KTM RC 125 Vs Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 1.7 Lakh

₹ 1.81 Lakh

Overview

KTM RC 125 Vs Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the RC 125 Vs Classic Desert Storm 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 Classic Desert Storm – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm in New Delhi starts at ₹ 1.81 Lakh. On the other hand, KTM RC 125 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 1.7 Lakh.

Summary	KTM RC 125	Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm
Price	₹ 1.7 Lakh	₹ 1.81 Lakh
Manufacturer	KTM	Royal Enfield
Body Type	Sports	Cruiser
Mileage	41.30 Km/l	35.00 Km/l
Power	14.30 bhp	27.20 bhp
Engine	124.7 CC	499.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

RC 125 Vs Classic Desert Storm – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm base engine returns 35 Km/l. The KTM RC 125 base returns 41 Km/l.

RC 125 Vs Classic Desert Storm – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the KTM RC 125 comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine

Engine CC	124.7 cc	499.0 cc
No Of Cylinder	1	1
Max Power	14.3 bhp @ 9250 rpm	27.2 bhp @ 5250 rpm
Max Torque	12 Nm @ 8000 rpm	41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	2	2
Fuel Delivery	Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air Cooled
Starting Mechanism	Electric Starter	Self / Kick 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	13.5 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	2.5 L
Mileage	41.30 Km/l	35.00 Km/l
Overall Riding Range	N/A	N/A

Dimension and Weight

Kerb Weight	135 kg	194 kg
Length	1978 mm	2140 mm
Width	688 mm	790 mm
Height	834 mm	1090 mm
Wheelbase	1340 mm	1360 mm
Ground Clearance	178 mm	135 mm
Seat Height	820 mm	800 mm

Transmission

No. Of Gears	6 Gears	5 Gears
Clutch	Wet Multi-disc Clutch, Mechanically Actuated	Wet, Multi-plate

Chassis and Suspension

Chassis Type	N/A	Single Downtube, Using Engine As Stressed Member
Front Suspension	WP Upside-down Ø 43 Mm	Telescopic, 35mm Forks, 130mm Travel
Rear Suspension	WP Monoshock	Twin Gas Charged Shock Absorbers With 5-step Adjustable Preload, 80mm Travel

Braking

Front Brake Type	Four-piston Radial Fixed Calliper, Brake Disc	Disc, 2-Piston Caliper
Rear Brake Type	Single-piston Floating Calliper, Brake Disc	Drum, Single Lead Internal Expanding
Front Disc/Drum Size	300 mm	280 mm
Rear Disc/Drum Size	230 mm	153 mm

Wheel and Tyres

Wheel Size	N/A	19 inches
Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Spoke/Alloy Wheels
Front Tyre	N/A	90/90 - 19
Rear Tyre	N/A	120/80 - 18

Electricals

Battery	N/A	12 Volt, 14 Ah
Headlight	N/A	12V, 60 W / 55 W, HALOGEN
Tail Light	N/A	12V, P21/5W

Standard Features

Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Tachometer	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
Tripmeter Count
Pass Light
BSIV Engine		-
ABS		-
AHO(Automatic Headlamp On)		-

Additonal Features

Aggressive & Muscular Look		-
Nitrox Mono-Suspension Gives It Better Balance & Stability		-
Petal Disc Brakes That Ensure Better Braking		-
Rear Tyre That Provides Better Road Grip		-
Brakes Front: 19 inch Rear: 18 inch	-
Finely Crafted Tank With Post War Era Graphics And Thigh Pads	-
Headlamp Casing Features The 'Tiger Eye Lamps' For That Bullet Look	-
Single Saddle Seat With Springs Provides Maximum Comfort	-
Tool Box With Classic Design	-
Vintage Tail Lamp Assembly Features A Classic Design	-

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