KTM 125 EXC vs FX Bikes FX5 Steel (2016)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 125 EXCstacks up against the FX Bikes FX5 Steel. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | KTM 125 EXC | FX Bikes FX5 Steel |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2016 | 2016 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 125 cc | 125 cc |
| Weight | 94 kg | — |
| Seat height | 38 mm | 32 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 2.5 L | — |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 4-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Formula 4-piston hydraulic trials/enduro |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Formula 2-piston hydraulic trials/enduro |
| Tires | — | 70/100-19 / 70/100-19 |
KTM 125 EXC vs FX Bikes FX5 Steel — which should you buy?
Picking between the KTM 125 EXC and the FX Bikes FX5 Steel usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 125 EXC brings its published horsepower in a 94 kg package, while the FX Bikes FX5 Steel counters with its own power figure.
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:

