BMW R 1300 RT vs Modenas Karisma 125S Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of BMW R 1300 RT and Modenas Karisma 125S, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The BMW R 1300 RT priced at RM 165,500 while the Modenas Karisma 125S Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 5,397. Comparing the technical specifications, Modenas Karisma 125S engine displacement is 124.8 while the BMW R 1300 RT houses a 1300 engine.

Brand	BMW Malaysia	Modenas Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 165,500 BMW R 1300 RT Price	RM 5,397 Modenas Karisma 125S Price
Variant	BMW R 1300 RT Standard	Karisma 125S Standard
User Rating	4 R 1300 RT reviews	4.42 Karisma 125S reviews
Fuel Type	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type	Adventure Touring Adventure Touring Motorcycles in Malaysia	Scooter Scooter Motorcycles in Malaysia

Key Features

Start Option	Electric	Kick & Electric
Maximum Power	145 hp	9.3 hp
Displacement	1300 cc	124.8 cc

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Photo Comparision

BMW R 1300 RT Slant Front View Full Image

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Modenas Karisma 125S Slant Front View Full Image

Modenas Karisma 125S Slant Rear View Full Image

Modenas Karisma 125S Front View Full Image

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

	4/5 1 reviews	4.42/5 11 reviews
User Review Comparison	Adventure model meant to grab hearts with its excellent touring capacity I might have rode so many adventure bikes falling under the brand name of BMW in earlier decades, but this new model from the brand could easily... Read More S syasya Jul 03, 2025 for BMW R 1300 RT	A fuss-free, basic automatic commuter The Modenas Karisma 125S can bait any upstart young rider who is on the lookout for a fuss-free, basic automatic commuter along with enough... Read More M Muhammad May 08, 2025 for Modenas Karisma 125S

From The Experts

Things we like	--	Sporty looks Efficient, Euro-4 compliant engine Agile handling Read More
Things we don't like	--	ABS and CBS are missing Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1300 cc	124.8 cc
Maximum Power	145 hp	9.3 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	30 L	5.1 L
Exhaust Pipes	2 Into 1 Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Compression Ratio	13.1:1	10:1
Injection Type	Electronic Injection	Fuel Injection
Cooling System	Air/Liquid Cooled	Air Cooled
Engine Type	Twin-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air-Liquid Cooled Engine	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air-Cooled, SOHC Engine
Drive Type	Cardan Shaft Drive	Belt Drive
Clutch Type	Wet clutch, anti-hopping clutch, hydraulically operated	Dry, Centrifugal
Alternator	Three-phase alternator with 650 W	--
No. Of Cylinder	2	1
Maximum Torque	149 Nm	10 Nm
Bore X Stroke	106.5 mm x 73 mm	52.4 mm x 57.9 mm
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	SOHC
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	7500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	6500 rpm	6000 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Scooter
Width	1012 mm	670 mm
Length	2280 mm	1890 mm
Wheel Base	1534 mm	1250 mm
Seat Height	870 mm	770 mm
Kerb Weight	--	108 kg
Height	--	1120 mm
Ground Clearance	--	120 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Kick & Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type	Runflat	Tubeless
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	80/90 R14
Rear Tyre	190/55 ZR17	90/90 R14
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R14
Front Wheel Size	R17	R14

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	--	7 Ah

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	CVT
Gear Box	6-Speed	Variable Speed

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	--	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	--	Mono Shock

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	--
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Eco, Rain, Road, Enduro Eco, Rain, Road, Enduro	Street Street
Leg Guards	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	--
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	--
Traction Control	Yes	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Stability Control	Yes	No
Back Rest	No	No
Launch Control	--	No
Shutter Lock	--	Yes

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Analog Analog
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Yes	No
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Navigator	--	No