commodate its engine. All three bikes are mount-
ed up with the sharp new body styling that looks
identical to that of the SX-F models. The brand
image is on point there, that's for sure. WP Xact
suspension components hold up these premix
burners with adjustable clicker dials on both the
fork and shock. New profiles for the footpegs and
seat offer more contact with the rider, again the
same as the four-strokes that we have more time
on. Both designs offer more comfort and control,
so those get thumbs up from our camp.
125 SX
Let's start small. I can't even remember the last
time I rode a 125. But in a video I saw the night
before riding, I heard Jeff Emig say, "A 125 is just
a supermini for adults." That stuck with me all day
as I did my best to keep the KTM 125 SX pegged
around the loamy RedBud layout.
Electric start on a small-bore two-stroke isn't
exactly necessary, but man is it nice! No more
kicking. The entire cockpit on the 125 felt uber-
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