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All Bikes/Compare/Ktm Rc 125 vs Honda Nsf250r

Ktm Rc 125 vs Honda Nsf250r

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Ktm Rc 125 vs Honda Nsf250r. 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. Honda Nsf250r: ~45 hp @ 13,000 rpm (estimated; Honda does not officially publish full power figures) hp, ~70 kg (dry weight; no official wet weight as it is a race-only machine) weight, top speed ~220 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

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Ktm Rc 125 Honda Nsf250r
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
12 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
100 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
148 kg
70 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
15 hp @ 9,250 rpm (restricted; approx. 11 kW for A1 compliance)
~45 hp @ 13,000 rpm (estimated; Honda does not officially publish full power figures)
Torque
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
~22 Nm @ 11,500 rpm (estimated; Honda does not officially publish torque figures)
Top Speed
100 km/h (electronically limited; approx. 112–118 km/h derestricted — estimate)
~220 km/h
Weight
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
~70 kg (dry weight; no official wet weight as it is a race-only machine)
Fuel
3.0 L/100km (approx. 33 km/L, typical real-world average)
Estimated 5–7 L/100km (race conditions only; not road registered)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Ktm Rc 125
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
Honda Nsf250r
Honda Nsf250r
8.5/10

"Uncompromising racing tool that rewards serious, well-funded track riders."

Pros
+Genuine factory Moto3 specification
+Exceptional chassis feedback
+Bulletproof Honda build quality
Cons
Brutal maintenance cost schedule
Zero road legality worldwide
Narrow powerband punishes inattention

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