KTM Freeride 250 R vs Sherco 250 SEF-R Factory (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM Freeride 250 Rstacks up against the Sherco 250 SEF-R Factory. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM Freeride 250 RSherco 250 SEF-R Factory
Model year20172016
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight93 kg102 kg
Seat height36 mm37 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Single disc. Brembo
Rear brakesSingle disc. Two-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Single disc. Brembo
Tires2.75-21 / 4.00-18 1.60-21 / 2.15-18

KTM Freeride 250 R vs Sherco 250 SEF-R Factory — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM Freeride 250 R and the Sherco 250 SEF-R Factory usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM Freeride 250 R brings its published horsepower in a 93 kg package, while the Sherco 250 SEF-R Factory counters with its own power figure at 102 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: