Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm Vs KTM RC 125 comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 1.81 Lakh

₹ 1.7 Lakh

Overview

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

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the Classic Desert Storm Vs RC 125 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.

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

Classic Desert Storm Vs RC 125 – 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.

Classic Desert Storm Vs RC 125 – 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	499.0 cc	124.7 cc
No Of Cylinder	1	1
Max Power	27.2 bhp @ 5250 rpm	14.3 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Max Torque	41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm	12 Nm @ 8000 rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	2	2
Fuel Delivery	Electronic Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Starting Mechanism	Self / Kick Start	Electric Starter
Bore	N/A	58 mm
CO2 Emissions	N/A	55.2 g/km
Emission	N/A	BS VI
EMS	N/A	Bosch EMS
LUBRICATION	N/A	Wet sump
Stroke	N/A	47.2 mm

Fuel Consumption

Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 L	10.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	2.5 L	N/A
Mileage	35.00 Km/l	41.30 Km/l
Overall Riding Range	N/A	N/A

Dimension and Weight

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

Transmission

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

Chassis and Suspension

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

Braking

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

Wheel and Tyres

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

Electricals

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

Standard Features

Speedometer	Analogue	Digital
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
AHO(Automatic Headlamp On)		-
Boot Light In Luggage Box		-
BS-IV Compliant		-
Combi Brake System		-
Exciting Body Graphics		-
Mobile Charging Socket		-
New Attractive Graphics		-
New Inner Body Cover		-
Side-Stand Indicator		-
Stunning Meter Console		-
ABS	-
High Performance High Controllability	-
High-performance Brembo Brake System	-
Largest Brake Disc In Class	-
Lightweight, Sharp-Looking And High-Performance Sport Model	-
Power Modes	-
Sharp New Ninja Styling: High Class & Futuristic	-
Öhlins electronic steering damper	-

Additonal Features

Integrated Braking System & Tubeless Tyres		-
Aluminium twin-spar frame	-
BFRC lite	-
Kawasaki Engine Brake Control	-
KCMF (Kawasaki Cornering Management Function)	-
KQS (Kawasaki Quick Shifter-Dual Direction)	-
S-KTRC (Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control)	-

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