KTM 125 RS vs Maico MD 125 Super Sport (1978)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 125 RSstacks up against the Maico MD 125 Super Sport. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 125 RSMaico MD 125 Super Sport
Model year19781971
Price
Engine124 cc124 cc
Horsepower17 hp16 hp
Fuel capacity3.2 L3.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake
Tires2.75-17 / 3.00-17 2.50-16 / 3.00-16

KTM 125 RS vs Maico MD 125 Super Sport — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 125 RS and the Maico MD 125 Super Sport usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 125 RS brings 17 hp, while the Maico MD 125 Super Sport counters with 16 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: