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KTM RC 125 vs Hero Karizma XMR

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, KTM RC 125 or Hero Karizma XMR? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between RC 125 and Karizma XMR. KTM RC 125 Price starts at Rs.1.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Hero Karizma XMR Price starts at Rs.1.80 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. KTM RC 125 is 1 cylinder, 124 cc Engine can generate 14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm power whereas Hero Karizma XMR is a 1 cylinder, 210 cc Engine can generate 25.15 bhp @ 9250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, RC 125 provides a mileage of 40 kmpl (base model), and Karizma XMR has a mileage of 35 kmpl (base model). KTM RC 125 is available in 4 colours & 1 variants whereas Hero Karizma XMR is available in 3 colours & 1 variants.

RC 125 vs Karizma XMR

Key HighlightsKTM RC 125Hero Karizma XMR
PriceRs.1.90 LakhRs.1.80 Lakh
Engine Capacity124.7 cc210 cc
Power14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm25.15 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Mileage/Range40 kmpl35 kmpl
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KTM RC 125 STD bike
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Rs. 1.90 Lakh
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Rs. 1.80 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
2.13 Lakh
Price Breakup
2.02 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.2
4.4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 Litres
11 Litres
Engine Displacement
124.7 cc
210 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
1
check
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Calliper Type
Front-4 Piston Radial Fixed& Rear- Single-piston floating calliper
-
Braking System
Switchable ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Front Suspension
WP APEX 43
Dia 37 mm& Telescopic Front Forks with Anti Friction Bush
Rear Suspension
WP APEX Monoshock
Gas Charged Mono Shock& 6 Step Pre-load Adjustable
Front Tyre Size
110/70 - R17
100/80 - 17
Rear Tyre Size
150/60 - R17
140/70 - 17
Front Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size
230 mm
230 mm
Rear Type
Disc
Disc
Tubeless Tyres
check
check

Instrumentation

Fuel level guage
check
check
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Infotainment & Communication

Basic Warranty
2 Years/30000km
5 Years/70000 Km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Steel trellis frame& powder coated
Steel Trellis Frame

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
124.7 cc
210 cc
Engine Type
4-stroke engine
4 Stroke& 4 Valve& Single Cylinder Liquid Cooled& DOHC
No. of Cylinders
1
1
No. of valves per cylinder
-
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.096 kwh
0.072 kwh
Battery Type
-
MF Battery
Top Speed
120 kmph
130 kmph
Max Torque
12 Nm @ 8000 rpm
20.4 Nm @ 7250 rpm
Max Power
14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm
25.15 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Cooling type
Liquid-cooled
-
Bore x Stroke
58 mm x 47.2 mm
73 mm x 50 mm
Mileage (Claimed)
40 kmpl
35 kmpl
Number of Gears
6 Speed
6 Speed

Comfort & Convenience

Riding Modes
Low Battery Indicator
1
check
Average Speed Indicator
1
check
Pillion Footrest
1
check
Under Seat Storage
Handle Type
check
-
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Seat Style
-
Split
Start Type
Electric Start
Electric Start

Safety

Radial Tyres
1
-
Hazard Warning Switch
-
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
1
check
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Switchable ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Slipper Clutch
Wet multi-disc clutch
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Dimensions & Capacity

Length
1977 mm
2068 mm
Width
-
760 mm
Height
824 mm
1110 mm
Wheelbase
1341 mm
1351 mm
Ground Clearance
158 mm
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 Litres
11 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
1.5 Litres
0.9 Litres
Body Type
Sports Bike
Sports Bike
Unladden/Kerb Weight
160 kg
163.5 kg
Seat Height
824 mm
810 mm

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Looks like a larger capacity sports bike
  • excellent performance for a small 125cc engine
  • Agile handling
  • The faired design language makes it more sporty
  • The new engine is the most powerful in its segment
  • Comfortable riding posture
  • The suspension feels plush and takes on bad surfaces easily
  • Slick gear shifts and short gearing help in traffic
Cons
  • Expensive for a 125cc bike
  • Small engine does not suit the design theme
  • Uncomfortable over long rides
  • The engine feels flat until 6,000 RPM
  • The exposed body frame and welds make the bike look a bit flimsy
  • USD forks could've made the bike more premium
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Detailed Comparison of KTM RC 125 and Hero Karizma XMR

Comfort & Convenience

KTM RC 125 has features like Handle Type and Hero Karizma XMR, on the other hand, has Low Battery Indicator, Average Speed Indicator, Pillion Footrest.

Transmission

KTM RC 125 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Karizma XMR comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

KTM RC 125 has a 13.7 Litres fuel tank with 824 mm seat height. Hero Karizma XMR has 1110 mm seat height and 11 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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KTM RC 125 and Hero Karizma XMR Owner Reviews

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      Vijay
      3 Month ago
      Review for KTM RC 125
      1.8
      Not use for work only for style and expensive bike . More petrol consumption. Not support to sitting. And not support to Rapido or Uber or Swiggy or Zomato .
      Likes (1)
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      Anonymous
      7 Month ago
      Review for KTM RC 125
      5.0
      When evaluating comfort is vibration and noise levels. It performs well in this regard.
      Likes (1)
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      anuj
      8 Month ago
      Review for KTM RC 125
      5.0
      Nice bike and good mileage looking very spotty bike
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      Shaikh mohammad
      8 Month ago
      Review for KTM RC 125
      4.6
      Love to ride it , people don't look at you they look at your bike
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    • YP
      Yagnik Patel
      8 Month ago
      Review for KTM RC 125
      4.2
      1.Superb bike ktm rc 125 2.Best mileage 3.best look nd overall best bike
      Likes (1)
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