Honda CB125R 2018 vs. KTM RC 390 2014

Honda CB125R 2018

Honda CB125R 2018

KTM RC 390 2014

KTM RC 390 2014

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Overview - Honda CB125R 2018 vs KTM RC 390 2014

Honda CB125R 2018

Honda CB125R 2018

KTM RC 390 2014

KTM RC 390 2014

Technical Specifications Honda CB125R 2018 compared to KTM RC 390 2014

Honda CB125R 2018
KTM RC 390 2014

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore58 mmBore89 mm
StrokeStroke57.2 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power13.3 HPEngine power44 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpm
TorqueTorque10 NmTorque35 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11 Compression Ratio12.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder2Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesOHCValvesDOHC
DisplacementDisplacement125 ccmDisplacement373.2 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeCentral tubeFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,345 mmWheelbase1,340 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height816 mmSeat Height820 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)126 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)147 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity10.1 lFuel Tank Capacity10 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA1License compliancyA2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB125R 2018

Honda CB125R 2018

If you prefer a retro look in the 125cc class, the Honda CB125R is exactly the right bike. Not only does it look very grown-up, the components installed are also of very high quality, as is typical of Honda. Even though the engine only produces 13.3 hp, the CB125R compensates well for the missing 1.7 hp with its ready-to-ride weight of only 126 kg. On the chassis and braking system side, the Honda is clearly ahead of the competition and is reminiscent of much more powerful motorbikes in the naked bike class.

good responsiveness

powerful brakes

sporty chassis

high-quality workmanship

low weight

Limited seating position

could have more power

KTM RC 390 2014

KTM RC 390 2014

The RC390 has opened my eyes and I hope that there is a lot more to come with small displacement. Low weight still leads to the greatest enjoyment when riding a motorbike, although you can't do without a bit of power either. But the 390 somehow managed to inspire me with its 44 hp and to break me of my addiction to even more power. I'm going to build a small race track 2.5 km long with 14 bends and then there'll be a 1000PS RC390 Cup.

Low weight

Sufficient power

Pleasant geometry

Unique design, Great features

Full performance accessory range.

Spongy and weak brakes

Insufficient lean angle clearance for race track

Stony hard seat

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CB125R vs KTM RC 390

Price Honda CB125R

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Price KTM RC 390

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