Suzuki Gsxr 125 vs Ktm Rc 390
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Gsxr 125
Ktm Rc 390
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
43 hp
Torque (Nm)
11.5 Nm
37 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
179 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
134 kg
172 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
43 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
~110 km/h
179 km/h
Weight
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or ~40 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Gsxr 125
7.5/10
"Best-looking 125 available, but buy carefully and service immediately."
Pros
+Stunning GSX-R replica styling
+Smooth rev-happy engine
+Strong used parts availability
Cons
−Rear suspension genuinely poor
−Fragile fairings on used examples
−Limited highway capability
Ktm Rc 390
7.8/10
"Buy it right and the RC 390 punches embarrassingly hard above its weight."
Pros
+Genuinely fast for displacement
+Premium suspension and brakes
+Razor-sharp handling dynamics
Cons
−Brutal heat management issues
−Abuse potential from owners
−Hard seat, cramped ergonomics