KTM RC 125

The motorcycle is powered by a high-revving 124.7cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled DOHC engine that generates 14.5 PS at 9,250 rpm and 12 Nm of torque at 8,000 rpm. Paired with a slick, short-shifting 6-speed transmission, the powertrain encourages the rider to maintain momentum through corners and tuck cleanly behind the tall windscreen on straights. While it requires holding the throttle wide open to sustain 90 to 95 km/h on open highways, its high-rpm smoothness and refined throttle response make it thoroughly engaging to ride near its limits.

Chassis dynamics are shared directly with the larger RC 200, centered around a lightweight steel trellis frame with a bolt-on subframe, 43mm WP APEX upside-down front forks, and an open-hub bionic front wheel that reduces unsprung mass. The aerodynamic fairing channels high-speed airflow smoothly around the rider's shoulders, reducing fatigue from buffeting. A large 320mm front disc with a radially mounted caliper provides immense, race-grade stopping power that easily manages the machine's 160 kg mass.

Everyday usability benefits from a 13.7-litre curved fuel tank that comfortably extends range beyond 550 km when paired with an average real-world fuel economy of 41 to 45 km/l. The clip-on handlebars feature two-position height adjustability, allowing riders to raise the bars by 10mm for easier street commuting or drop them for maximum aerodynamic tuck on track days. The digital LCD dashboard displays speedometer, gear indicator, shift warning light, and trip statistics.