KTM RC 125 vs Yamaha YZF-R125: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the KTM RC 125 (2024) and the Yamaha YZF-R125 (2023-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: KTM RC 125 14.8 hp, Yamaha YZF-R125 14.8 hp.
- Torque: KTM RC 125 11.8 Nm, Yamaha YZF-R125 12.4 Nm.
Key figures
Power hp
- KTM RC 125 (2024)14.8
- Yamaha YZF-R125 (2023-present)14.8
Torque Nm
- KTM RC 125 (2024)11.8
- Yamaha YZF-R125 (2023-present)12.4 (best)
Weight kg
- KTM RC 125 (2024)147
- Yamaha YZF-R125 (2023-present)144
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2024 Remove |  2023-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Supersport | Supersport |
| Years | 2024 | 2023-present |
| Engine | single-cylinder , 4 strokes Injection Cooling system : liquid 2 ACT 4 valves per cylinder 124.70 cc 15 ch (14.80 hp) to 10,500 rpm 1.20 mkg | 124.7cc liquid-cooled single, VVA |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Displacement | 124 cc | 124 cc |
| Power | 14.8 hp @ 10,500 rpm | 14.8 hp @ 9,000 rpm |
| Torque | 11.8 Nm | 12.4 Nm @ 8,000 rpmBest |
| Transmission | 6 stage gearbox , manual Secondary by chain | 6-speed manual, chain, slipper clutch, QS-ready |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 147 kg (dry) | 144 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 824 mm | 820 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 13.7 LBest | 11 L |
| Front suspension | Reverse telehydraulic fork Ø 43 mm, Wheel travel : 120 mm (4.72 in) | KYB 41mm upside-down (inverted) telescopic fork, non-adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Mono-damper, Wheel travel : 150 mm (5.91 in) Preload adjustment | Link-type monoshock swingarm, spring preload adjustable, 110mm wheel travel |
| Brake system | ABS | Hydraulic front and rear discs with dual-channel ABS |
| Front brake | 1 disc Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper | 292mm floating disc, radial-mount caliper |
| Rear brake | 1 disc Ø 230 mm (9.06 in), single-piston caliper | 230mm disc |
| Front tire | 110/70-17 | 100/80-17 (Michelin Pilot Street) |
| Rear tire | 150/60-17 | 140/70-17 (Michelin Pilot Street) |
| Quickshifter | Not available | Yes |
| Launch price | Not available | GBP 5,302 (UK) |
- Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.