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KTM RC 125 vs Kawasaki KLX 230RS

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, KTM RC 125 or Kawasaki KLX 230RS? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between RC 125 and KLX 230RS. KTM RC 125 Price starts at Rs.1.91 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Kawasaki KLX 230RS Price starts at Rs.1.94 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 230RS is a 1 cylinder, 233 cc Engine can generate 19.57 bhp @ 8000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, RC 125 provides a mileage of 40 kmpl (base model), and KLX 230RS has a mileage of 14 kmpl (base model). KTM RC 125 is available in 2 colours & 1 variants whereas Kawasaki KLX 230RS is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.

RC 125 vs KLX 230RS

Key HighlightsKTM RC 125Kawasaki KLX 230RS
PriceRs.1.91 LakhRs.1.94 Lakh
Engine Capacity124.7 cc233 cc
Power14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm19.57 bhp @ 8000 rpm
Mileage/Range40 kmpl14 kmpl
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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 230RS
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Rs. 1.94 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    2.15 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    2.18 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.1
    4.4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    13.7 Litres
    6.6 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
    Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    Front Disc Size
    320
    213
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    29
    26
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    29
    26
    Front Wheel Size
    17
    21
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    32
    33
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    29
    33
    Rear Wheel Size
    17
    18
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Spoke
    Front Suspension
    WAPE43
    Telescopifor22mm
    Rear Suspension
    WP APEX MoNoshock
    New Uni Trak Swingarm / 223 mm
    Front Tyre Size
    110/70 - R17
    80/100 - 21 51M

    Instrumentation

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

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    LED headlight

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    2 Years or 30000 km
    2 Years or 30000 km

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Steel trellis frame& powder coated
    Tubular& semi-double cradle

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    1 Down 5 Up
    Spark Plugs
    1 Per Cylinder
    1 Per Cylinder
    Engine Capacity
    124.7 cc
    233 cc
    Engine Type
    4-stroke engine
    4-stroke single& SOHC& air-cooled
    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
    77 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
    19.57 bhp @ 8000 rpm
    Max Torque
    12 Nm @ 8000 rpm
    20.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    check
    Call/SMS Alerts
    Front Storage Box
    Geo Fencing
    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    check
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    Pillion Backrest
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    Riding Modes
    Service Reminder Indicator
    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
    Hazard Warning Switch
    Radial Tyres
    check
    Side Stand Alarm
    check
    Pass Light
    check
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    Turn Signal
    LED
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    check
    Power Modes
    Slipper Clutch
    Wet Multiplate
    Wet Multiplate
    Traction Control System

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    1977 mm
    2035 mm
    Width
    -
    840 mm
    Height
    824 mm
    1175 mm
    Wheelbase
    1341 mm
    1350 mm
    Ground Clearance
    158 mm
    275 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    13.7 Litres
    6.6 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    1.5 Litres
    1.3 Litres
    Body Type
    Sports Bike
    Off Road
    Seat Height
    824 mm
    900 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    160 kg
    115 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 230RS has 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 230RS, on the other hand, has Low Battery Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.

    Transmission

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

    Dimensions

    KTM RC 125 has a 13.7 Litres fuel tank with 824 mm seat height. Kawasaki KLX 230RS has 1175 mm seat height and 6.6 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    KTM RC 125 and Kawasaki KLX 230RS Owner Reviews

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    • KLX 230RS Review
      • 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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