Yamaha Yzf-r125 vs Ktm Rc 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Yzf-r125
Ktm Rc 125
Horsepower (hp)
15 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
11.5 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
100 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
142 kg
148 kg
Type
Sport
Supersport
Horsepower
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
15 hp @ 9,250 rpm (restricted; approx. 11 kW for A1 compliance)
Torque
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h
100 km/h (electronically limited; approx. 112–118 km/h derestricted — estimate)
Weight
142 kg (wet/curb weight)
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.8 L/100km or approx. 35 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.0 L/100km (approx. 33 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Yzf-r125
8.0/10
"The smartest used 125 buy if you inspect it properly."
Pros
+Bulletproof Yamaha build quality
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring chassis
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Exhaust corrosion issues pre-2019
−Power cliff below 6k rpm
−Seat comfort deteriorates fast
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