Husqvarna FC 250 vs KTM 250 XCF-W (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Husqvarna FC 250stacks up against the KTM 250 XCF-W. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHusqvarna FC 250KTM 250 XCF-W
Model year20252014
Price$10,499
Engine250 cc250 cc
Weight223 kg106 kg
Seat height946 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity7.2 L0.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual6-speed
Front brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
TiresDunlop® Geomax MX34: 80/100-21 / Dunlop® Geomax MX34: 110/90-19

Husqvarna FC 250 vs KTM 250 XCF-W — which should you buy?

Picking between the Husqvarna FC 250 and the KTM 250 XCF-W usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Husqvarna FC 250 brings its published horsepower in a 223 kg package, while the KTM 250 XCF-W counters with its own power figure at 106 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: