KTM SX 125 vs Malaguti XSM125 (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM SX 125stacks up against the Malaguti XSM125. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM SX 125Malaguti XSM125
Model year20262023
Price$8,449
Engine124 cc125 cc
Horsepower15 hp
Torque11 Nm
Weight92 kg124 kg
Seat height958 mm39 mm
Fuel capacity7.0 L1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain6-speed
Front brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. ABS
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. ABS
TiresDunlop® GEOMAX MX34 80/100 R21 51M / Dunlop® GEOMAX MX34 100/90 R19 57M100/80-17 / 130/70-17

KTM SX 125 vs Malaguti XSM125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM SX 125 and the Malaguti XSM125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM SX 125 brings its published horsepower in a 92 kg package, while the Malaguti XSM125 counters with 15 hp at 124 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: