Italika DM250X vs KTM 250 XC-F (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Italika DM250Xstacks up against the KTM 250 XC-F. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecItalika DM250XKTM 250 XC-F
Model year20232023
Price$10,399
Engine250 cc250 cc
Horsepower16 hp
Torque17 Nm
Weight123 kg102 kg
Seat height34 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity2.9 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires3.00-21 / 4.10-18

Italika DM250X vs KTM 250 XC-F — which should you buy?

Picking between the Italika DM250X and the KTM 250 XC-F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Italika DM250X brings 16 hp in a 123 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: