Why KTM did this? - 2023 KTM 125 XC

Let's look closer at brand new 2023 KTM 125 XC 2 stroke offroad race dirt bike and ask couple of questions. Check out the video guys and let me know your thoughts. Cheers!
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2023 KTM 125XC 125SX

[@MC_795]

I Love that KTM is taking 2 strokes to the next level. I think it’s awesome for a lot of people. But for me I prefer simplicity of the yz125 and yz250

[@dirtniron]

thanks for sharing!

[@warclownband]

they dont have a choice. thanks to america epa, its a numbers game as to how many units sold vs how many NON fuel injected. only way to keep selling the 2 strokes is to make as many mosels FI as they can.

[@PBstx1100]

@@warclownband tell that to Yamaha

[@sam_s_]

@@PBstx1100 Yamaha has left there designs the same to they dont have to pass new regulations.

[@billshuey7422]

100% AGREE but can not but them here in Thailand

[@robertrishel3685]

God bless KTM and their continued development of the two stroke❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏

[@joshe2420]

Amen

[@dirtniron]

yea, for sure!

[@tieoneon1614]

The more knowledgeable I get about bikes, the more I like carb's and kickstarts. I started riding the newest bikes, 4T w/ EFI and now Im on a 20 year old KDX and happier and learned a lot more just doing simple maintenance. Not being able to service your own bike do to new tech would piss me off.

[@dirtniron]

thanks for sharing!

[@hhstarwars]

Love the kdx what a work horse of a bike, I ride a 92 rm250 and my friends thought I was crazy for selling my 400ex and keeping the suzi but it’s much more fun and simple to maintain.

[@danhopkinson2811]

@Tie One On agreed! they're trying to make bikes dealer only serviceable. yet dealers won't help unless you buy the bike from them specifically and void the pathetic 30day warranty thats not worth the paper its written on at the first chance they get

[@jed666666]

Kdx os the answer

[@wanderheuvelman1449]

Agreed, the thing that got me into 2 strokes was their simplicity. they are so easy and simple to work on, you don't need special tools and almost everybody can service them. with fuel injection (kits), computers there's just no way for a simple person who likes working on their own bike to do so. might as well go for full electric then.

[@marcmarechal8621]

I definitely appreciate companies pushing new technology in bikes but I’m a basic guy and love both my yz125 and yz250

[@dirtniron]

thanks for sharing

[@corvette_jake7225]

I have a deposit on one, should be here in a few weeks. I'm old and don't want to to deal with kick starting a bike or jetting a carb anymore, I just want to throw my leg over the bike and ride

[@dirtniron]

I bet you will love it! Congrats

[@roscopfish]

I agree 100% on your thoughts on the need to have different mapping between the XC and the SX, believe that this is an advantage Yamaha has with the YZ and YZX.

[@dirtniron]

thanks for sharing

[@KuopioKallavesi]

Okay.. different how and why ? on 2t bike? cant get more low end power and if you put all power on the top then you might aswell have traditional 2T with carbs.

[@charleswinters7129]

At one time Suzuki sold a on off road bike with 18 rear wheel that was 50 CC for adults. In the 1960s they had classes for really small bikes in Europe. My first off road race I raced on an RM 125 in 77.

[@gladegoodrich2297]

Never could ride my 450 Kawasaki as fast as my little 125s.

[@trevor7604]

I have a 2018 300xc with over 200 hours, I have never used the kick starter. Still has the orginal battery and starter. You could bump start a 125 so easy anyways.

[@timmwhite9218]

For 2023 Beta has completely rethought their 125. KTM (and by default, Gas Gas) have obviously paid attention/followed suit to hold onto their portion of the 125cc two stroke market share! Kudos to the entire industry for keeping 2Ts alive and thriving...Braapp‼️ 😃😌

[@fallingover]

I think the price point on 250/300 SX TC will be popular offroad builds for certain riders, that is where e-start comes in.

[@brandonmitchell8846]

I like the fact that Yamaha updated the 125. The price point for me is why I like the 2 stroke. Also the ease of working on it. I would just go 250F otherwise. However I think it is cool they offer it and push the technology. It’s really cool. I will stick with my simple ‘22 yz 125 and a big fat smile under my helmet. Thanks Rado

[@ryanreish8160]

Yea I am all for new fancy complicated bikes because I know that I can just buy a mint used bike if I decide that I want something more simple

[@bikersoncall]

The lack of adjustable valves vs shimming, in 4 strokes annoys me. CRF250, 450 YZ250F , 450F etc...

[@dirtniron]

thanks for sharing Brandon!

[@davidcooper6618]

@@bikersoncall Lack of adjustable valves????

[@urworstnightmare123]

@@bikersoncall what are you on about mate ???

[@mitchellpittman6964]

I just bought one today! Then couldn't take delivery of it because it was missing the foot pegs. "Due to safety I can't take it home". Was told it could take up to 8 weeks to get the pegs from KTM. Of course they didn't tell me this until I paid and was walking out the door.

[@dirtniron]

oh boy that sucks, cant you just install aftermarket?

[@paulherron4289]

This is an older post but in May of 23 I was able to get a new 23 125xc for 6k a full 1000 less the YZ. I was looking for the Yamaha, as of the first 1.5 hrs on the bike my son is loving the KTM. I’ll follow up if it takes a turn 😅

[@lukekelly5115]

I'm sure the flywheel is slightly heavier. If its got that much bottom no need to change the characteristics. Sxf and xcf are basically the same bike with an extra gear and a different rear wheel.

[@lukekelly5115]

@Tommy Ealey I mean some people don't run them in the their bikes on the 2ts at gncc races and thats what the bike is basically built for so maybe it doesn't but with ktms track record id assume its exactly the same with a heavier flywheel.

[@lukekelly5115]

@Tommy Ealey i skipped that stage and went right right to the rekluse. So much wear and tear on my wrists and elbows my hands stop working. I've even been tempted to try a thumb throttle but I'm doing alot better between actually shifting and using my legs the wrists get a huge break.

[@lukekelly5115]

@Tommy Ealey if it was your choice to ride or don't ride you kind of figure it out. I use the clutch quite a bit still the 350 still flames out lmao.

[@colechristensen25]

I’m picking up a 23 125xc for my wife. I’ll make sure to have Spencer and Jay ride it to see what they think. Should arrive in the next few weeks. Thanks Rado

[@dirtniron]

right on Cole! can I come too ;)

[@colechristensen25]

@@dirtniron For sure! You just need to come to UT and then you can :)

[@jaysrabbitholejaysonallen7989]

I always was a Suzuki man ..but I picked up a ktm 250 sx and wow 👌 👏 ktm rips !!°

[@maverick2242]

First, it’s great that one company either 2 stroke or 4 stroke that is continuing the development of technology the board esp 2 strokes, for KTM group it makes sense, it’s why they took over dirtbike sales world wide from the 2000s onwards, they sell as many if nkt more 2 strokes than most brands sell 4 strokes combined. However I also like that Yamaha has kept the YZ simple, it gives the market choice. As for XC vs SXF, it’s simple Rado it’s cost, cyclically I don’t think they didn’t make the changes you want to save us money but it would have added cost, XCs EXCs are more expensive than SXFs. also 125 off road market eg XC type riders will mod those bikes anyway to suit them selves, if the foundation is good let the customer owner personalise it. 2 stroke appeal is for simplicity, even if it is TBI, TPI. Agree if not for KTM group the 2 stroke would have been dead pre 2010, people forget that, Honda, Kawi, Suzuki wanted the 2stroke dead, don’t ever forget that. that’s fact exp Honda, while I’ll never ever buy a new Honda ever again. Props to KTM i’d ride one if I was younger, but for me the YZ is simple fun and that’s why I ride, I’m not competitive racing at pro level so I don’t need the latest tech, just tech that is dialled for me, but motocross esp has always been about pushing development why I hate the 4 stroke era with these 4-5 year model cycles, the 80s every year something was new. Anyway a fan of the new bikes would def love to try one for a ride, any of the TBI models 125-300 frankly be sick to see what it’s like.

