Fantic XEF 125 Competition vs Sherco 250 SE-R (2021)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Fantic XEF 125 Competitionstacks up against the Sherco 250 SE-R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecFantic XEF 125 CompetitionSherco 250 SE-R
Model year20212020
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower15 hp
Torque12 Nm
Weight108 kg
Seat height36 mm37 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L2.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Wave discSingle disc. Brembo
Rear brakesSingle disc. Wave discSingle disc. Brembo
Tires90/90-21 / 120/80-18 1.6-21 / 2.15-18

Fantic XEF 125 Competition vs Sherco 250 SE-R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Fantic XEF 125 Competition and the Sherco 250 SE-R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Fantic XEF 125 Competition brings 15 hp in a 108 kg package, while the Sherco 250 SE-R counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: