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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.1.91 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Hero Karizma XMR Price starts at Rs.1.81 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 25.5 PS @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 2 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.1.91 LakhRs.1.81 Lakh
Engine Capacity124.7 cc210 cc
Power14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm25.5 PS @9250 rpm
Mileage/Range40 kmpl35 kmpl
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KTM RC 125 STD bike
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Rs. 1.91 Lakh
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Rs. 1.81 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
2.15 Lakh
Price Breakup
2.03 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.0
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

Braking System
Switchable ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front Disc Size
320
300
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
29
29
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29
29
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
32
29
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29
29
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
WAPE43
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 TL

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
Touch Screen Display
Fuel level guage
check
check
Gear Indicator
check
check
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years or 30000 km
5 Years or 70000 km

Body & Suspension

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

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
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
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.096 kwh
0.072 kwh
Battery Type
-
MF Battery
Top Speed
120 kmph
130 kmph
Bore x Stroke
58 mm x 47.2 mm
73 mm x 50 mm
Configuration
12.8:1
12:01
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Max Power
14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm
25.5 PS @9250 rpm

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
check
check
Call/SMS Alerts
check
Front Storage Box
Geo Fencing
Low Battery Indicator
check
check
Low Oil Indicator
check
check
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Riding Modes
Service Reminder Indicator
check
check
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
check
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
check
check
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
-
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
check
Radial Tyres
check
-
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
Turn Signal
LED
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Switchable ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Brake Assist
Switchable ABS
-
Power Modes
Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate
Wet type Slip & Assist
Traction Control System

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
-
Body Type
Sports Bike
Sports Bike
Seat Height
824 mm
810 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
160 kg
163.5 kg

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

Safety

RC 125 comes loaded with Switchable ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail. Karizma XMR has Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail.

Comfort & Convenience

KTM RC 125 has features like Average Speed Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Handle Type, Side Stand Indicator and Hero Karizma XMR, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port.

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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  • Karizma XMR Review
    • A
      Ameen
      3 Month ago
      3.0
      Good in mileage and stylish compared to other bikes. Good looking, stylish, nice for college students, office use. Best in class KTM RC 125.
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      Vijay
      9 Month ago
      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 .
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      Likes (3)
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      Anonymous
      1 Year ago
      5.0
      When evaluating comfort is vibration and noise levels. It performs well in this regard.
      Likes (1)
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      anuj
      1 Year ago
      5.0
      Nice bike and good mileage looking very spotty bike
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      Shaikh mohammad
      1 Year ago
      4.6
      Love to ride it , people don't look at you they look at your bike
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