[@dirtniron]

thanks for sharing Mav, makes a lot of sense!

[@nojfrom.baya.]

I have a ktm 125 xc 2023 and I bought it out of the box and it already came with a mixture from the ktm factory and I turned it on and ran it, then I turned it on and the spark that you recommend me blew

[@40rpt]

I would actually agree with KTM's approach for a race bike. I'm a dedicated 125 woods racer, and the only thing that I notice about the YZ125X over my woods converted regular YZ125s is that the X is slower when you a riding at race pace. For riders with at least intermediate level 125 skills, the KTM approach is better, as low-end power is largely irrelevant on a 125, even in the woods.

[@SkylarRace]

If you want a 2023 carbureted kick start KTM two stroke just buy the Gas Gas MC125. I have a feeling KTM might keep the Gas Gas MC 2T bikes carb to keep the price down and satisfy that market. As far as the 2023 SX and XC 125's being the same I think the softer map on the map switch is all you need for more technical riding. Plus they offer the 150 XC-W TPI bike for people looking for a woods weapon.

[@dirtniron]

thats a good point, but I dont think they will sell a lot of TPI bikes this year if we know that next year all those model will be TBI..

[@SkylarRace]

@@dirtniron That’s funny because I just bought a 2023 Husky TE300 tpi and absolutely love it for the super technical single track I ride here in New England. I think they’ll sell every tpi bike they build and I think the enduro bikes stay tpi in 2024. TBI is good for motocross and cross country but not so much for hard enduro.

[@TylerMcCool]

@@SkylarRace why not? What's the difference between TPI and TBI on the KTMs?

[@bradsanders6954]

@@TylerMcCool TBI better be better. KTM worked for many years to bring out the TPI, and it has had its issues. The oil pump idea...........un-necessary. Honestly I can jet a 300 carb with a JD jet kit and it is sharp, from 2000 to 6000' elevation. No problems, 35+ mpg. Its not like injection makes the bike pass an EPA test.

[@fmjdustin]

I have the 2021 XC125, it has electric start. Also with the carburetor there is a different chart for slower riding. Now they developed this bike as a GNCC race bike so it’s still not intended as a slow woods bike.

[@dirtniron]

yea, gncc is different.. makes sense

[@brettfrimmer6567]

So my buddy riding a 250 and 300 enduro is right in telling me I’d be miserable if I buy a new KTM 125 xc? I love hard hitting powerband a fast trail riding, but a lot of what we ride is a mix. Spaghetti trails, hill climbs, tight turns, train tracks etc I don’t mind shifting and I love eye watering top end, but he seems to think I’m gonna get beat up and tired on a 125. Part of me thinks he’s right and I’ll regret it, other part thinks I get a 250 enduro and I’ll be bored

[@kingkire1556]

The reason why is "Standardisation". The more all the bike share from 125 to 500 the cheaper and easier. The Japanese bikes started it with the 250 and 450 sharing the same chassis. Now it's KTM's turn to do the same with the entire lineup where possible.

[@dirtniron]

yes, makes sense

[@basedlord88]

YZ-125 is bulletproof, one of the best parts is how simple it is and how easy it is for the average Joe with some mechanic skills to do every job outside of rebuilding the bottom end. Have a 2006 YZ-125 I’m the original owner of and have never once had a issue with it I couldn’t fix myself

[@ls1jeeper]

I have a 125 Sherco and love the 125 bikes... Might pick up one of these 125 XC's

[@njmxjunkie3128]

I wish they counterbalanced these bikes ( all of them) but left them carbureted. The great thing about a 2 stroke is how simple and reliable they are. I don’t want an electric powervalve. I want mechanical powervalve and a carburetor BUT good suspension and a counterbalance shaft.

[@bilbombe]

I am glad more people are aware of KTM keep developing two strokes. They keep em alive:)

[@dirtniron]

exactly!

[@alacnara]

at least yz 125 dont have nothing of this new thinks, 2 strokes is the simple motor, no cables and more crazy stuff...

[@uulee5041]

I would by yamaha

[@dirtbikesfordinner3706]

@@uulee5041 you must like to lose then nothing faster than a sx engine PERIOD. Line them up in a drag race and switch riders too and hands down you will agree that the ktm has more performance 🙃 but yamaha is great tho nothing against them👍

[@uulee5041]

@@dirtbikesfordinner3706 true. But still would buy real japanian 2stroke dirtbike not austrian toy

[@trackpackgt877]

I'm glad a few companies still make 2 strokes bigger than 80cc I wish Suzuki made a modern rm250 feels like the 2 stroke is dying and don't get me wrong I freaking love 4 strokes got 2 of them but grew up on a 2 stroke and wanna buy another one!! Good video

[@wyattguttery9614]

I don’t think deleting the kickstarter would save more than like an 1/8 of a pound if that. I wish companies would just leave them for back up. Electronics aren’t fool proof

[@dirtniron]

makes sense

[@ls1chevy2]

They weigh a little bit over a pound like 500 g

[@akathecanadian]

I don’t know how I feel about electric power valve.. still like the ability to put the red spring/demon spring in and feel the hit naturally

[@bikersoncall]

Sounds like it would lag, and be another headache to fix. Complexity for complexity sake.

[@dirtniron]

will see how it works after first year...

[@charlieward7606]

you can just adjust it to give you loads of lag if you want lol

[@BClassBallin]

My hot take: we need a 150XC not a 125 XC. Yeah, I know you can put a big bore kit on it but I really feel like a 150 powerplant is superior in every way possible in the woods. (yeah, I know, it's designed for XC3 at gncc, that's such a niche class, pretty much everywhere else is either A. open engine racing. Or B. Allows up to 153cc...at least anywhere I've ever raced)

[@dees_patt]

I have a buddie that’s pretty much semi pro for off-road racing and everybody buys the normal motor cross 2 strokes and 4 strokes and they build them to be off-road bikes. They love the power delivery of the motocross bikes. Nobody really buys the off-road versions. So in Ktms mind I think they just did everything a off road racer would do to the race bike and call it a off road bike.

[@dirtniron]

thanks for sharing

[@alfredpaculba1245]

For the price point, yz is the one. More simple, because when you ride a 125 you only want is fun.. But if some technologies in ktm began to fail.. You will no longer have fun... If you want some power changes, you can do that in yz by changing some part like head and carburetor from the price difference of $1200.

[@gpaull2]

Anybody with a YZ who has come on a ride night with us is hating life by the end of the night. In hard enduro type terrain the electric start is a game changer and a huge energy saver…especially on a 125 which stalls constantly in that type of terrain. We either never see them again or they have a different bike with e start within a short time.

[@OtisFlint]

@@gpaull2 Yep. These guys that ride fire roads just don't understand how important E start is. Same with fuel injection, so nice to have a bike that idles all day, never requires jetting changes, etc. I wouldn't spend a nickel on a 2 stroke that didn't have modern tech.

[@dirtniron]

thanks for sharing guys, yes there are many situations when Estart is a life saver, also not all of the riders get to those situations.. it really depends what you ride

[@rarmstrong2804]

I have a few 2019-2022 KTM two strokes but my newest units are Beta. I want the simplicity of carburetion and the option of kick starting

[@craigsteinman9807]

I like Yamahas yzs because they do nothing wrong and alot right .. especially the suspension and .durabilty. and good power and handling..and they are very very stable at speed which makes them so versatile.

