Sherco 125 X-Ride vs Orion RFZ 125 Open (2017)

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

Spec comparison

SpecSherco 125 X-RideOrion RFZ 125 Open
Model year20172016
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Weight87 kg75 kg
Seat height34 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L0.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires1.60-21 / 2.15-18 60/100-17 / 80/100-14

Sherco 125 X-Ride vs Orion RFZ 125 Open — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sherco 125 X-Ride and the Orion RFZ 125 Open 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 Orion RFZ 125 Open counters with its own power figure at 75 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: