Honda CRF® 250RWE vs KTM SX 250 (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CRF® 250RWEKTM SX 250
Model year20262026
Price$10,699$9,649
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight107 kg99 kg
Seat height962 mm958 mm
Fuel capacity6.0 L7.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, ChainManual, 5 speed, Chain
Front brakesDiscHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesDiscHydraulic Disc
TiresDunlop® Geomax MX33: 80/100-21 / Dunlop® Geomax MX33: 100/90-19Dunlop® GEOMAX MX34 80/100 R21 51M / Dunlop® GEOMAX MX34 110/90 R19 62M

Honda CRF® 250RWE vs KTM SX 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CRF® 250RWE and the KTM SX 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CRF® 250RWE brings its published horsepower in a 107 kg package, while the KTM SX 250 counters with its own power figure at 99 kg. On price, the KTM SX 250 has the lower MSRP.

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: