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KTM RC 390 vs Honda CG 125S

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 125S4
  2. KTM RC 3901
  • Best fuel averageHonda CG 125S~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda CG 125S~368 km
  • LightestHonda CG 125S108 kg
  • Lowest seatHonda CG 125S765 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

KTM RC 390373 cc
Honda CG 125S124.1 cc

Fuel average

KTM RC 39028 km/l
Honda CG 125S40 km/l

On a full tank

KTM RC 390266 km
Honda CG 125S368 km

Weight

KTM RC 390147 kg
Honda CG 125S108 kg

Seat height

KTM RC 390820 mm
Honda CG 125S765 mm

Ground clearance

KTM RC 390178 mm
Honda CG 125S133 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM RC 390Honda CG 125S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 286,900
BrandKTM · AustriaHonda · Japan
Type of bikeSportsEveryday
Fuel average~28 km/l~40 km/l
Petrol tank9.5 L9.2 L
On a full tank~266 km~368 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc124.1 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power44 PS @ 9,500 rpm—
Torque35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm—
Power to weight299 PS / tonne—
Top speed170 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injection—
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf start—
Size and weight
Weight147 kg (dry)108 kg (dry)
Seat height820 mm765 mm
Ground clearance178 mm133 mm
Wheelbase1,340 mm—
Length × width × height—1,912 × 727 × 1,029 mm
Colours—Red, Black
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230—
ABSBoth wheels—
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-172.50 – 18 (38P) / 3.00 – 17 (50P)

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?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

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

Questions people ask

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

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

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

Honda CG 125S weighs about 108 kg and KTM RC 390 about 147 kg, so Honda CG 125S is easier to push and park.

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

Buy KTM RC 390 if you care most about most ground clearance. Buy Honda CG 125S if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank 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.

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