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KTM RC 125 vs Husqvarna Svartpilen 250 Comparison

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RC 125 vs Svartpilen 250 Comparison Overview

Key HighlightsRC 125Svartpilen 250
Price1.61 L2.3 L
Power124.7 CC248.8 CC
ClassCommuterSports
Mileage41 KM/L35 KM/L
RC 125
KTM RC 125
*Ex-Showroom Price
1.61 L
Svartpilen 250
Husqvarna Svartpilen 250
*Ex-Showroom Price
2.3 L
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KTM RC 125
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1.61 L
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Husqvarna Svartpilen 250
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2.3 L

Overview

Overall Rating
7.8
7.4
Design8.008.50
Performance8.007.75
Fuel Consumption7.007.00
Significance7.007.75
Safety7.007.00
Comfort9.007.25
Value For Money8.006.75

Specifications

Engine CC124.7 CC248.8 CC
Max Torque12.0024.00
Top Speed120 kmphN/A
No. of Gears6 Gears6 Gears
Starting MechanismElectric StarterSelf Start

Features

Pros Cons of KTM RC 125

Pros

  • Entry-level track tool
  • Manageable performance
  • Sharp design language

Cons

  • Pricey for its performance
  • Too stiff suspension
  • Dedicated riding position

Verdict

The KTM RC 125 makes a very strong case as an entry-level sport bike. It's got the looks to make heads turn, great dynamics to make a young adult get comfortable with a sport bike. It excels in its styling, easy accessibility and, unintimidating performance, making it the perfect companion to make a statement in college. And after about a year's ownership of the RC 125, you could think of graduating to something with more performance, perhaps the KTM RC 200 or even the KTM RC 390.

Pros Cons Husqvarna Svartpilen 250

Pros

  • Different, sporty design
  • Decent pricing
  • Decent features

Cons

  • Rear grabrail doesn't gel well with overall design
  • Performance not exciting enough
  • Slight vibrations at top end

Verdict

As one of the first products for a completely new brand for India, the Husqvarna Svartpilen 250 certainly makes for a likeable motorcycle. Yes, the Svartpilen 250 may not be lightning fast or offer dollops of exciting performance, but it's easy to ride, feels well built, and definitely turns heads on the street. In our books, those are more than enough qualities to make the Husqvarna Svartpilen 250 worthy of consideration.

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