2023 KTM 125 XC Review

[@relaxingnoise7992]

We picked up a 125 XC on Tuesday. Just riding around the neighborhood at this point breaking in the engine. The bike wouldn't start this morning. Its was a fouled plug at .84 hours. We had to remove the tank to get the plug out. Going to have to figure out a better system for the trail and races.

[@endurox1481]

Our first plug went out at about the same time. I wouldn't be concerned at all. We’ve got almost 8 hours on the bike and it hasn’t fouled another plug. It was being cold started too much and not being cleared out often enough. You’ll be fine. Which dealer did you buy from? Also when can we do a ride day together with the boys?

[@michaelgaynor3721]

@@endurox1481 Just realized I was on my kids account. We're in Columbus and bought from Wheelsports. They have a interesting history. The owner, Wally Wilson, was on team USA in the 80's for the Six Days Trials in Europe. Defiantly need to get together for a ride. We're planning to head down to Wayne as soon as we have a decent day - but open to other venues as well.

[@endurox1481]

@@michaelgaynor3721 I know Wally. He’s a good dude. We ride at Wayne often. I’m in PTO the week of thanksgiving. Let’s pick a day!

[@goneridingparts]

Great "down to earth review". Nice garage setup. I got the 23-300xc and not even had time to ride it.

[@endurox1481]

Appreciated. Thank you.

[@goneridingparts]

@@endurox1481 I have some ideas on promoting our channels if interested, let me know, & we figure out how to exchange emails somehow.

[@goneridingparts]

@@endurox1481 Message Sent.. Thanks !

[@The2006200]

Have you ridden the bike yet? How do you think it would be for an adult B rider?

[@robertsynesael3458]

Thinking of pulling the trigger on one for my son, thanks for the review!

[@endurox1481]

My son has 25 hours on his and it’s been terrific thus far!

[@eliasschiessl5196]

Hey, the small wings on the front fender are to prevent swirled dirt from being flung up ;) 5:00

[@endurox1481]

That’s terrific to know! Thank you.

[@noahlindsey5100]

Great bike review. These bikes have a lot of low end especially for a 125 2 stroke. The TBI is definitely a game changer. With a heavier flywheel weight, this would be a trail weapon. Great review, and awesome bike!!

[@endurox1481]

I completely agree about the torque down low. I’ve even given thought to getting one. It’s very cool.

[@MichaelSmith-pg6gi]

125s are an absolute blast to ride. Really interested in the 150 enduro range for my next bike.

[@endurox1481]

That they are sir. One of our riding partners has a 2019 250 Husky. It’s a very good bike.

[@rickvonderchek6898]

Maybe you can answer this how do you think this would work for a 220 lbs real old guy ? I’ve always had 300,s but at my age I like thing with less power.

[@endurox1481]

That bike can pull hard and it has more bottom end than you would think it should.

[@301offroad]

Great review. How have you like it since making this video ? Im looking into getting one

[@joecarlino7870]

I wonder if a BR9 plug would be better for trail riding?

[@pickleskingdom6862]

Thanks, great review! How long does it take to break in?

[@endurox1481]

Thank you. Break In doesn't take long at all. a couple of hours.

[@Tsxtasy1]

I put some sandpaper grip tape inside the grab handle. Even in mud I can get a decent hold of

[@benjaacevedoc5735]

hello! What mixture of gasoline do you do to your motorcycle? 1:40? 1:50?

[@endurox1481]

40:1 is what the manual recommends for the TBI bikes. That’s what I’ve be been running.

[@07scoobywrx]

Just switched my 14 year old son from a 18 crf150rb to a 24 ktm 250xcf! Ktm makes super nice bikes!!

[@endurox1481]

nice bike! Congratulations!

[@AnthonyJay]

Thanks for making this video! Looking for a 2-stroke to learn on with a bit of forgiveness. Was trying to learn on a 22’ 300xc and that was a mistake 😂 Think this one is much more manageable for a beginner?

[@endurox1481]

HI there. It is an excellent bike for an adult to learn on.

[@ryanboening]

Awesome review! Thanks a lot for the video!

[@endurox1481]

Thank you very much!

[@learningtofly6804]

Nice vid Robert! You think Similar torque to the Xtrainer?

[@endurox1481]

Yes. For a 125 it has torque. I am surprised. Thank you for the kind words.

[@The2006200]

if you mean the 300 then no I doubt it.

[@endurox1481]

@@The2006200 there are always doubters. I have an opinion. You can disagree and it’s your right. I have no issue with disagreement. Rock out man!

[@The2006200]

@@endurox1481 Im not disagreeing with you. he asked if a 125 had the same torque as a 300. that's what I'm doubtful of. does it?

[@endurox1481]

@@The2006200 I did use the word “similar”. That is very ambiguous so you do deserve a more refined response. Apologies. That said is the torque identical to a 300? Of course not as there’s a large delta in displacement. For a 125 it is torquey as heck. To be fair, I would say it’s torque is on par with a Beta 200 RR. Thanks for watching man.

[@straightnobraker4677]

The cold start thing is actually some really impressive engineering. Hadnt heard that from any other review

[@endurox1481]

Thank you

[@foxtailadventures]

Very cool, congrats on the new bike!!

[@endurox1481]

Thank you!

[@AmericanPiddler]

Nicely done neighbor!

[@endurox1481]

Thank you buddy!

[@endurox1481]

Thank you buddy!

[@endurox1481]

Thank you buddy!

[@andymike6575]

Is it possible to put a 150 piston, head, and cylinder on? Would it require an ecm tune? Wish they made a 150 xc without the wide ratio gears

[@endurox1481]

I am uncertain. I'll bet the 150 XC-W will be TBI next year. That's a plus.

[@relaxingnoise7992]

Hey Robert we are down at Wayne right now. We are at the sycamore trail head. Where are you at?

[@relaxingnoise7992]

What trial head*

[@nojfrom.baya.]

To make the mixture for that 125 motorboat in 2023, one does it in the tank or does she do it herself?

[@endurox1481]

You premix the fuel.

[@justinl55]

Great job on the video! Any chance you could send me a link to the kit you bought to fix your dented pipe? Also, my 12yr old son is currently on a KTM 85sx, do you have any tips or tricks to make it more trail friendly? Thanks

[@endurox1481]

Here is the link to the repair kit. BTW it worked terrific with one modification. I used the spacer adapters I had laying around for wrap around hand guards for use on narrow handlebars. www.ebay.com/itm/155207193433?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=F9saPuPdTXG&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=2CdAYhRET7q&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY As far as how to make the 85SX a better trail machine. We added a 9 oz. Flywheel weight, up one tooth on the rear sprocket, bark busters, pro circuit USF approved silencer with spark arrestor, IMS oversized fuel tank, and a good gummy tire. We used an IRC iX09 Gekkota. And use the Iridium plugs by NGK. They last 4 times as long as the standard NGK. BR9ECMIX NGK part number 2707.

[@justinl55]

@@endurox1481 Ok great! Thanks for the info! I’ll do those mods and maybe add a lectron carb. As soon as my son grows a little more I think I’ll step him up to the same bike you did! Thanks again!

[@endurox1481]

@@justinl55 I would recommend the SmartCarb2. We ran that on his 85SX and it worked beautifully.

[@justinl55]

Ok thanks, I’ll watch some reviews and compare the two!

[@SmozzZy]

I probably sound stupid but I’m thinking of getting this, and since it’s a cross country dirtbike, is it good for jumps and super off-road stuff? Like riding in rocky dried up creeks and rivers?

[@endurox1481]

Not stupid at all man. It’s. Terrific bike. It’s for sale if you’re near Ohio. It’s got a good deal of upgrades now. And yes it terrific for what you describe. My son moved over to a KX250X. I did as well.

[@SmozzZy]

@@endurox1481 okay thanks man

[@wooodsryder]

What is the low end power like?

[@endurox1481]

The bike will lug. Granted it won’t lug exactly like a 300 2T but it is surprising how well the low end is.

[@BrianSmith-si4zd]

I put grip tape in the hand hold space

[@brandon0784]

I’m the owner of that bike now and how do I install a headlight on it?

[@endurox1481]

@@brandon0784 I don’t believe you can. When I researched a headlight for the 125 I was told the stator is only 35 watt which is not enough to power the bike and a headlight. Ironically enough the stator is the same as that of the 85 SX. I would recommend the polisport lookos solar headlight. It will recharge via solar, or a usb charger. The light lasts for 4-6 hours.

[@brandon0784]

@@endurox1481 I need the headlight for over eight hours

[@wulfhd1508]

2024??? model

[@robrozek9265]

Did you look at the Sherico 125 for your son

[@endurox1481]

I sure did. I wanted the TBI.

[@KianTabesch-i5r]

is it a good bike to start riding if im 5,11?

[@endurox1481]

Absolutely.

[@endurox1481]

125 2-Strokes will teach you clutch control. This is why the 125 is so important for a new rider regarding 2-Strokes.

[@ls1chevy2]

How much does your son weigh I'm thinking about getting one I'm about 170 right now 175with gear on

[@endurox1481]

He weighs 130 pounds

[@ls1chevy2]

@@endurox1481 That's about the same as my son he just turned 13

[@endurox1481]

@@ls1chevy2 My son probably has about 500 hours of seat time.

[@ls1chevy2]

@@endurox1481 mine has about 10.... 20 tops

[@angardurrani5323]

great review, your son is a lucky guy.

[@relaxingnoise7992]

Good video Robert. We're looking at the same upgrade - but from a KX100. Should be fun seeing the boys on the trails at ACES events next year.

[@endurox1481]

The ACES series is a blast. Thanks for the feedback. It would be great to get together for a ride. Let us know. We’re down. The new bike is amazing. I would recommend it.

[@pigmanz1280]

i have a kx100 and want to make the switch as well

[@pjb4653]

I want one

[@karstencostain5640]

Hey I just bought one of these and I keep reading about there being a temperature sensor gauge on there. I can’t find the gauge anywhere!! Do you happen to know where it is?

[@endurox1481]

There is a small lcd behind the handlebar pad. I’ve never noticed if it also displays temp? Do you feel your new bike is running too hot?

[@karstencostain5640]

@@endurox1481 I just picked it up today, haven’t even rode it yet it’s just a feature I read about so I was trying to find it. From what I know that one behind the bars is just the fuel and FI light and hours not temperature.

[@endurox1481]

@@karstencostain5640 I am unaware of a temp sensor. If you find it let me know.

[@karstencostain5640]

@@endurox1481 will do. Thanks for the reply

[@JoeJ523]

A lot of people think the 125 two strokes are for kids but honestly it has more horse power then my 23 klx 300 lol hopefully trading that bike for this one today lol

[@endurox1481]

It’s a terrific bike. My son just jumped from this to a 24’ Beta 200RR Race Edition. Videos to come on that bike. I used to ride a KLX300R and this KTM is a way better bike than the KLX. I will say you need to keep the revs up but it’s an easy bike to ride.

[@JoeJ523]

Yeah because I used the klx 300 dual sport strictly off road and that bike is something like 330 pounds and the suspension is not great for the rough trails we ride on.

[@endurox1481]

@@JoeJ523the KLX was riding you my friend. Now you’ll be able to ride the KTM.

[@michaelgaynor3721]

hi Robert. let's take the kids riding in the Wayne on Wednesday!

[@endurox1481]

That’s awesome. Name the time. White Oak Trailhead?

[@michaelgaynor3721]

@@endurox1481 We're going to plan to arrive at 11:30am and ride the Dorr Run Loop. Parking at the first lot

[@endurox1481]

@@michaelgaynor3721 sounds good. See you there. The trailer is loaded.

[@michaelgaynor3721]

@@endurox1481 Good deal. Weather should be great!

[@thomastjg53]

Wish it ktm would come out with a 150 xc , or a 200 xc.

[@endurox1481]

I will almost bet if you rode the new 125 XC you would have no interest in a 150 or 200. It’s torquey.

[@user-wz4ei2iu6w]

Very cool!

[@endurox1481]

Thank you

[@user-wz4ei2iu6w]

@@endurox1481 You're welcome

[@marcomichel99]

Great dad overall

[@catwiener22]

Very nice bike.

[@endurox1481]

Thank you

[@nojfrom.baya.]

That motor has 2 tanks, why is it?

[@endurox1481]

There is only one tank.

[@The2006200]

First review!

[@endurox1481]

I hope you enjoyed it. More to come.

[@zeroh_chill2966]

No new videos riding it? WTH

[@endurox1481]

Yeah. LOL. I have video from our last ride last year and a little from his first enduro of the year in NJ from a couple of weeks back. We will get more going very soon as rising season here in has really picked up. Apologies. He’s running Mousse bibs now BTW.

[@kochj0713]

You are not an idiot for thinking as you did

[@endurox1481]

Thank you for the kind words. It was a bit embarrassing.