KTM 125 LC2 vs Honda XLR 125R (1998)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 125 LC2Honda XLR 125R
Model year19981998
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower14 hp
Torque11 Nm
Weight121 kg
Seat height34 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc

KTM 125 LC2 vs Honda XLR 125R — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 125 LC2 and the Honda XLR 125R 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 Honda XLR 125R counters with its own power figure.

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: