KTM 125 XC-W vs Sherco 125 X-Ride (2019)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 125 XC-WSherco 125 X-Ride
Model year20192017
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Weight91 kg87 kg
Seat height38 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity2.5 L1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearingsSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearingsSingle disc
Tires1.60-21 / 2.15-18

KTM 125 XC-W vs Sherco 125 X-Ride — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 125 XC-W and the Sherco 125 X-Ride 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 X-Ride counters with its own power figure at 87 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: