KTM 250 XCF-W vs Husqvarna TXC250R (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 250 XCF-Wstacks up against the Husqvarna TXC250R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 250 XCF-WHusqvarna TXC250R
Model year20142013
Price
Engine250 cc250 cc
Weight106 kg109 kg
Seat height38 mm37 mm
Fuel capacity0.3 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearingsSingle disc. Wave disc.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearingsSingle disc. Wave disc.
Tires90/90-21 / 120/90-18

KTM 250 XCF-W vs Husqvarna TXC250R — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 250 XCF-W and the Husqvarna TXC250R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 250 XCF-W brings its published horsepower in a 106 kg package, while the Husqvarna TXC250R counters with its own power figure at 109 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: