Jincheng ST 125 SM vs KTM Sting 125 (2003)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Jincheng ST 125 SMstacks up against the KTM Sting 125. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecJincheng ST 125 SMKTM Sting 125
Model year20031999
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower12 hp14 hp
Torque13 Nm
Weight123 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires100/80-17 / 120/80-17 110/70-17 / 130/70-17

Jincheng ST 125 SM vs KTM Sting 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Jincheng ST 125 SM and the KTM Sting 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Jincheng ST 125 SM brings 12 hp in a 123 kg package, while the KTM Sting 125 counters with 14 hp.

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: