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KTM RC 390
KTM RC 390
Standard
RM 33,800
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Modenas Karisma 125S
Modenas Karisma 125S
Standard
RM 5,397
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KTM RC 390 vs Modenas Karisma 125S Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of KTM RC 390 and Modenas Karisma 125S, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The KTM RC 390 priced at RM 33,800 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 RC 390 houses a 373 engine.

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Overview: RC 390 vs Karisma 125S

Brand KTM Malaysia Modenas Malaysia
Off Road Price* RM 33,800 KTM RC 390 Price RM 5,397 Modenas Karisma 125S Price
Variant KTM RC 390 Standard Karisma 125S Standard
User Rating 4.31 RC 390 reviews 4.42 Karisma 125S reviews
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type Sport Sport Motorcycles in Malaysia Scooter Scooter Motorcycles in Malaysia

Key Features

Start Option Electric Kick & Electric
Displacement 373 cc 124.8 cc
Maximum Power 43 hp 9.3 hp

Best Loan Offers

DP RM 6,800 Installment : RM 394 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS DP RM 1,100 Installment : RM 62 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.31/5
15 reviews
4.42/5
11 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Pocket rocket mixing track and traffic

    I bought the updated RC 390 to play around on the track, but it's surprisingly helpful in getting from Subang to Cyberjaya during the week. It's...

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    L
    Lionel Jul 16, 2025 for KTM RC 390
  • 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

Powerful engine

ABS enabled brakes

Fully digital instrument panel

Smooth handling

 

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Sporty looks

Efficient, Euro-4 compliant engine

Agile handling

 

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Things we don't like

Expensive vehicle

Cannot be used for daily errands

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ABS and CBS are missing

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 373 cc 124.8 cc
Maximum Power 43 hp 9.3 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 13.7 L 5.1 L
Engine Type 1-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Engine Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air-Cooled, SOHC Engine
Bore X Stroke 89 mm x 60 mm 52.4 mm x 57.9 mm
No. Of Cylinder 1 1
Drive Type Chain Drive Belt Drive
Maximum Torque 37 Nm 10 Nm
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Air Cooled
Injection Type Fuel Injection Fuel Injection
Exhaust Pipes Single Exhaust Single Exhaust
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder 4 --
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate Dry, Centrifugal
Compression Ratio -- 10:1
Valve Configuration -- SOHC
RPM at Maximum Power -- 7500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque -- 6000 rpm
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Dimension

Category Sport Scooter
Seating Capacity 2 --
Dry Weight 155 kg --
Seat Height 824 mm 770 mm
Ground Clearance 158 mm 120 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 --

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre 110/70 R17 80/90 R14
Rear Tyre 150/60 R17 90/90 R14
Rear Wheel Size R17 R14
Tyre Type Radial, Tubeless Tubeless
Front Wheel Size R17 R14

Electrical

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

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Rear) 150 mm --
Suspension Travel(Front) 120 mm --
Front Suspension WP APEX 43 Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension WP APEX - Monoshock Mono Shock

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type Manual CVT
Gear Box 6-Speed Variable Speed

Safety & Security

Pass Switch Yes Yes
Leg Guards No No
Wheel Lock Front/back No --
Central Locking No --
Anti-Theft Alarm No --
Back Rest No No
Side Reflectors Yes Yes
Shutter Lock No Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes No
Riding Modes Sport Sport Street Street
Launch Control No No
Traction Control -- No
Stability Control -- No
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Console

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital Digital Digital
Tripmeter Yes Yes
Navigator No No
Speedometer Digital Digital Analog Analog
Tachometer Yes No
Side Stand Indicator No --
Display Screen Yes Yes
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Chassis & Suspension

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

Electrical

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

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control No No
Height Adjustable Seats No No

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KTM RC 390 vs Modenas Karisma 125S FAQs

Which Motorcycle is cheaper between KTM RC 390 vs Modenas Karisma 125S?

RC 390 is priced at RM 33,800 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 RC 390 vs Karisma 125S?

The RC 390 comes with a ground clearance of 158 mm , on the other hand the Karisma 125S comes with a ground clearance of 120 mm , hence the KTM RC 390 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 RC 390

Powerful engine

ABS enabled brakes

Fully digital instrument panel

Smooth handling

 

Things we don't like in RC 390

Expensive vehicle

Cannot be used for daily errands

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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