In the Youth World Championship, Pietro Scardina claimed the title of Vice World Champion thanks to a brilliant double victory in the final round aboard the Fantic XE 125, confirming it as one of the most beloved bikes among young riders and an absolute benchmark in the category.
The Fantic “eighth-litre” now arrives in a renewed version, heir to three consecutive Youth World Championship titles (2021, 2022, 2023) and already an icon of junior enduro. For 2026, it receives targeted aesthetic and regulatory updates that further refine its character without affecting performance or technical balance — the very elements that have defined its success.
The compact yet incredibly powerful 125 cc 2-stroke engine of the XE125 brings you straight into the heart of the Fantic Factory Feeling. Technologies and performance derived from the experience of factory riders now combine with greater consistency thanks to the new cooling system developed in-house by Fantic.
The major innovation for 2026 is the arrival of Euro 5+ homologation, projecting the XE125 into the future of enduro while preserving its true racing spirit.
All the main technical features introduced on the MY25 are confirmed, starting with the racing engine equipped with an enhanced cooling system: the new radiators offer a +35% increase in efficiency, ideal for tackling rocky climbs, slow sections and technical passages in extreme conditions. The result is a blend of even higher performance and uncompromising reliability, even in the most demanding situations. Get ready for a riding experience like no other.
The XE125 comes standard with two engine mappings:
Hard, designed to deliver maximum performance;
Soft, which retards ignition timing for smoother and more controllable power delivery, while still preserving the adrenaline of full power.
Completing the engine development are the Arrow-developed exhaust and the optimised Fantic ECU, a combination that ensures power delivery that is immediate, responsive and consistently punchy.
The chassis remains one of the XE125’s strongest assets: the ultralight aluminum frame, Kayaba suspension and carefully engineered geometry provide total control on any terrain, ensuring precision and safety even in the most technical sections.
The ergonomics follow the winning layout of the XE300, introducing new slim plastics and a redesigned 9-litre fuel tank to provide even greater freedom of movement. Access to the air filter has been simplified, making maintenance quicker and more efficient, even during the most demanding rides.
On the aesthetic side, the XE125 MY26 introduces a new headlight mask derived from the TL Enduro-Motard line, now paired with a next-generation LED headlight: an upgrade that ensures greater visibility, a more modern look, and significant weight savings.
The new Fantic MY26 liveries recall the brand’s golden age, reinterpreting the iconic red, white and blue colours in a contemporary way. The chrome base adds a distinctive, visually striking touch, enhancing the bike’s lines and making it instantly recognisable on any terrain.
