KTM RC Advantages and Disadvantages

An Austrian motorcycle manufacturer has now become one of the most popular motorcycle manufacturer around the world, namely KTM. Reason behind that is their products quality, modern and attractive features, color schemes and performance. If we look down in their entry level bikes like 125cc segment, it will look like they are more than that. However, in this article we are going to disclose some advantages and disadvantages of their one of the premium type 125cc motorcycle, specifically KTM RC 125.

Advantages of KTM RC 125:

Excellent Stopping power makes this bike more safe and convenient: Dual channel ABS mates with finest quality Disc plates for KTM RC. To stop the bike anywhere you want what else you need. In corporation with BYBRE, KTM developed high quality braking for this piece of pocket rocket.

Triple clamps and handlebars offer more aggression and smoothness: The forged aluminum triple clamps are eye catchers and together with clip on handlebars guarantee a pure super sport race feeling. Furthermore, the handlebar offers the perfect holding position as a sports type motorcycle, and the strategically positioned handlebars with the switches ensures aggressive but comfortable riding.

Race-spec sporty tires makes the rime more efficient: As light as they are stable, the eye catching 17-inch orange colored alloys are one of the main attraction of this bike. Besides, with 110 mm wide tyres at the front and an impressive 150 mm at the rear this bike has good stability. In addition, wrapped with premium rubber, these tyres will keep you bonded to the road in any conditions like dry, or wet.

Suspension performance will please you anyway: KTM RC 125 features sporty type upside down telescopic forks from WP at the front. This ensure highest level of stability and precision, no matters where you are riding. The 43 mm outer tube diameter provides the same performance as the elder siblings of RC. Other hand, WP APEX – Mono-shock suspensions will take care of perfect cornering and comfort.

Advanced LCD Display makes you ride more comfortable and hassle-free.:

Advanced and fully LCD display panel is fully loaded for KTM RC 125. It has gear indicator, low fuel indicator, service reminder monitor, the RPM alert, speedometer and a beautiful digital clock to ease the riders riding.

Disadvantages of KTM RC 125:

Aggressive riding stance will prove to be painful in city as well as on the highway:

However, the aggressive ergonomics helps the RC mince corner after corner, but the same cannot be said about its day-to-day city use. Just like the other aggressive sports machine, it is bound to cause some neck, wrist and back aches. 

Top end power needs to be more adequate:

While the KTM RC 125 might share most of its parts from the elder siblings, but it gets its engine from the 125 Duke. Due to this reason it struggles to get cross 100 KM per hour speed.

High asking price:

Due to various causes price range varies from one place to another, but the asking price of this bike seemed little bit higher than its segment. Though this bike has more advanced features than another comparing models still it needs to be provided in less price.