KTM RC 125 2018 vs. Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

KTM RC 125 2018

KTM RC 125 2018

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

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Overview - KTM RC 125 2018 vs Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

KTM RC 125 2018

KTM RC 125 2018

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Technical Specifications KTM RC 125 2018 compared to Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

KTM RC 125 2018
Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore58 mmBore84 mm
StrokeStroke47.2 mmStroke70 mm
Engine powerEngine power15 HPEngine power83 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpm
TorqueTorque12 NmTorque78 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,800 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.6 Compression Ratio12.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
DisplacementDisplacement124.7 ccmDisplacement776 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

BrandBrandWPBrandKayaba

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width120 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 width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,340 mmWheelbase1,465 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height810 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)135 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)202 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity10 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA1License compliancyA2, A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM RC 125 2018

KTM RC 125 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

For years, Suzuki was the brand that offered nice bikes at a good price/performance ratio. With the Suzuki GSX-8S, the brand is much more self-confident. It presents itself as high-quality, mature and places itself at the top of a hard-fought class. The unspectacular performance data and the relatively high weight tarnish the picture only briefly. During the test rides, the Suzuki was completely convincing. A really good motorbike.

Full-grown and high-quality overall concept

high-torque engine

first-class running culture, stable handling, overall very high-quality impression

Very good seat

Great nakedbike riding position

Good and precise quickshifter

high-quality controls

very good display

Suspension offers reserves for a wide range of uses despite lack of adjustment options

Good ergonomics

Quickshifter and gearstick require a little more operating force than usual

Motorbike somewhat heavier than other bikes in this class

ABS controls very defensively

Engine has no rev reserves upwards

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM RC 125 vs Suzuki GSX-8S

Price KTM RC 125

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Price Suzuki GSX-8S

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