KTM 250 XC vs GAS GAS EX 250 (2023)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 250 XCGAS GAS EX 250
Model year20232023
Price$10,799$10,099
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight100 kg101 kg
Seat height38 mm37 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Wave disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Wave disc. Single-piston caliper.
Tires90/90-21 / 120/90-18

KTM 250 XC vs GAS GAS EX 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 250 XC and the GAS GAS EX 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 250 XC brings its published horsepower in a 100 kg package, while the GAS GAS EX 250 counters with its own power figure at 101 kg. On price, the GAS GAS EX 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: