Husqvarna FE 250 Heritage vs KTM 250 XC-F (2023)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHusqvarna FE 250 HeritageKTM 250 XC-F
Model year20232023
Price$10,399
Engine250 cc250 cc
Horsepower46 hp
Weight106 kg102 kg
Seat height37 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. GSK Wave disk.Single disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. GSK Wave disk.Single disc
Tires90/90-21 / 140/90-19

Husqvarna FE 250 Heritage vs KTM 250 XC-F — which should you buy?

Picking between the Husqvarna FE 250 Heritage and the KTM 250 XC-F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Husqvarna FE 250 Heritage brings 46 hp in a 106 kg package, while the KTM 250 XC-F counters with its own power figure at 102 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: