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

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

Spec comparison

SpecSherco 125 SE-RKTM 125 XC-W
Model year20192019
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Weight91 kg
Seat height37 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity2.8 L2.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings

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

Picking between the Sherco 125 SE-R and the KTM 125 XC-W usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sherco 125 SE-R brings its published horsepower, while the KTM 125 XC-W counters with its own power figure at 91 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: