Positioned in Sherco's trial motorcycle lineup, the 2016 Sherco 125 XY utilizes a 123.7 cc (7.6 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke layout. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 54.0 x 54.0 mm (2.1 x 2.1 inches).
On the scales, the 125 XY measures 83.5 kg (184 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 780 mm (30.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,340 mm (52.8 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry.
Within MotoLibrary's Sherco archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2016 to 2017, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
780 mm (30.7 in)
Engine
Displacement123.7 ccm (7.55 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Engine DetailsNikasil coated cylinder
Bore x Stroke54.0 x 54.0 mm (2.1 x 2.1 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor. 20 mm
IgnitionElectronic CDI
Lubrication2% oil pre-mix
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
ExhaustSteel and Aluminium
Chassis
Frame TypeSingle beam: Chrome-Molybdenum steel
Front SuspensionAluminium 40 mm telescopic fork
Front Travel177 mm (7.0 inches)
Rear SuspensionAdjustable hydraulic single damper
Rear Travel165 mm (6.5 inches)
Wheelbase1340 mm (52.8 inches)
Ground Clearance275 mm (10.8 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre1.60-21
Rear Tyre2.10-18
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø182 mm (7.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø150 mm (5.9 inches)
WheelsAnodized light alloy rims
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight83.5 kg (184.1 pounds)
Seat Height780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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