2023 KTM RC 125 Launched in India; Features, Price & Specs Explained

With the introduction of the OBD2-compliant bikes, KTM India has updated its Duke and RC lineup. The RC 200, the RC 390, and the RC 125 are included in the company's RC lineup. The 125 Duke, the 200 Duke, the 250 Duke, and the 390 Duke are all included in its Duke range. Following a significant update to these motorcycles, the KTM Duke and RC range for 2023 now includes an Onboard Diagnostic Device (OBD), which gives the rider access to real-time engine data and aids in the early detection of mechanical problems in practical situations. But in terms of design, functionality, and features, the most recent iterations are unchanged. The RC 390 costs Rs 3.18 lakh, while the RC 125 is the most cost-effective at Rs 1.89 lakh. Both prices are ex-showroom. Now, we've outlined everything you need to know about the 2023 KTM RC 125 in case you're considering purchasing the motorcycle or comparing it with its main rival, the Yamaha R15. 

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2023 KTM RC 125: Mechanical Specs 

Even though it is a little more expensive, the RC125 by KTM is unquestionably faster than most other 125cc options on the market in terms of performance. The motorcycle has a 124cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine that produces 14.7bhp of maximum power and 12Nm of peak torque. Further, it is mated to a six-speed gearbox. 

2023 KTM RC 125: Styling Updates

The 2023 RC125 is identical to the model from the previous year. The fully-faired motorcycle actually received its first significant update last year, and the new model maintains the same styling. The RC125 adopts the same design aesthetic as its other siblings while drawing inspiration from the vintage RC8. It has a sizable windscreen and a single headlamp with halogen lighting to minimise costs. It does, however, have rear LED turn signals as well as turn signals built into the bodywork. However, the hardware and setup of the step-up seat on the RC125 are comparable to those on the rest of the range. 

2023 KTM RC 125: Features

Currently, the update hasn't resulted in any feature additions or deletions for the RC125. Therefore, it still has a single-channel ABS, an orange backlit instrument cluster, and LED taillights and turn signals. The motorcycle is not as well-equipped as the Yamaha R15. The Yamaha comes standard with full-LED lighting, traction control, a quickshifter, and a Bluetooth-enabled instrument panel. 

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2023 KTM RC 125: Price and Rivals

The 2023 RC125 is priced by the Austrian bikemaker at Rs 1.89 lakh, ex-showroom. This represents a Rs 902 increase over the earlier cost. Well, the RC 125 is currently about Rs 9,000 more expensive than its rival, the Yamaha R15.