1999
KTM Sting 125 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 843243 |
|---|---|
| Category | Super motard |
| Make | KTM |
| Model | Sting 125 |
| Year | 1999 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Fronttyre | 110/70-17 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
| Reartyre | 130/70-17 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 56.0 x 50.7 mm (2.2 x 2.0 inches) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 12.5:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 124.76 ccm (7.61 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuelconsumption | 0.43 litres/100 km (232.6 km/l or 547.03 mpg) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Greenhousegases | 10.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Power | 13.50 HP (9.9 kW)) @ 8400 RPM |
| Topspeed | 102.0 km/h (63.4 mph) |
| Torque | 13.10 Nm (1.3 kgf-m or 9.7 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Starter | Electric |
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Physical Measures & Capacities
| Frontpercentageofweight | 46.5 |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 8.50 litres (2.25 gallons) |
| Seatheight | 840 mm (33.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 121.0 kg (266.8 pounds) |
About KTM
Country of Origin:
Austria
Founder:
Hans Trunkenpolz (later joined by Ernst Kronreif)
Best Known For:
Off-road/enduro supremacy, Dakar wins, Duke/RC streetbikes, and READY TO RACE ethos
Company History
KTM evolved from a postwar repair shop into a racing juggernaut by treating competition as R&D. Lightweight two-strokes made the brand a force in motocross and enduro; later four-strokes and advanced electronics cemented dominance. Dakar Rally victories showcased reliability under extreme conditions and fed the Adventure lineup—bikes that balance long-travel composure with startling pace. On the street, the Duke and RC families brought razor geometry and punchy singles/twins to license tiers worldwide, while the 1290 Super Duke and Adventure pushed the IMU-aided edge of performance. Corporate agility—acquisitions, platform sharing with Husqvarna/GASGAS—expanded reach without blurring identity. Historically, KTM changed expectations for chassis feedback and electronics integration in dirt and on road, proving that orange-painted ferocity could also be precise. The brand’s throughline is simple: build light, communicate grip, and let riders go fast safely. Few companies have turned a color and a slogan into such a reliable proxy for results.