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

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 150 XC-WKTM 150 SX
Model year20232022
Price$9,799$7,699
Engine144 cc144 cc
Weight97 kg88 kg
Seat height37 mm37 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Brembo twin-piston floating calliperSingle disc. Four-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Brembo single-piston floating calliperSingle disc. Two-piston calipers.
Tires1.6-21 / 2.15-19

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

Picking between the KTM 150 XC-W and the KTM 150 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 150 SX counters with its own power figure at 88 kg. On price, the KTM 150 SX 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: