Ktm Rc 125 vs Cfmoto 450sr
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Rc 125 vs Cfmoto 450sr. Ktm Rc 125: 15 hp @ 9,250 rpm (restricted; approx. 11 kW for A1 compliance) hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 100 km/h (electronically limited; approx. 112–118 km/h derestricted — estimate), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Cfmoto 450sr: 47 hp @ 9,750 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~180 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by CFMoto), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Rc 125
Cfmoto 450sr
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
47 hp
Torque (Nm)
12 Nm
43 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
100 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
148 kg
189 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
15 hp @ 9,250 rpm (restricted; approx. 11 kW for A1 compliance)
47 hp @ 9,750 rpm
Torque
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
43 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Top Speed
100 km/h (electronically limited; approx. 112–118 km/h derestricted — estimate)
~180 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by CFMoto)
Weight
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.0 L/100km (approx. 33 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ktm Rc 125
8.0/10
"The sharpest learner tool money can buy used, buy carefully."
Pros
+Genuinely teaches riding technique
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring handling
+Premium suspension for class
Cons
−Aggressive position kills commutes
−Fairings hide crash damage easily
−Dealer servicing gets expensive fast
Cfmoto 450sr
7.5/10
"Brilliant bang-for-buck sportsbike if parts availability doesn't scare you."
Pros
+Brembo brakes punch above weight
+KYB suspension genuinely competent
+Strong parallel twin midrange
Cons
−Parts sourcing still problematic
−Traction control intervention clunky
−Fairing plastics feel budget-grade
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