[@EnduroCowboys]

Hey Rado! Good questions here hey? Honestly, I don't know either why they wouldn't make more of a difference in the two bikes in regards to the engine, and transmission. Transmission especially, as we know how much different they are in the bigger models. So as you say, all they are really doing is adding the upgrades that people have already been doing for years to SX bikes, to make them more trail worthy...I ride with a couple guys up here in MI that have SX, and YZ, and they are both race bikes, but they have just added the things needed to be trail/enduro bikes. One of them went as far as to swap transmissions on the YZ with WR to get that wider ratio like the enduro bikes have, but honestly, I think it's kind of silly...why go through all that hassle when you can just buy and enduro bike LOL....but...different strokes for different folks I guess. As for this 125 KTM....I look forward to seeing a review of the two once they are available. Are you thinking you'll get one to try out and review? As always, great videos, keep em coming! God bless! -Steve

[@dirtniron]

thanks Steve, makes sense! yes, I hoping to get one for the review

[@lawrencefranck9417]

Best in class torque and top end what would you change?

[@johnhewitt1096]

Are they reliable ? Why did they get rid of the oil injection ? Yamaha has had oil injection on their DT range of enduro 2 strokes since about 1968. They use the same oil pump today and it works perfectly. With all their development the KTM is not a patch on the Yamaha YZ125.

[@200xcBruce]

Is the bean counters influence to standardize among models.

[@jeradbennett5030]

Ktm does still in fact offer a nice, simple, and advanced bike with a kick start and carb. Buy a gas gas mc two stroke. I think they should keep offering slightly different bikes across platforms like that and see where sales go. I get the feeling that a big part of the push to efi everything is emissions based as well. I prefer mechanical simplicity with my performance as much as possible.

[@olliechristopher467]

I'm with you Rado. It does not surprise me that they are heavy on unreliable tech. I'm pretty much done with the KTM. While I loved my 300, it was a money pit. A Yamaha YZ with the right rider on board can do anything the KTM can. BTW, congratulations with your channel!! It is really growing. You are pushing 200K subscribers. Good on you my man!!!

[@dirtniron]

thanks a lot Ollie, appreciate it!

[@jakekarma9825]

Simplicity wins unless you like being dependent on your dealer, shit happens and things break.

[@The2006200]

Are you sure they have the same transmission? I thought all the XCs had a semi close gearing

[@cconrancconran3991]

I think you answered all your questions

[@2smokes]

about the e power valve i think its alr but when its gona break...

[@johnpapageorgiou1767]

Eventually we will all run with the new technology of injected two strokes but for now, I wonder if KTM would consider selling the same model with a carby and with injection. Would cost them a little more but hey, its an idea to keep as many two strokers happy! I'm sure the idea would of been tossed around the board room, but at the end of the day, i respect what the KTM brand is doing!

[@bradsanders6954]

Buy a Gas Gas, its a KTM with a carb.

[@wdsracer]

So no more oil injection on the 2 strokes?

[@nordinouikhlfn2392]

Tanks

[@iranoutofnameslol1678]

I’m tore between this and the yz125x love the simplicity of it but also hate dealing with carbs for the slightest change in the environment.

[@anthonyantoine9232]

I think the YZ125X would be the choice for me. Upgrade to a smartcarb or lectron for less than the difference and you're probably 90+% of the way to the KTM in terms of power with way more simplicity and with money left over for more mods to make it even better than the KTM.

[@TAwallisch]

Do anybody know if the KTM sx/exc 125-450cc 2012 shares the same frame? 😅

[@chinaisassho7306]

De-tune a 125?? No one wants that. Just gear it down externally for the tight trails. All the factory installed differences u listed are all u need for off-road. WELL DONE KTM!

[@dirtniron]

thanks for sharing!

[@NOTTApro142]

Yeah I have been hearing about the TPIs. Some say they are good but they can wear out really quickly. I have seen that with fuel injected bikes if one sensor goes then your dead in the water. You can’t get it running on the trails. The electric power valve seems like it would wear out quickly as well. I mean, if they already have electrical problems why add to the problems? Also they should keep the kickstarters. Your not always going to have a charged battery. Though it’s rare if it is dead. But they should still have it. But maybe they should focus on putting linkage on all bikes. Instead of a select few.

[@NOTTApro142]

Edit, they put more linkage! Maybe I’m just behind on my dirtbike studies.

[@dirtniron]

yes, more linkage now.. only xcw and exc would probably be PDS

[@ixamxsd7799]

I was the first 1 in the netherlands that ride on the 125 beta

[@dirtniron]

cool man!

[@quick04sti]

Flywheel weight. And transmission used to be the biggest difference. Along with the electric start.

[@henricusrealms8411]

It never took a lot to turn a 125 mx bike into a xc/woods bike. Put an 18 inch wheel on it, maybe a flywheel, maybe a gearing change in the rear, maybe a different pipe (spark arrestor for sure), hand guards, skid plate. So it doesn't surprise me any that there is very little difference between the 125 xc/sx for KTM.

[@bikersoncall]

That kind of is his point, very little difference, why should we have to waste our time modding it when the factory could have set it up correctly, and have more credibility behind their new model 'name' .

[@Dierk200185]

From my feeling KTM might not had the resourceses/time to do such specific model fine tuning since this is a complete new platform. KTM's fleet building on this platform is huge, deriving 2/4 stroke SX/XC-W/EXC and even supermoto SMR models. From my feeling they focus first on getting the new chasis (frame/swingarm/suspension) balanced. Probably we'll see such fine tuning you pointing out on specific models later on. Way more intresting question IMO - on these new KTM 2 strokes, how owners can fine tune the "EFI"? How to fine tune this engine if one wants to modify the exhaust pipe and silicer or modify egine department e.g. the porting / head / compression ratio / sqish / run race fuel etc.? On a carb engine its known, you adjust the carb's jets, needle and slide and eventually tune the ignition curve on the ECU etc.. But on these? no idea... I sent KTM a mail, answer from them: I shall contact a dealer. Where I think they as OEM should be able to give the answers.

[@dirtniron]

thats a very good point, you will probably need to get in touch with the engine tuners such as Twisted Development, they have different ECU and maps even for current carbureted 2 strokes

[@dshow1658]

Sounds fun to me

[@mxmeja5998]

I have ordered for my daughter 1. she can compete in both mx and enduro on a 125, she can't do that on a 150 in Sweden. 2. it should be a little lighter than 150. hope it will be good

[@dirtniron]

That is awesome!

[@alexlankford6301]

The electronics won’t give you an edge for bottom end it would come down to changing rotational mass compression porting and pipe more so than anything else involved gearing would help ride ability but honestly ride the xc back to back to the beta 125rr and you’ll probably never worry about a Kim again

[@gilesgreenaway5655]

You like the beta rr125?

[@johng6586]

Ya guy, that's why KTM has 3 models each of each displacement. The XC model has always be the SX modded for minimum woods type bike. The XCW and its likes are the official woods bike. Always has been always will be. Nothing to be disappointed about. Usually the XC ecu is slightly different than the SX and XCW

[@traillifetv6532]

Simple YZ for me

[@Jonas-rt3ki]

You should know that TM Racing already have the electric powervalve and fuel injection on the 125. Sad that you don’t talk about that too..

[@dirtniron]

yes, I should have known.. I mentioned it in another comment.. TM doesn't make a lot of marketing effort to inform the market, they are not pushing it to get mainstream. Special bike for special guys, hand made, etc..

[@victorgailums6784]

if a 125 or 250, I would go with the yz 2 stroke. However, you can not beat the 300 2 strokes of Husky/KTM for an all around off road/practice MX bike.

[@dirtniron]

thanks for sharing Victor

[@333studios.]

Does the fuel injections replace the need for jetting or do you still need to jet?

[@dirtniron]

no jetting with fuel injection

[@333studios.]

@@dirtniron that's insane!

[@daveanddanniejacobs9432]

I've been in a lot of situations where drift starting my bike is simply impossible. So, now your battery is dead. Lmao. You better have a buddy with you and have rope or chain to pull you and your bike home.

[@toml7113]

I would take the 125yzx I am 63 and have had all of them yz lighter and easy to move around . Not fond of the auto power valve .Have one on my sherco feels a lot different.

[@70sport37]

Might have a bigger flywheel on the 125 s ?

[@mikeguliz]

I have to admit Rado I’m glad I have the oil injection I’m kind of enjoying not mixing oil and gas I have the 2023 KTM 300 XCW

[@dirtniron]

makes life easier, but there were some problems with the system so KTM went back to mixing.. I guess its safer that way. Thanks for sharing Mike

[@joeschleis2630]

My YZ250X seems very reliable, Zero failures at 130 hrs. I would assume YZ125X would follow suit. I just participated in Yamaha demo day Holiday Mountian MX . Had a chance to ripp YZ125X . It is the most fun machine to ride.

[@craigsteinman9807]

I have yz250x .I got 250 hrs on it never has it broke down stock chain and sprockets lasted 180hrs!..everything is so we'll made and simple just a great bike!

[@Natedoc808]

Absolutely, bulletproof design, won’t leave you stranded if you do your routine maintenance. I have a Beta 300 with 412 hrs, and changed one plug at 200hrs and it was still golden brown. Popped the head off at 200 and the piston and rings looked like they had just barely been broken in, changed the rings but kept piston. Popped the head again at 300hrs, piston and rings still clean, changed rings. Pulled it at 405hrs and piston still good, changed rings and reeds. Force reeds still had life in them but figured they were due. I had a YZ125 that had over 800 hrs on the original piston and it was still in spec., cylinder was clean and inside spec also

[@Natedoc808]

Absolutely, bulletproof design, won’t leave you stranded if you do your routine maintenance. I have a Beta 300 with 412 hrs, and changed one plug at 200hrs and it was still golden brown. Popped the head off at 200 and the piston and rings looked like they had just barely been broken in, changed the rings but kept piston. Popped the head again at 300hrs, piston and rings still clean, changed rings. Pulled it at 405hrs and piston still good, changed rings and reeds. V-Force reeds still had life in them but figured they were due. I had a YZ125 that had over 800 hrs on the original piston and it was still in spec., cylinder was clean and inside spec also

[@dirtniron]

no way man, how could you get 800h on 125 piston? seriously ?

[@Natedoc808]

@@dirtniron seriously. 2001. The piston had obvious signs of wear, but it was within spec so I put it back in with new rings. I give the credit to running high quality oil, Castor 927, at just a little more oil rich than factory spec at 28:1 instead of 30:1. Always do genera maintenance intervals, check the plug every few rides, clean the exhaust system regularly. Damn thing was indestructible. The guy who bought it ended up modding it, wiseco piston, pipe, porting/machine work, high compression head- lasted three motors before a full rebuild.

[@SpeedDemonExpress]

So buy the XC and put a 19" wheel on it for mx use. You'll get the bigger tank, hand guards and a skid plate.

[@dirtniron]

it will do great with 18inch too.. I would just ride it like that

[@SpeedDemonExpress]

@@dirtniron probably. Idk I've never had an 18" wheel before. I imagine tire selection would be limited. But for me I have extra wheels in 19" lol.

[@johngray722]

Yamaha all day for me

[@dirtniron]

thanks for sharing

[@John_Smith__]

The specs are the same because now you have More control over the electronics in the Software to make your engine More Motocross (more extreme) or more Off-road ... more smooth ... that may be the reason that KTM did not offer an Mechanically different package on the different models ... you can literally Tune your bike for different scenarios on your Software that control the motorbike engine microcontroller.

[@LucasSantana1]

Good evening, I have a 2013 honda crf 250x in Brazil, in the US do you have a plastic kit model of the 2022, but that will fit the 2013?

[@dirtniron]

I am not aware of one..

[@ridertrabasan]

Mungkin karena ada beberapa pangsa pasar dari KTM utk beberapa negara juga dengan speksifikasi 125cc...

[@vince5946]

I feel that a 125 at my age (52) is a toy bike, so I would prefer my "TOYS" to be as simple as possible so i would pick the YZ hands down. Of course that is only an opinion since I have never twisted the throttle on the KTM, it might be the best thing since sliced bread

[@dirtniron]

thanks for sharing Vince!

[@johnhewitt1096]

You cant beat the YZ125 and they are solid reliable

[@viggoclemes5593]

I think the e-powervalves might have problems since husqvarna sm 125 valves almost never work

[@bradsanders6954]

2 completely unrelated mechanisms.

[@lukaskoppitsch5883]

Definuently the ktm is my choice. You have to know if you want a fast bike or a simple reliable one. Of course with some tuning the yz hooks up, but lets see if the 1200€ are worth the extra power and technology

[@dirtniron]

thanks for sharing Lukas

[@adamthompson1948]

6 speed for xc 5 speed for sx ?

[@levisylvester]

cant forget that you can still push start it!

[@dirtniron]

yes, unless you have an auto clutch

[@Kdiddz]

I’m 240lbs, will a 125 be ok for me? Slow C class rider. Of course I will need to spring it straight away.

[@teresarose8848]

I'm really liking the throttle body injection. I have not rode one yet but it looks like this is what KTM has been wanting to do since 2010 or sooner? Glad KTM has the TBI.

[@dirtniron]

yea, me too!

[@skwissgaar_skwigelf_kdz3251]

im glad they are going the direction of TBI and powervalve with the 2 strokes , i mean i trust my cfi power v sleds thousands of feet up and in the middle of nowhere way more then the carbed non ves ones they ran 20 years ago when i was a kid but they have pull cords or at least a clutch to tie a rope around and pull start i hate the fact that even the 2 stroke mx bikes are ES only,,,,wait so factory race bikes are es only? ....so many questions really, im going down the google rabbit hole this morning i guess, so im down with modernizing 2 strokes 100% im not happy that its losing the kick start, even though i like ES, kinda.....i mean on a big 4stroke , but a 125 2 stroke, seems over kill, but kinda cool,,,i think?....i dont know exactly how i feel about these shananagains.

[@il_vesclista9889]

try the ktm on dyno its the only truth. nice video.

[@scootypuffjr.]

Only so much you can do with 125cc. All the electronic doodads should give it the most bottom and top physically possible. I do wish they would spread out the gears for a little more top speed

[@dirtniron]

thanks for sharing

[@goon.1]

the thing is gas gas 125 still puts out the most power out of every single 125 out rn but i still prefer the yz125x over anything

[@rwentz1064]

i want comparison of ktm and sherco 125

[@dirtniron]

I would love to get them for a test and TM as well

[@thumbgas888]

Blu crew all the way, if its not broke why fix it, YZ125X best ,most fun bike ever and super reliable, same with the one I own 21 yz250x 💪🏾😎

[@riccochet704]

$500 more for a kick stand, crappy hand guards, cheap skid plate, slightly bigger tank and an 18" wheel? Ehhhh....I'd just get the SX, put some Acerbis wrap around guards and a real skid plate and call it a day. Save a few hundred in the process.

[@gpaull2]

18” wheel and woods suspension valving make a huge difference in the woods around here. Nobody makes 19” gummy tires last time I checked…and none of that even matters once you are out of gas.

[@dirtniron]

thanks for sharing

[@daveanddanniejacobs9432]

No kickstarter on a trail bike for a back up contingency plan is not smart

[@itz_k1ng_343]

whats your opinion better yz or ktm in general?

[@dirtniron]

I have both, they are different. For offroad riding cant beat older 300xc 2017-2019. Love yz125 on the track

[@bouldernelsonbigfoot]

Bad ass

[@bjornzorger3731]

Yz all the way

[@andrevokey4132]

Yz all day

[@mattruscoe4658]

As someone who works in a workshop continuously dealing with electronics in engines, I am drawn to the yz's simplicity so my weekends can be spent riding not fixing.

[@dirtniron]

thanks for sharing Matt

[@The2006200]

That’s why I’m thinking I don’t want a carburetor I don’t wanna spend time adjusting it and changing carburetors to get it to run right.

[@kereowen4717]

the kickstart is the base of ktm

[@gladeamatoren7106]

I think Ktm just raised the market on old used kick/carb bikes😅

[@tomdonahue5351]

Put kickstarters back on every dirt bike