KTM 250 XC-F vs Factory Bike J3 (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 250 XC-Fstacks up against the Factory Bike J3. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 250 XC-FFactory Bike J3
Model year20232022
Price$10,399
Engine250 cc250 cc
Horsepower17 hp
Weight102 kg113 kg
Seat height38 mm35 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires80/100-21 / 110/90-18

KTM 250 XC-F vs Factory Bike J3 — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 250 XC-F and the Factory Bike J3 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 250 XC-F brings its published horsepower in a 102 kg package, while the Factory Bike J3 counters with 17 hp at 113 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: