KTM RC 125 Vs BMW S 1000 RR Vs Honda CB 1000R comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 1.63 Lakh

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₹ 19.5 Lakh

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₹ 13.38 Lakh

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Overview

KTM RC 125 Vs BMW S 1000 RR Vs Honda CB 1000R Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the RC 125 Vs S 1000 RR Vs CB 1000R 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 S 1000 RR Vs CB 1000R – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Honda CB 1000R in New Delhi starts at ₹ 13.38 Lakh. On the other hand, BMW S 1000 RR price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 19.5 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 23.75 Lakh for range topping model Lastly, the KTM RC 125 starts at ₹ 1.63 Lakh.

Summary	KTM RC 125	BMW S 1000 RR	Honda CB 1000R
Price	₹ 1.63 Lakh	₹ 19.5 Lakh	₹ 13.38 Lakh
Manufacturer	KTM	BMW	Honda
Body Type	Sports	Sports	Sports
Mileage	41.30 Kmpl	17.00 Kmpl	16.00 Kmpl
Power	14.30 bhp	204.00 bhp	123.40 bhp
Engine	124.7 CC	999.0 CC	998.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol

RC 125 Vs S 1000 RR Vs CB 1000R – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Honda CB 1000R base engine returns 16 Kmpl. The BMW S 1000 RR base returns 17 Kmpl. The KTM RC 125 basic model, on the other hand, gives 41 Kmpl.

RC 125 Vs S 1000 RR Vs CB 1000R – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Honda CB 1000R gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the BMW S 1000 RR comes in bhp Petrol engine. Lastly, the KTM RC 125 is offered in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine

Engine CC	124.7 cc	999.0 cc	998.0 cc
No Of Cylinder	1	4	4
Max Power	14.3 bhp @ 9250 rpm	204 bhp @ 13500 rpm	123.4 bhp @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque	12 Nm @ 8000 rpm	113 Nm @ 10500 rpm	99 Nm @ 7750 rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	2	4	4
Fuel Delivery	Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	PGM - FI Electronic Fuel Injection
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Water/Oil-Cooled	Liquid-Cooled
Starting Mechanism	Electric Starter	Self Start	Self Start
Bore	58 mm	N/A	N/A
CO2 Emissions	55.2 g/km	N/A	N/A
Emission	BS VI	N/A	N/A
EMS	Bosch EMS	N/A	N/A
LUBRICATION	Wet sump	N/A	N/A
Stroke	47.2 mm	N/A	N/A

Fuel Consumption

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.0 L	17.5 L	17.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	4.0 L	4.0 L
Mileage	41.30 Kmpl	17.00 Kmpl	16.00 Kmpl
Overall Riding Range	N/A	N/A	N/A

Dimension and Weight

Kerb Weight	135 kg	197 kg	222 kg
Length	1978 mm	2050 mm	2105 mm
Width	688 mm	826 mm	805 mm
Height	834 mm	1140 mm	1095 mm
Wheelbase	1340 mm	1423 mm	1445 mm
Ground Clearance	178 mm	120 mm	130 mm
Seat Height	820 mm	815 mm	825 mm

Transmission

No. Of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Clutch	Wet Multi-disc Clutch, Mechanically Actuated	Multiplate Clutch In Oil Bath, Anti-hopping Clutch, Mechanically Controlled	Hydraulically Actuated Clutch

Chassis and Suspension

Chassis Type	N/A	Aluminium Composite Bridge Frame, Partially Self-supporting Engine	Mono-backbono;cast Aluminium
Front Suspension	WP Upside-down Ø 43 Mm	Upside-down Telescopic Fork 46 Mm, Compression And Rebound Stage Adjustable	43 Mm Inverted HMAS Cartridge ?type Telescopic Fork With Step Less Preload, Compression And Rebound Damping Adjustment, 120 Mm Axle Travel
Rear Suspension	WP Monoshock	Aluminium 2-sided Swing Arm, Compression And Rebound Damping Adjustable	Monoshock With Gas -charged HMAS Damper Featuring 10 ? Step Preload, Compression And Rebound Damping Adjustment, 128 Mm Axle Travel

Braking

Front Brake Type	Four-piston Radial Fixed Calliper, Brake Disc	Disc	Hydraulic Disc With 4-piston Caliper
Rear Brake Type	Single-piston Floating Calliper, Brake Disc	Disc	Hydraulic Disc With -piston Caliper
Front Disc/Drum Size	300 mm	320 mm	310 mm
Rear Disc/Drum Size	230 mm	220 mm	256 mm

Wheel and Tyres

Wheel Size	N/A	17 inches	17 inches
Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Front Tyre	N/A	120/70 ZR 17	120/70 ZR17M/C (58 W)
Rear Tyre	N/A	190/55 ZR 17	180/50 ZR17M/C (73 W)

Electricals

Battery	N/A	12 V / 7 Ah, Maintenance Free	12V 8.6AH
Headlight	N/A	Projector Head Lamp	Halogen
Tail Light	N/A	LED	LED

Standard Features

Speedometer	Digital	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue	Digital
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	Digital
Tripmeter Count
Pass Light
17 Inch Orange Wheels		-	-
ABS		-	-
APDV Engine with Superb Mileage		-	-
Brand New Twin Headlight		-	-
Integrated Blinkers As A Special Feature The RC		-	-
Pillion Ride Seat		-	-
Stylish Alloy Wheels		-	-
Telescopic Fork		-	-
Thin Tail Fitting Perfectly Into The Pure Racing Look		-	-
6.5-inch TFT Instrument console	-		-
Bluetooth Connectivity	-		-
Dynamic Traction Control	-		-
Engine Braking Control	-		-
LED DRL Headlamp	-		-
Long Wheel Base The Perfect Cruiser Posture	-		-
New Multi - Function Display	-		-
wheelie control	-		-

Additonal Features

100% Digital LCD Display		-	-
A Brand New Steel Fuel Tank With 9.5L Capacity		-	-
Handlebars & Switches Contributes To A Sporty & Aggressive Riding Position		-	-
Triple Clamps Are Eye-Catchers & Together With The Clip On Handlebars		-	-
220 CC DTS-i Engine With Twin Spark Plugs	-		-
Highway Comfort Handle Bar	-		-
Iconic Style & Design Timeless Avenger Style	-		-
Low Slung Seating The Best Seat On The Road	-		-
Oil Cooled Keeps Your Engine Cool At All The Times	-		-
Wide Rear Tyre	-		-

Key Features

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