Sherco 125 X-Ride vs KTM 125 EXC (2017)

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

Spec comparison

SpecSherco 125 X-RideKTM 125 EXC
Model year20172016
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Weight87 kg94 kg
Seat height34 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L2.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires1.60-21 / 2.15-18

Sherco 125 X-Ride vs KTM 125 EXC — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sherco 125 X-Ride and the KTM 125 EXC usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sherco 125 X-Ride brings its published horsepower in a 87 kg package, while the KTM 125 EXC counters with its own power figure at 94 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: