Husqvarna TE 250i vs KTM 250 XC-W TPI (2022)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHusqvarna TE 250iKTM 250 XC-W TPI
Model year20222022
Price$10,299$10,199
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight106 kg103 kg
Seat height37 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L2.4 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 250i vs KTM 250 XC-W TPI — which should you buy?

Picking between the Husqvarna TE 250i and the KTM 250 XC-W TPI usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Husqvarna TE 250i brings its published horsepower in a 106 kg package, while the KTM 250 XC-W TPI counters with its own power figure at 103 kg. On price, the KTM 250 XC-W TPI 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: