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KTM RC 125 vs Kawasaki KLX 230

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, KTM RC 125 or Kawasaki KLX 230? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between RC 125 and KLX 230. KTM RC 125 Price starts at Rs.1.91 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Kawasaki KLX 230 Price starts at Rs.1.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. KTM RC 125 is 1 cylinder, 124 cc Engine can generate 14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm power whereas Kawasaki KLX 230 is a 1 cylinder, 233 cc Engine can generate 17.8 bhp @ 8000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, RC 125 provides a mileage of 40 kmpl (base model), and KLX 230 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). KTM RC 125 is available in 2 colours & 1 variants whereas Kawasaki KLX 230 is available in 2 colours & 1 variants.

RC 125 vs KLX 230

Key HighlightsKTM RC 125Kawasaki KLX 230
PriceRs.1.91 LakhRs.1.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity124.7 cc233 cc
Power14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm17.8 bhp @ 8000 rpm
Mileage/Range40 kmplN/A km/charge
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KTM RC 125 STD bike
KTM RC 125
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Rs. 1.91 Lakh
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Kawasaki KLX 230 STD bike
Kawasaki KLX 230
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Rs. 1.99 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    2.15 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    2.23 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.1
    -
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    13.7 Litres
    7.6 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    124.7 cc
    233 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    -
    Dual Channel Abs
    Calliper Type
    Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    Fixed
    Front Disc Size
    320
    240
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    29
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    29
    -
    Front Wheel Size
    17
    70/100-21
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    32
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    29
    -
    Rear Wheel Size
    17
    110/100-18
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Spoked
    Front Suspension
    WAPE43
    Telescopic fork
    Rear Suspension
    WP APEX MoNoshock
    Uni-Trak
    Front Tyre Size
    110/70 - R17
    70/100-21

    Instrumentation

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

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    -
    Frame Type
    Steel trellis frame& powder coated
    Perimeter high-tensile steel

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    1 Down 5 Up
    Ignition
    -
    Digital
    Spark Plugs
    1 Per Cylinder
    check
    Engine Capacity
    124.7 cc
    233 cc
    Engine Type
    4-stroke engine
    Air-cooled 4-stroke single-cylinder
    No. of Cylinders
    1
    1
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    2
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    0.096 kwh
    -
    Top Speed
    120 kmph
    -
    Bore x Stroke
    58 mm x 47.2 mm
    67 mm x 66 mm
    Configuration
    -
    Single Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Air Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel injection
    Max Power
    14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm
    17.8 bhp @ 8000 rpm

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    check
    -
    Call/SMS Alerts
    check
    Front Storage Box
    -
    Geo Fencing
    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    check
    Low Oil Indicator
    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
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    check
    check
    Hazard Warning Switch
    check
    Radial Tyres
    check
    -
    Side Stand Alarm
    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
    -
    Traction Control System

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    1977 mm
    2090 mm
    Width
    -
    845 mm
    Height
    824 mm
    1150 mm
    Wheelbase
    1341 mm
    1370 mm
    Ground Clearance
    158 mm
    265 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    13.7 Litres
    7.6 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    1.5 Litres
    -
    Body Type
    Sports Bike
    Dirt
    Seat Height
    824 mm
    880 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    160 kg
    139 kg

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Looks like a larger capacity sports bike
    • excellent performance for a small 125cc engine
    • Agile handling
    Cons
    • Expensive for a 125cc bike
    • Small engine does not suit the design theme
    • Uncomfortable over long rides
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    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. KLX 230 has Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, 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 Kawasaki KLX 230, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.

    Transmission

    KTM RC 125 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and KLX 230 comes with 6 Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    KTM RC 125 has a 13.7 Litres fuel tank with 824 mm seat height. Kawasaki KLX 230 has 1150 mm seat height and 7.6 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    KTM RC 125 and Kawasaki KLX 230 Owner Reviews

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      • D
        Darshan
        22 Jul 2025
        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
        30 Days 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
        2 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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        Karmvir
        7 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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        Ameen
        12 Month ago
        3.0
        Good in mileage and stylish compared to other bikes. Good looking, stylish, nice for college students, office use. Best in class KTM RC 125.
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