KTM 250 XC vs KTM 250 XC-W TPI (2023)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 250 XCKTM 250 XC-W TPI
Model year20232022
Price$10,799$10,199
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight100 kg103 kg
Seat height38 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc

KTM 250 XC vs KTM 250 XC-W TPI — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 250 XC and the KTM 250 XC-W TPI 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 KTM 250 XC-W TPI counters with its own power figure at 103 kg. On price, the KTM 250 XC-W TPI 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: