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2016KSR Worx 125

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The 2016 KSR Worx 125 is an entry-level commuter motorcycle designed for novice riders and urban commuting. Powered by a 125cc single-cylinder four-stroke engine, it delivers modest performance paired with a lightweight 132 kg chassis for easy handling. Best known for its affordability and practicality, this learner-friendly bike excels in city traffic and everyday transportation duties.

Capacity: 125.0 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 132.0 kg
Seat height: Not on record
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Power: 11.3 HP (8.2 kW) @ 8500 RPM

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail25%

Cornering45%

City riding70%

Daily riding60%

Touring30%

Two-up25%

Track10%

Best for: It is designed as a simple, affordable commuter for basic urban and light everyday riding rather than performance use.
Built for: The bike has a modest, unpretentious personality, offering easygoing low-speed manners rather than excitement.
Not ideal for: It is not a good fit for riders wanting highway speed, long-distance touring comfort, or any serious off-road capability.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Reliability & safety

Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaints

Bike Reliability

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out of 100Poor

The 2016 KSR Worx 125 passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 55.7% of the time, 27.2 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 3% of models.

All years of this model: 10 / 100 (poor) from 695 tests.

55.7%Passed first time

32.8%Failed outright

11.5%Fixed during test

8,000Typical miles

183Tests

Pass rate by miles ridden

0-10k

72.7%

10-20k

56.8%

20-30k

42.9%

All years of this model.

Score by year first registered

201520162017

Against its rivals · ranks 5 of 6

#	Model (all years)	Score	Tests
1	Yamaha MT-125	27 Below average	9,639
2	Honda CG 125	22 Below average	76,982
3	KTM 125 Duke	21 Below average	10,435
4	Yamaha YBR125	17 Poor	114,690
5	KSR Worx 125	10 Poor	695
6	Senke SK125	0 Poor	118

Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.

From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.