KTM 125 XC Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The KTM 125 XC motorcycle specifications include a 124.8 cc (7.62 cu in) engine, power of 15 hp (10.9 kW), a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 89 kg (196.2 lb).

Key specifications

2021-2023Model years
125 ccDisplacement
15 hpPower
89 kgDry weight
850 mmSeat height
7.5 LFuel tank
375 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
202120222023
Year-specific specification changes

The 2021 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Fuel system
2022Carburettor. Mikuni TMX 38mm flat slide
2023Injection. Keihin
Fuel capacity
20238.48 L (2.24 US gal)
Ignition
2023Vitesco Technologies EMS
Starter
2022Electric & kick
2023Electric

How the KTM 125 XC compares

This compares the motorcycle with all KTM models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the KTM database average.

Engine power15 hp
Low 6.9 hpAverage 70.6 hpHigh 177 hp

About 79% lower than the KTM database average. Around the 13th percentile across KTM models.

Displacement125 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 444 ccHigh 1,301 cc

About 72% lower than the KTM database average. Around the 17th percentile across KTM models.

Seat height850 mm
Low 607 mmAverage 895 mmHigh 992 mm

Very close to the KTM database average. Around the 25th percentile across KTM models.

Fuel capacity7.5 L
Low 2 LAverage 10.6 LHigh 23 L

About 29% smaller than the KTM database average. Around the 25th percentile across KTM models.

This model KTM database average

KTM database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the KTM specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power13th

15 hp — more powerful than about 13% of KTM models with power data.

Displacement17th

125 cc — larger displacement than about 17% of KTM models.

Seat height25th

850 mm — taller than about 25% of KTM models.

Fuel capacity25th

7.5 L — larger than about 25% of KTM fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with KTM average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across KTM models where that dimension is available.

Seat height850 mm
This bike

850

KTM avg

895

5% below average.

Ground clearance375 mm
This bike

375

KTM avg

304

23% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, two-stroke • 125 cc • Liquid cooled • 15 hp
Chassis snapshot

Seat 850 mmClearance 375 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 110-17 front / 150-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 110-17
Rear tire size 150-17
Power-to-weight ratio 0.169 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 168.5 hp/tonne
Specific power 120.2 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 0.99:1 (Square)

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Displacement 124.8 cc (7.62 cu in)
Power 15 hp (10.9 kW)
Bore × stroke 54.0 x 54.5 mm (2.1 x 2.1 inches)
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection
Ignition Kokusan EMS
Starter Kick
Lubrication Wet sump

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Multi-plate clutch, Brembo hydraulics

Chassis and suspension

Frame Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel
Front suspension WP XACT-USD, Ø 48 mm
Rear suspension WP XACT Monoshock with linkage
Front wheel travel 310 mm (12.2 inches)
Rear wheel travel 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rake 26.1°

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 110-17
Rear tire 150-17

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 89 kg (196.2 lb)
Seat height 850 mm (33.5 inches)
Ground clearance 375 mm (14.8 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 7.50 L (1.98 US gal)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.1685 hp/kg

Other specifications

Color options White/orange/black
Price as new US$ 7599. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from KTM models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official KTM information before relying on them. Visit the official KTM website.