Cagiva W8 vs KTM 125 LC2 (1998)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Cagiva W8stacks up against the KTM 125 LC2. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCagiva W8KTM 125 LC2
Model year19981998
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower15 hp14 hp
Torque17 Nm11 Nm
Weight115 kg121 kg
Seat height34 mm34 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc

Cagiva W8 vs KTM 125 LC2 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Cagiva W8 and the KTM 125 LC2 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Cagiva W8 brings 15 hp in a 115 kg package, while the KTM 125 LC2 counters with 14 hp at 121 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: