Yamaha WR 125 X 2013 vs. KTM 300 EXC 2016

Yamaha WR 125 X 2013

KTM 300 EXC 2016

Technical Specifications Yamaha WR 125 X 2013 compared to KTM 300 EXC 2016

Yamaha WR 125 X 2013

KTM 300 EXC 2016

Yamaha WR 125 X 2013

KTM 300 EXC 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	52 mm	Bore	72 mm
Stroke	Stroke	58.6 mm	Stroke	72 mm
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	1	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	2-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	124.7 ccm	Displacement	293.2 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Central tube

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	140 mm	Rear tyre width	140 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,430 mm	Wheelbase	1,482 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	875 mm	Seat Height	960 mm
Dry Weight	Dry Weight	137 kg	Dry Weight	102.1 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	8.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	9.5 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha WR 125 X 2013

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 300 EXC 2016

The "big" two-stroke engine was newly developed in 2017 and is used on the 250 and 300. The electric starter is no longer "flange-mounted" but compactly integrated. Professionals have said that the 300 is actually too powerful for them. For me, however, it is THE 2-stroke recommendation, especially for hobby riders. With the map selector, you can choose the "mild" mapping here and also fall back on the weaker spring for the exhaust control. In practice, you can ride it in a gear higher than the 250 and it becomes quite tame. The new balancer shaft offers a big plus in ride comfort: significantly less vibration!

High performance in combination with lively handling

simple design - thus hardest to handle under extreme loads

lower vibrations due to new motor with balancer shaft

Compared to the four-stroke, still more strenuous to drive on long stages

engine response "good" but just not as clean as with the four-stroke

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha WR 125 X vs KTM 300 EXC

Price Yamaha WR 125 X

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Price KTM 300 EXC

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