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

SpecKTM 125 EXCFX Bikes FX5 Steel
Model year20162016
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Weight94 kg
Seat height38 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity2.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Formula 4-piston hydraulic trials/enduro
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Formula 2-piston hydraulic trials/enduro
Tires70/100-19 / 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: