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

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CB125R Neo Sports CafeKTM RC 125
Model year20232023
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower15 hp15 hp
Torque12 Nm12 Nm
Weight147 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity2.7 L3.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 4-piston calipers.Single disc. ABS. Four-piston radial fixed calliper.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS. Single-piston floating calliper.
Tires100/70-R17 / 150/60-R17 110/90-R17 / 150/70-R17

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

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

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: