2019 KTM 125 SX vs 2023 Kawasaki KX85
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| General |
| Colours | Orange/white/black | Lime Green |
| Dimensions |
| Length (mm) | - | 1830 mm |
| Length (in.) | - | 72.0 inches |
| Height (mm) | - | 1100 mm |
| Height (in.) | - | 43.3 inches |
| Width (in.) | - | 30.1 inches |
| Width (mm) | - | 765 mm |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | 14.8 inches | 11.4 inches |
| Seat Height (mm) | 950 mm | 830 mm |
| Seat Height (in.) | 37.4 inches | 32.7 inches |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 58.5 inches | 49.8 inches |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1485 mm | 1265 mm |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 375 mm | 290 mm |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 87.5 | - |
| Wet Weight (kg) | - | 75.0 kg |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | - | 165.3 pounds |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 7.50 litres | 5.00 litres |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 1.98 US gallons | 1.32 US gallons |
| Dry Weight (lbs.) | 192.9 pounds | - |
| Engine |
| Displacement (cc) | 124.8 cc | 84.0 cc |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 54.0 x 54.5 mm | 48.5 x 45.8 mm |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 2.1 x 2.1 inches | 1.9 x 1.8 inches |
| Displacement (ci) | 7.62 cubic inches | 5.13 cubic inches |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, two-stroke | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Engine Detail | Reed intake. | - |
| Fuel System | Carburettor. Mikuni TMX | Carburettor. Keihin 28mm |
| Compression Ratio | - | 10.9:1 |
| Engine Lubrication | - | Petrol mix |
| Ignition | Kokusan EMS | CDI with digital advance |
| Starter | Kick | Kick |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc clutch, hydraulically actuated | Wet multidisc |
| Final Drive | Chain (final drive) | Chain (final drive) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Primary Drive | 13:50. Primary drive: 23:73. | - |
| Chassis |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | 12.2 inches | 10.8 inches |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | 310 mm | 275 mm |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | 11.8 inches | 10.8 inches |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | 300 mm | 275 mm |
| Trail (mm) | - | 97 mm |
| Trail (in.) | - | 3.8 inches |
| Frame Type | Chrome-molybdenum steel central-tube frame | High-tensile steel perimeter design with subframe member |
| Suspension - Front | WP-USD, AER 48, Ø 48 mm | 36mm inverted telescopic cartridge fork with 20-way compression damping |
| Suspension - Rear | WP shock absorber with linkage | Uni-Trak® single shock system with 24-way compression and 21-way rebound damping, plus adjustable spring preload |
| Rake | 26.1° | 29.0° |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | Single disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings | Single disc. Petal disc with dual-piston caliper |
| Brakes - Rear | Single disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings | Single disc. Petal disc with single-piston caliper |
| Rims | CNC machined hubs. Excel rims. Wire spoked. | Wire spoked |
| Tyres - Front | - | 70/100-17 |