KTM Freeride 250 R vs SWM MC 250 S (2017)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM Freeride 250 RSWM MC 250 S
Model year20172016
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight93 kg103 kg
Seat height36 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Single disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Two-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Single disc
Tires2.75-21 / 4.00-18 80/100-21 / 100/90-19

KTM Freeride 250 R vs SWM MC 250 S — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM Freeride 250 R and the SWM MC 250 S 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 SWM MC 250 S counters with its own power figure at 103 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: