Rieju Marathon 125 Pro vs KTM 125 XC (2023)

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

Spec comparison

SpecRieju Marathon 125 ProKTM 125 XC
Model year20232023
Price$8,249
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower15 hp15 hp
Weight121 kg89 kg
Seat height35 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity1.7 L2.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Galfer wave disc with double piston caliperSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Galfer WaveSingle disc
Tires90/90-21 / 120/90-18

Rieju Marathon 125 Pro vs KTM 125 XC — which should you buy?

Picking between the Rieju Marathon 125 Pro and the KTM 125 XC usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Rieju Marathon 125 Pro brings 15 hp in a 121 kg package, while the KTM 125 XC counters with 15 hp at 89 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: