KTM 150 XC-W vs KTM 144 SX (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 150 XC-Wstacks up against the KTM 144 SX. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 150 XC-WKTM 144 SX
Model year20232008
Price$9,799
Engine144 cc144 cc
Weight97 kg91 kg
Seat height37 mm36 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Brembo twin-piston floating calliperSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Brembo single-piston floating calliperSingle disc
Tires1.6-21 / 2.15-19 80/100-21 / 100/90-19

KTM 150 XC-W vs KTM 144 SX — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 150 XC-W and the KTM 144 SX usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 150 XC-W brings its published horsepower in a 97 kg package, while the KTM 144 SX counters with its own power figure at 91 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: