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KTM RC 125 vs Honda Hornet 2.0

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, KTM RC 125 or Honda Hornet 2.0? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between RC 125 and Hornet 2.0. KTM RC 125 Price starts at Rs.1.91 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Honda Hornet 2.0 Price starts at Rs.1.58 Lakh (ex-showroom) for OBD2B. KTM RC 125 is 1 cylinder, 124 cc Engine can generate 14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm power whereas Honda Hornet 2.0 is a 1 cylinder, 184 cc Engine can generate 17.03 bhp @ 8500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, RC 125 provides a mileage of 40 kmpl (base model), and Hornet 2.0 has a mileage of 42.3 kmpl (base model). KTM RC 125 is available in 2 colours & 1 variants whereas Honda Hornet 2.0 is available in 4 colours & 4 variants.

RC 125 vs Hornet 2.0

Key HighlightsKTM RC 125Honda Hornet 2.0
PriceRs.1.91 LakhRs.1.58 Lakh
Engine Capacity124.7 cc184.4 cc
Power14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm17.03 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Mileage/Range40 kmpl42.3 kmpl
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KTM RC 125 STD bike
STD
Rs. 1.91 Lakh
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Honda Hornet 2.0 OBD2B bike
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Rs. 1.58 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
2.15 Lakh
Price Breakup
1.77 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.1
4.0
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 Litres
12 Litres
Engine Displacement
124.7 cc
184.4 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
-
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front - 2 Piston & Rear - 1 Piston
Front Disc Size
320
276
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
29
25
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29
25
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
32
29
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29
25
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
WAPE43
Upside down Fork (USD)
Rear Suspension
WP APEX MoNoshock
Monoshock
Front Tyre Size
110/70 - R17
110/70 - 17

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
Touch Screen Display
Fuel level guage
check
-
Gear Indicator
check
check
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years or 30000 km
3 Years/42000 Kms

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Steel trellis frame& powder coated
Diamond Type

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 4 Up
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
124.7 cc
184.4 cc
Engine Type
4-stroke engine
4 Stroke SI Engine
No. of Cylinders
1
1
No. of valves per cylinder
4
2
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.096 kwh
-
Range
-
540 km/charge
Top Speed
120 kmph
130 kmph
Bore x Stroke
58 mm x 47.2 mm
61 mm x 63.09 mm
Configuration
-
Single Cylinder
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Max Power
14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm
17.03 bhp @ 8500 rpm

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
check
-
Call/SMS Alerts
Front Storage Box
Geo Fencing
Low Battery Indicator
check
Low Oil Indicator
check
check
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Riding Modes
Service Reminder Indicator
check
check
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
check
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
check
Radial Tyres
check
-
Side Stand Alarm
check
check
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
Turn Signal
LED
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
check
Power Modes
-
Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate
Assist & Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
1977 mm
2034 mm
Width
-
783 mm
Height
824 mm
1064 mm
Wheelbase
1341 mm
1355 mm
Ground Clearance
158 mm
167 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 Litres
12 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
1.5 Litres
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Body Type
Sports Bike
Sports Bike
Seat Height
824 mm
790 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
160 kg
142 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Looks like a larger capacity sports bike
  • excellent performance for a small 125cc engine
  • Agile handling
  • Gets upside down front forks
  • Full digital instrument cluster
  • Great service reach
  • It is worth for its cost and easy to maintain.
Cons
  • Expensive for a 125cc bike
  • Small engine does not suit the design theme
  • Uncomfortable over long rides
  • Misses out on dual-channel ABS
  • Pillion seat has less space
  • Priced quite high
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Detailed Comparison of KTM RC 125 and Honda Hornet 2.0

Safety

RC 125 comes loaded with No ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail. Hornet 2.0 has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Switch, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

Comfort & Convenience

KTM RC 125 has features like Average Speed Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Handle Type, Side Stand Indicator and Honda Hornet 2.0, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.

Transmission

KTM RC 125 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Hornet 2.0 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

KTM RC 125 has a 13.7 Litres fuel tank with 824 mm seat height. Honda Hornet 2.0 has 1064 mm seat height and 12 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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KTM RC 125 and Honda Hornet 2.0 Owner Reviews

  • RC 125 Review
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    • AM
      Arbaj Mondal
      26 Aug 2025
      5.0
      This bike is absolutely awesome! The riding, handling, and overall experience are excellent there’s nothing to dislike. I love this bike, especially the headlights, design, and exhaust note, which are my personal favorites.
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    • D
      Darshan
      2 Month ago
      5.0
      This bike is excellent. It’s a joy to ride smooth handling, great speed, and a lot of fun overall.
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    • C
      Charan
      2 Month ago
      4.4
      It has the nice customization, mobility and reliability and better mileage and nice features for this bikes, I recomend this bike It is suitable for the young people
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      velnagarajan
      3 Month ago
      5.0
      KTM is truly a dream bike for the youth of India. I’ve always wanted to own one, and I believe one day my dream will come true. Just thinking about it gives me motivation. For me, life feels incomplete without a KTM. The style, power, and attitude it brings are unmatched. Waiting for the day it becomes mine.
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    • K
      Karmvir
      8 Month ago
      5.0
      I think this is best bike in middle class family. I am buying this bike. I am so happy because I am buying this bike and that's all right.
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