KTM RC 125 Vs Honda CB 1000R comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 1.63 Lakh

₹ 13.38 Lakh

Overview

KTM RC 125 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 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 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, KTM RC 125 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 1.63 Lakh.

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

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

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Honda CB 1000R base engine returns 16 Kmpl. The KTM RC 125 base returns 41 Kmpl.

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

In the powertrain department, the Honda CB 1000R gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the KTM RC 125 comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine

Engine CC	124.7 cc	998.0 cc
No Of Cylinder	1	4
Max Power	14.3 bhp @ 9250 rpm	123.4 bhp @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque	12 Nm @ 8000 rpm	99 Nm @ 7750 rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	2	4
Fuel Delivery	Fuel Injection	PGM - FI Electronic Fuel Injection
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid-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	17.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	4.0 L
Mileage	41.30 Kmpl	16.00 Kmpl
Overall Riding Range	N/A	N/A

Dimension and Weight

Kerb Weight	135 kg	222 kg
Length	1978 mm	2105 mm
Width	688 mm	805 mm
Height	834 mm	1095 mm
Wheelbase	1340 mm	1445 mm
Ground Clearance	178 mm	130 mm
Seat Height	820 mm	825 mm

Transmission

No. Of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Clutch	Wet Multi-disc Clutch, Mechanically Actuated	Hydraulically Actuated Clutch

Chassis and Suspension

Chassis Type	N/A	Mono-backbono;cast Aluminium
Front Suspension	WP Upside-down Ø 43 Mm	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	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	Hydraulic Disc With 4-piston Caliper
Rear Brake Type	Single-piston Floating Calliper, Brake Disc	Hydraulic Disc With -piston Caliper
Front Disc/Drum Size	300 mm	310 mm
Rear Disc/Drum Size	230 mm	256 mm

Wheel and Tyres

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

Electricals

Battery	N/A	12V 8.6AH
Headlight	N/A	Halogen
Tail Light	N/A	LED

Standard Features

Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	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
Tripmeter Count
Pass Light
ABS		-
More than the Need for Speed	-
Slipper Clutch and Quick Shifter	-
Tight, Compact, and Aerodynamic Fairings and Headlight	-
Titanium Muffler Tuned for Sound	-
Tuned for Hard-core Riders	-
ÖHLINS Smart EC Controlled Cushioning	-

Additonal Features

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