KTM RC 125 2020 vs. Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2020

KTM RC 125 2020

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2020

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Technical Specifications KTM RC 125 2020 compared to Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2020

KTM RC 125 2020

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2020

KTM RC 125 2020

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	58 mm	Bore	76 mm
Stroke	Stroke	47.2 mm	Stroke	55.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	15 HP	Engine power	202 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	13,200 rpm
Torque	Torque	12 Nm	Torque	118 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	10,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.6	Compression Ratio	13.2
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	124.7 ccm	Displacement	999 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Showa

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Showa

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin Tube, Twin-Spar

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,340 mm	Wheelbase	1,410 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	135 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	202 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	10 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A1	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM RC 125 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2020

Suzuki has done a great job with the GSX-R 1000 2017. A super-strong motorbike with a fabulously smooth torque curve. Actually unbelievable at 202 hp! The chassis is of high quality and the electronics package has no tinsel but delivers top performance.

High-revving engine

no dents in torque curve

Super stable on corner exit and radius

Great quickshifter

High-quality chassis

Terrific on fast tracks.

Engine brake not adjustable