KTM 250 XC vs Husqvarna TE 250i (2023)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 250 XCHusqvarna TE 250i
Model year20232022
Price$10,799$10,299
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight100 kg106 kg
Seat height38 mm37 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Twin-piston floating calliper, brake disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc
Tires90/90-21 / 140/90-18

KTM 250 XC vs Husqvarna TE 250i — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 250 XC and the Husqvarna TE 250i 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 Husqvarna TE 250i counters with its own power figure at 106 kg. On price, the Husqvarna TE 250i 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: