Husqvarna TE 250 Heritage vs KTM 250 XC (2023)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHusqvarna TE 250 HeritageKTM 250 XC
Model year20232023
Price$10,799
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight106 kg100 kg
Seat height37 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Twin-piston floating calliper, brake discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single-piston floating calliper, brake discSingle disc
Tires90/90-21 / 140/90-18

Husqvarna TE 250 Heritage vs KTM 250 XC — which should you buy?

Picking between the Husqvarna TE 250 Heritage and the KTM 250 XC usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Husqvarna TE 250 Heritage brings its published horsepower in a 106 kg package, while the KTM 250 XC counters with its own power figure at 100 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: