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KTM RC 125 vs Yamaha R3

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, KTM RC 125 or Yamaha R3? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between RC 125 and R3. KTM RC 125 Price starts at Rs.1.91 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Yamaha R3 Price starts at Rs.3.60 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. KTM RC 125 is 1 cylinder, 124 cc Engine can generate 14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm power whereas Yamaha R3 is a 2 cylinder, 321 cc Engine can generate 41.4 bhp @ 10750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, RC 125 provides a mileage of 40 kmpl (base model), and R3 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). KTM RC 125 is available in 2 colours & 1 variants whereas Yamaha R3 is available in 2 colours & 1 variants.

RC 125 vs R3

Key HighlightsKTM RC 125Yamaha R3
PriceRs.1.91 LakhRs.3.60 Lakh
Engine Capacity124.7 cc321 cc
Power14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm41.4 bhp @ 10750 rpm
Mileage/Range40 kmplN/A km/charge
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KTM RC 125 STD bike
STD
Rs. 1.91 Lakh
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Yamaha R3 STD bike
STD
Rs. 3.60 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
2.15 Lakh
Price Breakup
4.06 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.2
4.4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 Litres
14 Litres
Engine Displacement
124.7 cc
321 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Switchable ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Fixed
Fixed
Front Disc Size
320
298
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
29
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29
-
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
32
-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29
-
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
WP APEX 43
Telescopic Upside Down Fork (USD Fork)
Rear Suspension
WP APEX MoNoshock
Swingarm
Front Tyre Size
110/70 - R17
110/70 R17M/C 54H

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
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years or 30000 km
2 Years or 30000 km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Steel trellis frame& powder coated
Diamond

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Ignition
-
Electric
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
124.7 cc
321 cc
Engine Type
4-stroke engine
4-stroke& 2-cylinder& Liquid-cooled& DOHC& 4-valves
No. of Cylinders
1
2
No. of valves per cylinder
4
2
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.096 kwh
0.084 kwh
Top Speed
120 kmph
-
Bore x Stroke
58 mm x 47.2 mm
68 mm x 44.1 mm
Configuration
12.8:1
11.2:1
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Max Power
14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm
41.4 bhp @ 10750 rpm

Comfort & Convenience

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

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
-
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
-
Hazard Warning Switch
-
Radial Tyres
check
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
Dual Channel ABS
Power Modes
-
Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate
Wet, Multiple Disc
Traction Control System
-

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
1977 mm
2090 mm
Width
-
730 mm
Height
824 mm
1140 mm
Wheelbase
1341 mm
1380 mm
Ground Clearance
158 mm
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 Litres
14 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
1.5 Litres
-
Body Type
Sports Bike
-
Seat Height
824 mm
780 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
160 kg
169 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Looks like a larger capacity sports bike
  • excellent performance for a small 125cc engine
  • Agile handling
  • Engine performance is brilliant
  • Refined redline behaviour
  • Braking is very strong & spot-on
  • Suspension setup is perfectly tuned for road
  • Overall design & build quality is superb
Cons
  • Expensive for a 125cc bike
  • Small engine does not suit the design theme
  • Uncomfortable over long rides
  • Design is already aged in global markets
  • No modern features like the TFT console
  • Lack of safety features like slipper clutch
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Detailed Comparison of KTM RC 125 and Yamaha R3

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. R3 has Radial Tyres, 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 Yamaha R3, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.

Transmission

KTM RC 125 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and R3 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

KTM RC 125 has a 13.7 Litres fuel tank with 824 mm seat height. Yamaha R3 has 1140 mm seat height and 14 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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KTM RC 125 and Yamaha R3 Owner Reviews

  • RC 125 Review
  • R3 Review
    • K
      Karmvir
      3 Month ago
      5.0
      I think this is best bike in middle class family. I am buying this bike. I am so happy because I am buying this bike and that's all right.
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    • A
      Ameen
      8 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.
      Likes (1)
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    • V
      Vijay
      1 Year 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 .
      Likes (3)
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    • A
      Anonymous
      2 Year ago
      5.0
      When evaluating comfort is vibration and noise levels. It performs well in this regard.
      Likes (1)
      Reply
    • a
      anuj
      2 Year ago
      5.0
      Nice bike and good mileage looking very spotty bike
      Likes (1)
      Reply
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