Honda CRF® 250F vs KTM XC 250 W (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CRF® 250Fstacks up against the KTM XC 250 W. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CRF® 250FKTM XC 250 W
Model year20252026
Price$11,549
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight120 kg104 kg
Seat height963 mm
Fuel capacity9.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic Disc
TiresPirelli® Scorpion™ XC: 80/100-21 / Pirelli® Scorpion™ XC: 100/100-18Maxxis® MaxxEnduro 80/100 R21 / Maxxis® MaxxEnduro 110/100 R18 64M

Honda CRF® 250F vs KTM XC 250 W — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CRF® 250F and the KTM XC 250 W usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CRF® 250F brings its published horsepower in a 120 kg package, while the KTM XC 250 W counters with its own power figure at 104 kg.

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: