KTM 125 LC2 vs Cagiva W8 (1998)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 125 LC2stacks up against the Cagiva W8. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 125 LC2Cagiva W8
Model year19981998
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower14 hp15 hp
Torque11 Nm17 Nm
Weight121 kg115 kg
Seat height34 mm34 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc

KTM 125 LC2 vs Cagiva W8 — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 125 LC2 and the Cagiva W8 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 125 LC2 brings 14 hp in a 121 kg package, while the Cagiva W8 counters with 15 hp at 115 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: