Ktm Rc 125 vs Ducati Supersport 950
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Rc 125 vs Ducati Supersport 950. 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. Ducati Supersport 950: 110 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Rc 125
Ducati Supersport 950
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
12 Nm
96 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
100 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
148 kg
209 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
15 hp @ 9,250 rpm (restricted; approx. 11 kW for A1 compliance)
110 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
96 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
100 km/h (electronically limited; approx. 112–118 km/h derestricted — estimate)
240 km/h (estimated)
Weight
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.0 L/100km (approx. 33 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 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
Ducati Supersport 950
8.2/10
"The most liveable Ducati you can buy used today."
Pros
+Torquey, usable V-twin character
+Surprisingly comfortable ergonomics
+Stunning Italian styling
Cons
−Expensive mandatory valve services
−Heat soak in traffic significant
−Premium parts and labor costs
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