2023
KTM RC 125 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 621795 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
| Make | KTM |
| Model | RC 125 |
| Year | 2023 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Steel trellis, powder coated |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. ABS. Four-piston radial fixed calliper. |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | WP APEX 43 |
| Fronttyre | 110/90-R17 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rake | 23.5° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. ABS. Single-piston floating calliper. |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 230 mm (9.1 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | WP APEX - Monoshock |
| Reartyre | 150/70-R17 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Wheels | Cast, 5-spoke |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 58.0 x 47.2 mm (2.3 x 1.9 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc clutch, mechanically actuated |
| Compression | 14.5:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | 520 X-Ring |
| Enginetype | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelconsumption | 2.42 litres/100 km (41.3 km/l or 97.20 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Greenhousegases | 56.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Ignition | Bosch EMS |
| Lubricationsystem | Wet sump |
| Power | 15.0 HP (10.9 kW)) |
| Torque | 12.0 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.9 ft.lbs) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain (final drive) |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | White/Orange, Orange/Black |
|---|---|
| Comments | Windscreen. |
| Instruments | TFT display |
| Light | LED headlight |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 147.0 kg (324.1 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 13.70 litres (3.62 US gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 158 mm (6.2 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.1020 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 824 mm (32.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About KTM
Country of Origin:
Austria
Founder:
Hans Trunkenpolz (later joined by Ernst Kronreif)
Best Known For:
Off-road/enduro supremacy, Dakar wins, Duke/RC streetbikes, and READY TO RACE ethos
Company History
KTM evolved from a postwar repair shop into a racing juggernaut by treating competition as R&D. Lightweight two-strokes made the brand a force in motocross and enduro; later four-strokes and advanced electronics cemented dominance. Dakar Rally victories showcased reliability under extreme conditions and fed the Adventure lineup—bikes that balance long-travel composure with startling pace. On the street, the Duke and RC families brought razor geometry and punchy singles/twins to license tiers worldwide, while the 1290 Super Duke and Adventure pushed the IMU-aided edge of performance. Corporate agility—acquisitions, platform sharing with Husqvarna/GASGAS—expanded reach without blurring identity. Historically, KTM changed expectations for chassis feedback and electronics integration in dirt and on road, proving that orange-painted ferocity could also be precise. The brand’s throughline is simple: build light, communicate grip, and let riders go fast safely. Few companies have turned a color and a slogan into such a reliable proxy for results.