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KTM 890 Adventure
KTM 890 Adventure
Standard
RM 96,800
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Modenas Karisma 125S
Modenas Karisma 125S
Standard
RM 5,397
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KTM 890 Adventure vs Modenas Karisma 125S Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of KTM 890 Adventure and Modenas Karisma 125S, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The KTM 890 Adventure priced at RM 96,800 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 KTM 890 Adventure houses a 889 engine.

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Overview: 890 Adventure vs Karisma 125S

Brand KTM Malaysia Modenas Malaysia
Off Road Price* RM 96,800 KTM 890 Adventure Price RM 5,397 Modenas Karisma 125S Price
Variant 890 Adventure Standard Karisma 125S Standard
User Rating 4.5 890 Adventure 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 103 hp 9.3 hp
Displacement 889 cc 124.8 cc

Best Loan Offers

DP RM 19,400 Installment : RM 1,130 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS DP RM 1,100 Installment : RM 62 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.5/5
8 reviews
4.42/5
11 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Mid-range beast The King of Malaysian Roads

    I was looking for a bike that’s suitable for both off-road adventures and long rides, and fortunately the KTM 890-Adventure ticked all the boxes....

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    J
    Jayce Jul 14, 2025 for KTM 890 Adventure
  • 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...

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    M
    Muhammad May 08, 2025 for Modenas Karisma 125S

From The Experts

Things we like
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Sporty looks

Efficient, Euro-4 compliant engine

Agile handling

 

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Things we don't like
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ABS and CBS are missing

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 889 cc 124.8 cc
Maximum Power 103 hp 9.3 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 20 L 5.1 L
Maximum Torque 100 Nm 10 Nm
Engine Type Parallel-Twin Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, 4-Valves, DOHC Engine Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air-Cooled, SOHC Engine
Clutch Type PASC Slipper Clutch Dry, Centrifugal
Bore X Stroke 90.7 mm x 68.8 mm 52.4 mm x 57.9 mm
Lubrication System Forced Oil --
Injection Type Fuel Injection Fuel Injection
Drive Type Chain Drive Belt Drive
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Air Cooled
Exhaust Pipes Single Exhaust Single Exhaust
No. Of Cylinder 2 1
Valve Configuration DOHC SOHC
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder 4 --
RPM at Maximum Torque 6500 rpm 6000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power 8000 rpm 7500 rpm
Compression Ratio -- 10:1
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Dimension

Category Adventure Touring Scooter
Seating Capacity 2 --
Ground Clearance 233 mm 120 mm
Dry Weight 196 kg --
Seat Height 830 mm 770 mm
Kerb Weight -- 108 kg
Width -- 670 mm
Length -- 1890 mm
Height -- 1120 mm
Wheel Base -- 1250 mm
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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option Electric Kick & Electric
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Fuel Supply System Fuel Injection --

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Front) 200 mm --
Suspension Travel(Rear) 200 mm --
Front Suspension WP APEX 43 Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension Monoshock Mono Shock

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size R21 R14
Rear Wheel Size R18 R14
Tyre Type Radial Tubeless
Rear Tyre -- 90/90 R14
Front Tyre -- 80/90 R14

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type Manual CVT
Gear Box 6-Speed Variable Speed

Electrical

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

Safety & Security

ABS Yes --
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back No --
Side Reflectors Yes Yes
Leg Guards No No
Back Rest No No
Stability Control Yes No
Traction Control Yes No
Launch Control No No
Riding Modes Off Road, Touring Off Road, Touring Street Street
Engine Check Warning Yes No
Advanced Safety Features MTC MTC --
Shutter Lock No Yes
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Console

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

Head Lamp LED LED LED LED
Indicator Light Yes Yes
Tail Lamp LED LED LED LED
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Accessory Outlet -- Yes

Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Straight Dual Straight
Side Wings Yes Yes
Body Frame Type Chromium-Molybdenum Chromium-Molybdenum Underbone Underbone
Chrome Garnish No --
Body Frame Material Steel Steel Alloy Alloy

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control No No
Height Adjustable Seats Yes No

Brake

Rear Brake Disc Disc Drum Drum
Front Brake Dual Disc Dual Disc Disc Disc

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KTM 890 Adventure vs Modenas Karisma 125S FAQs

Which Motorcycle is cheaper between KTM 890 Adventure vs Modenas Karisma 125S?

890 Adventure is priced at RM 96,800 and Karisma 125S is priced at RM 5,397. Hence Karisma 125S is the cheapest amongst these Motorcycle.

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Which Motorcycle has Higher ground clearance between 890 Adventure vs Karisma 125S?

The 890 Adventure comes with a ground clearance of 233 mm , on the other hand the Karisma 125S comes with a ground clearance of 120 mm , hence the KTM 890 Adventure has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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From The Experts

Get the better insight and helps to buy or not
Things we like in Karisma 125S

Sporty looks

Efficient, Euro-4 compliant engine

Agile handling

 

Things we don't like in Karisma 125S

ABS and CBS are missing

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