KTM 250 XC TPI vs Pitster Pro FSE 250E (2022)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 250 XC TPIPitster Pro FSE 250E
Model year20222021
Price$10,199$3,799
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight101 kg112 kg
Seat height37 mm37 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L2.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic, twin piston
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic, twin piston
Tires80/100-21 / 100/90-18

KTM 250 XC TPI vs Pitster Pro FSE 250E — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 250 XC TPI and the Pitster Pro FSE 250E usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 250 XC TPI brings its published horsepower in a 101 kg package, while the Pitster Pro FSE 250E counters with its own power figure at 112 kg. On price, the Pitster Pro FSE 250E 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: