KTM 125 XC-W vs Sherco 125 SE-R (2019)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 125 XC-WSherco 125 SE-R
Model year20192019
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Weight91 kg
Seat height38 mm37 mm
Fuel capacity2.5 L2.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearingsSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearingsSingle disc

KTM 125 XC-W vs Sherco 125 SE-R — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 125 XC-W and the Sherco 125 SE-R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 125 XC-W brings its published horsepower in a 91 kg package, while the Sherco 125 SE-R 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: