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Honda CG 125 vs KTM RC 390

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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KTM RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 147 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Honda CG 1254
  2. KTM RC 3901
  • Best fuel averageHonda CG 125~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda CG 125~368 km
  • LightestHonda CG 125100 kg
  • Lowest seatHonda CG 125764 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKTM RC 390178 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Engine size

Honda CG 125125 cc
KTM RC 390373 cc

Fuel average

Honda CG 12540 km/l
KTM RC 39028 km/l

On a full tank

Honda CG 125368 km
KTM RC 390266 km

Weight

Honda CG 125100 kg
KTM RC 390147 kg

Seat height

Honda CG 125764 mm
KTM RC 390820 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CG 125132 mm
KTM RC 390178 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CG 125KTM RC 390
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 238,500Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanKTM · Austria
Type of bikeEverydaySports
Fuel average~40 km/l~28 km/l
Petrol tank9.2 L9.5 L
On a full tank~368 km~266 km
Engine and performance
Engine size125 cc373 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power—44 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque—35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Power to weight—299 PS / tonne
Top speed—170 km/h
Fuel system—Fuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed6-speed
StartingKickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight100 kg (dry)147 kg (dry)
Seat height764 mm820 mm
Ground clearance132 mm178 mm
Wheelbase—1,340 mm
Length × width × height1,912 × 735 × 1,026 mm—
ColoursBlack, Red—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)—Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABS—Both wheels
Tyres (front / back)2.50 – 18 (4 PR) / 3.00 – 17 (6 PR)110/70-17 / 150/60-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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What will petrol cost you?

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  • Honda CG 125—a month
  • KTM RC 390—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Honda CG 125 or KTM RC 390?

Honda CG 125 does around 40 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM RC 390, in normal riding.

Which is lighter, Honda CG 125 or KTM RC 390?

Honda CG 125 weighs about 100 kg and KTM RC 390 about 147 kg, so Honda CG 125 is easier to push and park.

Honda CG 125 or KTM RC 390: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CG 125 if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy KTM RC 390 if most ground clearance matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.