2027 KTM 125 XC

2027 KTM 125 XC

The KTM 125 XC is the product of years of relentless Racing and Development, which have turned it into one of the most aggressive 2-stroke machines racing in GNCC. With its low weight, quick responses, and a build meant for wide-open riding, the KTM 125 XC sets the definition of how a modern XC screamer ought to be.

Features may include:

• Easy Suspension Adjustment

Just like before, both ends of the suspension can be set up easily without tools, so you stay in total control as you hunt down the podium. Out back, a dual compression adjuster that works by hand lets riders change high- and low-speed settings within seconds. Up front, the forks are also simple to tune, because hand-adjustable clickers sit at the bottom of the fork shoe and on the top cap.

• More Usable Power

Unmatched power paired with lightweight construction, at its very best, is what the KTM 125 XC has always stood for. For generations, hardcore cross-country racers have favored the 2-stroke engine for its simplicity and low maintenance cost. The KTM 250 XC arrives in the pits carrying that same legendary performance along with a light engine weight of just 23.9 kg (52.6 lb) – and it's out to hold onto its standing as the benchmark to beat.

• Absolute Control

However gnarly the trail gets, complete control is yours, owing to a frame design focused on the rider that is engineered for longitudinal rigidity and that also moves rotating mass nearer to the center of gravity. Thick frame walls also boost reliability and flex characteristics while delivering unmatched rider feel. The shock mount also supplies the perfect amount of anti-squat for improved traction exiting corners, and the footpegs are mounted in a position that lowers the risk of catching on roots or rocks. On top of that, forged brackets on the lower frame rails make fitting the skid plate easy as well.

• Mass Centralization

Beyond the fact that the expertly crafted frame, which is hydro-formed, laser-cut, and robot-welded, is engineered for exceptional rider feedback and straight-line stability, the chassis is built around specifically calculated longitudinal and torsional flex parameters. As a result, the frame works as a kind of "shock absorber," giving a less harsh ride and, in turn, less rider fatigue across many hard laps.

• Ultimate rigidity

Rely on a durable chain guide and chain guard to minimize the odds of snagging on outside objects - above all in extremely muddy terrain - while cutting down dirt accumulation around the swingarm and rear sprocket.