KTM RC 125 vs Honda CB125R Neo Sports Cafe (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM RC 125stacks up against the Honda CB125R Neo Sports Cafe. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM RC 125Honda CB125R Neo Sports Cafe
Model year20232023
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower15 hp15 hp
Torque12 Nm12 Nm
Weight147 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity3.6 L2.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. ABS. Four-piston radial fixed calliper.Single disc. 4-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Single-piston floating calliper.Single disc
Tires110/90-R17 / 150/70-R17 100/70-R17 / 150/60-R17

KTM RC 125 vs Honda CB125R Neo Sports Cafe — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM RC 125 and the Honda CB125R Neo Sports Cafe usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM RC 125 brings 15 hp in a 147 kg package, while the Honda CB125R Neo Sports Cafe counters with 15 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: