KTM RC 125 vs MH XRT 125 (2023)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM RC 125MH XRT 125
Model year20232023
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower15 hp15 hp
Torque12 Nm11 Nm
Weight147 kg157 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity3.6 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. ABS. Four-piston radial fixed calliper.Single disc. ABS
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Single-piston floating calliper.Single disc. ABS
Tires110/90-R17 / 150/70-R17 110/70-17 / 140/70-17

KTM RC 125 vs MH XRT 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM RC 125 and the MH XRT 125 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 MH XRT 125 counters with 15 hp at 157 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: