Motorcycle specifications KTM125 EXC Six Days 2012 The E1 tool goes for a challenge

the 125 EXC "ready to race" for the world's biggest enduro championship, the famous "International Six Days Enduro". Six days in a row, over a thousand kilometers of terrain, 40 hours in the saddle: it's not just the rider who's put to the test. The 125 EXC can be prepared with a whole range of top-of-the-range accessories for this exceptionally tough race, at the start of which, every year, half the riders bet on KTM. The 125 EXC Six Days: the only authentic bike with the orange frame of the factory KTM Team. Its rev-hungry engine, always ready for a sprint, is the most powerful of its kind and offers even more performance for the current season. Its completely redesigned chassis with its new frame, among other things, will continue to attract sympathy to the lightest enduro on the market, especially from budding champions.

even more performance

new intake manifold

The new airbox and flow-optimized intake flange between airbox and carburetor now ensure better engine breathing. As a result, the water-cooled two-stroke revs even better, delivering more power throughout the rev range.

new exhaust system

The 125 EXC's new muffler has not only improved in quality, but its optimized resonance tube, in conjunction with the exhaust control, provides an additional, explosive but controllable power boost.

an even better chassis

new frame

The completely redesigned frame in top-grade chrome-molybdenum steel boasts even greater lateral torsional rigidity. It also absorbs the impact of the suspension even more effectively, further enhancing the 125 EXC's handling and comfort.

new swingarm, new PDS fork, new tune-up

Lighter, the new forged aluminum swingarm houses the shock absorber even more centrally, for better load distribution. The new PDS suspension, 7 mm (0.28 in) longer, with High-/Lowspeed rebound and compression damping adjustment, is mounted flatter, offering greater progression.

inverted telescopic fork

The 125 EXC features the latest WP upside-down fork, with a wider adjustment range and a new focus. The sensitive response and excellent damping of the open cartridge fork with 48 mm (1.89 in) tubes are a major factor in the 125 EXC's extraordinary handling and precision.

new wheels

The new wheels could hardly be lighter and more stable, with their machined hubs, Excel rims, zinc/nickel-coated spokes and aluminum nipples. This reduces unsprung and gyroscopic mass, contributing to the 125 EXC's extraordinary manoeuvrability.

even more ergonomic

bodywork, kick

The 125 EXC's new bodywork, with its slim seat and spoiler lines and excellent contact points, further perfects its ergonomics, making it even easier and more precise to ride. The longer rear fender protects the rider, while the new shape of the kick makes it easier to start the engine.

six Days equipment

- Camel SXS saddle for long-distance comfort

- Heavy-duty plastic engine guards protect the engine and lower frame beams.

- Carbon exhaust protector

- Orange-anodized digital milled fork crowns for precise fit of fixed tubes to optimize fork glide.

- Quick-release kit for easy front-wheel removal

- Solid rear brake disc for improved heat retention and reduced pad wear.

- Rear disc guard to protect against mechanical damage to the disc

- Rear brake pad quick-release kit for quick pad changes without tools

- Aluminum rear chainring with riveted steel sprocket for reduced weight and greater strength.

- Wheels with extremely robust black anodized Giant rims and high-quality black zinc/nickel-coated spokes

- Six Days Graphics" design similar to KTM factory machines: orange powder-coated frame, orange anodized fork crowns, orange anodized handlebars and anthracite anodized silencer

Information and images credit: KTM