Fantic XEF 125 Performance vs KSR TW 125 SM (2021)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Fantic XEF 125 Performancestacks up against the KSR TW 125 SM. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecFantic XEF 125 PerformanceKSR TW 125 SM
Model year20212021
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower15 hp11 hp
Torque12 Nm
Weight112 kg138 kg
Seat height36 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Wave discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Wave discSingle disc
Tires90/90-21 / 120/90-18 100/80-17 / 130/70-17

Fantic XEF 125 Performance vs KSR TW 125 SM — which should you buy?

Picking between the Fantic XEF 125 Performance and the KSR TW 125 SM usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Fantic XEF 125 Performance brings 15 hp in a 112 kg package, while the KSR TW 125 SM counters with 11 hp at 138 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: