indicator
Fuel Warning Indicator
Fuel Gauge
Low Oil Indicator
Low Battery Indicator
Pillion Seat
Pillion Grabrail
Engine Kill Switch
Clock
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter Count
Pass Light
ABS		-

Additonal Features

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