Kawasaki KX™ 250 vs Triumph TF 250-X (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kawasaki KX™ 250stacks up against the Triumph TF 250-X. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKawasaki KX™ 250Triumph TF 250-X
Model year20262026
Price$8,999$9,795
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight105 kg104 kg
Seat height955 mm960 mm
Fuel capacity6.0 L7.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, ChainManual, 5 speed, Chain
Front brakesDiscDual Disc
Rear brakesDiscDisc
TiresDunlop® Geomax MX33: 80/100-21 51M / Dunlop® Geomax MX33: 110/90-19 57MPirelli® Scorpion MX32: 80/100 - 21 / Pirelli® Scorpion MX32: 100/90 - 19

Kawasaki KX™ 250 vs Triumph TF 250-X — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kawasaki KX™ 250 and the Triumph TF 250-X usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kawasaki KX™ 250 brings its published horsepower in a 105 kg package, while the Triumph TF 250-X counters with its own power figure at 104 kg. On price, the Kawasaki KX™ 250 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: