KTM RC 125 + Yamaha R125 Comparison
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.พ. 2025
- A view people have asked for my views on these two bikes and which I prefer. I honestly can't say I prefer one over the other, they are both top bikes and probs the best you'll get in the supersport 125 category but anyway here's my views on a few different aspects.
Apologies for the long video again, so here's the individual parts if you want to jump to them:
Mini rant about temperature: 0:07
Physical Presence: 1:36
Features: 4:02
Handling: 6:02
Comfort: 8:17
Engine: 10:54
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I am a bit biased because I own a KTM RC 125, but the KTM looks and performs way better
Its Both 125cc, it just looks better.
@@bve7397 yeh facts, I've ridden a small selection of 125's and I must say that Honda make the best 125 engine
@@yobaafett yeh slow engines aswell
im stuck between the two. what do you recommend in terms of top speed and accelaration? is it really a noticibal difference in terms of top speed and acceleration ?
sry for my english :)
+Gonçalo Celestino Not really tbh, because like I said a 125 is a 125 at the end of the day so performance wise there isn't going to be much of a difference :)
thank you for the reply :)
+Gonçalo Celestino personal I would have the yzf if you want speed but the rc gets a lot more looks
You alright man, met you today, I'm the guy with the mt-07, we should definitely go on a ride sometime
Shamus Mahmood haha yeah man I know who you are lol and yeah that's why I was asking where you live, was it Hulme? I didn't really know any bikers from Manchester before today so yeah defo we can go out sometime :)
Whalley range, went through a few of your videos and recognise quite a few places so we mustn't live that far apart
Shamus Mahmood yeah cool check your fb I messaged you :)
Im in Manchester too. It has been bloody hot!
UPandUNDER I know, apparently its going to get worst end of July
Hi I’m 5”7 which bike is better for me ? Please anyone let me know thanks
Hmm both would be fine I'd say
@@DanTheTwoWheeler thanks I have chosen KTM RC125. I felt Yamaha 125 better
great video! whats the top speed on your r125? fastest i have been in is 82mph and it still had alittle more to go but i was stuck behind cars :P
Haven't really gone for a top speed yet, I've been up to about 70 on it so far
Would you recommend one over the other for a newbie that would be using it for a short commute?
I had 88 out of my yamaha 15 plate bg standard no aftermarket parts and now on a ktm rc got 75 out of it has nothing on the speed of the yamaha but my exhaust sounds way better with no muffler
the mirrors look bad, they should be more sporty
do you know how wide the bikes are? i would appriciate it if you responded :)
+Christer souza hey :) I'm not sure tbh sorry :/
my friends tell me that the yzf is wider? is that true?
The bars on the KTM are definitely wider but sure about the bike overall
+DanTheTwoWheeler So you dont know if the bike itself is any wider??
The ktm is easier too move in tight places yzf feels longer for some reason
im in liverpool and the heat is ok but annoying when in full leathers and if you ever wanna meet up i have a Megelli 125R
The 2 only things that I prefer of the ktm are the back tail and that the rear wheel is wider
Yeahh the back end is nicee 👌🏼
I as a small person lean on the ktm as much as my friend on his yamaha
YesvI am yuding the kzm poeeroarts seat on the 4c 135 2019
I'm going to buy one of them in April but i'm in a bit of dilemma i can get a yamaha r125 for 3000 euro's (used) and the ktm for 5000. (new, since there are no used ones on sale in my country)
so here's my question is the extra features and comfort of the ktm worth an extra 2000 euro's
+thestig987654321 Where do you live? Just curious why there's no used KTM. I suggest getting a new Ktm RC. Getting a new bike will mean you will easy re sell it when the time comes as well as you don't have to worry about it having any issues and you don't need to be even concerned for the first year since the dealership have a warranty.
+Gleb Podorozhnyy I live in the Netherlands and when I check the used bike sites there were no used ktm rc's to be found only new ones and those are at leat 1.5 grande more.
I know buying new is the safer route but I just don't want to spend that kindmoney unlessm it's really worth it and since i can get a used r125 from a dealership for the a grand less than new i think I'll get a used bike for now
I say go for the r125 then. Plus you will need about 1 grand for overall gear and ad ons for the bike so ull need money for that. personally buying r125 myself aswell. a 2009 model with 2000 km on it for 2700 euro
+thestig987654321 I don't know if you've already bought the R125 or not, but I just wanted to say that the RC 125 also has ABS. The difference between a bike with and without ABS is huge. Even though I ride a cbf 125 at the moment, I wouldn't buy a bike without ABS anymore.
InsaneLegenD756 the R125 also has ABS from the 2014 model (not sure from what year), which you can still get cheaper than the RC 125
i feel like my ktm dosent pull anymore beyond 105km/h. All the yzf bikes seems to go faster
Den gjør ikke det
Both the same power/Weight so thats a lie. Depends how good you can drive
Learn to revmatch, then talk shit about the RC. All though I am joking, I have to say that the KTM is way better in my opinion. (as i have been riding both)
so what is the best? I'm italian and I don't know the english very well.
yzf r125...
+Renaldo Lakaj ok thank you
+Cristian Didier you are welcome wich are you thinking to buy ?
+Renaldo Lakaj before I meant take the yzf r125 , but after I understand that this bike is not for me. Now I mean to take the ktm duke 125 beacause I love the naked too .
+Cristian Didier HAHAHAHA nice man I wish you will have good journeys with this naked bike !
I always think the older r125 models look like somebody punched them in the face, the way the front feels like it has no ‘neck’
I'm 6ft2, which bike would be more suitable for me? cheers
Jamie Carter Not sure tbh, I'm around 6ft and both were fine for me, I've heard of people who are 6ft 4" still fitting on fine so I'm sure both would be ok. If you get the chance the best thing would be to go into a shop and try sitting on both of them.
there is a new 2016 model
ktm is better in my opinion
I'd love a ktm but the price of it ruins it
Or even better, the yamaha but a 2015/2016 version with ABS
JordPlaysGames the yzf is £4672 absolutely outrageous how much they cosy
the ktm handles better because the yamaha is top heavy...
Nnoup
STA Nnoup? what does that even mean?... and having ridden both.. I stand by my statement.
Nnoup=nope hahah, well I guess we all have our own opinions
+STA ktm feels lighter too me just not the same acceleration so don't hand the corners as well
In 125cc ktm is better
KTM is better the Yamaha are shit the wheels are thin as paper