Honda CB300R vs KTM RC 125

Honda CB300R Price starts at Rs. 2.40 Lakh which is Rs. 48,205 costlier than base model of KTM RC 125 priced at Rs. 1.91 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Honda CB300R is 30 kmpl whereas the mileage of KTM RC 125 is 41 kmpl. In technical specifications, Honda CB300R is powered by 286.01 cc engine , while KTM RC 125 is powered by 124.7 cc engine. Honda CB300R is available in 2 different colours while KTM RC 125 comes with 2 colours. The Comparison Honda CB300R vs KTM RC 125 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

CB300R vs RC 125

Key Highlights CB300R STDRC 125 STD
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Max Power 31.13 PS @ 9000 rpm 14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
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CB300R vs RC 125 Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda CB300R STDKTM RC 125 STD
Rating
36 reviews
85 reviews
Brand Name Honda KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.40 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 1.91 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Max Power 31.13 PS @ 9000 rpm 14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda CB300R Colors
KTM RC 125 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm ...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 6,571 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 5,525 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 14,925 CB300R Insurance Rs. 6,400 RC 125 Insurance
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Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Engine Displacement
286.01 cc
124.7 cc
Max Power
31.13 PS @ 9000 rpm
14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
Max Torque
27.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm
12 Nm at 8000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
76.0 mm
58 mm
Stroke
63.043 mm
47.2 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
...
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
10.7:1
12.8:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Quarter Mile
15.57 sec @ 132.21 kmph
...
Braking (60-0 kmph)
17.86m
...
Braking (80-0 kmph)
31.72m
...
Braking (100-0 kmph)
51.07m
...
Mileage (Overall)
30 kmpl
41 kmpl

Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
...
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
...
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy
Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider)
29 psi
...

Seat height
801 mm
835 mm
Length*Width*Height
2017*802*1047 mm3
...
Wheelbase
1352 mm
...
Length
2017 mm
...
Ground Clearance
157 mm
158 mm
Height
1047 mm
...
Width
802 mm
...
Fuel Capacity
9.7 Liters
13.7 Liters
Kerb Weight
146 Kg
160 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Diameter
296 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
220 mm
230 mm

Battery Type
...
Lead Acid
Additional Features
New Full LCD Multi Function Meter, Seat Length - 627 mm, Emergency Stop Singal
Supermoto ABS, Lubrication - Forced, Wet sump, Sub Frame - Newly engineered bolt-on subframe, View Gear Position in Display, Set Your Shift & Rpm, View DTE, Averegr Speed, Fuel Consumption
Headlight
LED
Halogen
Battery Capacity
12V / 6AH
...
Pilot Lamps
...
LED Pilot Lamps
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
...
Display
...
New LCD Dash Display
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Clock
Digital
...
Passenger Footrest
Projector Headlights
LED Projector
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
DRLs
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Honda CB300R
  • Easy to live with and reliable
  • Attractive design
  • Not exorbitantly priced
KTM RC 125
  • Slightly more ergonomic than before
  • Larger seat
  • Excellent handling
Honda CB300R
  • Not the smoothest of Hondas
  • Poor pillion comfort
KTM RC 125
  • Rather expensive for a bike with so little power
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which bike is better in styling and comfort between CBR 250R and CB 300R also city daily commute and highway long run?
  • Both are not suitable that much for Highway. Checkout 2022 cb 300r, will not disappoint you.
  • Cb300r is far better in styling than cbr 250r in looks .Cbr 250r carries same looks for years,cb300r is better in commuting but lacks wind protection on highways but accessories are available.
  • Both are equal in performance and comfort
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Q. Will it be wise to upgrade from CBR 250R to CB300R?
  • Yes, but why upgrade to 300 cc from 250? CB is seriously a city bike and for occassional 200-300 KM highway ride. Upgrade if you want excellent city bike, and small Highway riding. But if you want more of Highway riding, if say, keep 250 for city, and try out more serious highway tourer.
  • Upgrade to R3. from 250 cc, it is very comfortable to upgrade to a dual cylinder bike
  • Yah , I did that and am quite loving it

Honda CB300R Vs KTM RC 125 FAQs

Which bike is best between Honda CB300R vs KTM RC 125?
Honda CB300R has out rated KTM RC 125 on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Honda CB300R vs KTM RC 125?
The KTM RC 125 is cheaper than Honda CB300R by Rs. 48,205.
Which bike offers better performance Honda CB300R vs KTM RC 125?
For the STD version, 286.01 cc Petrol engine of CB300R produces 31.13 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 27.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 124.7 cc Petrol engine of RC 125 produces 14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm of power and 12 Nm at 8000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Honda CB300R has better performance.

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