KTM SX 250 vs Honda CRF® 250RX (2026)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM SX 250stacks up against the Honda CRF® 250RX. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | KTM SX 250 | Honda CRF® 250RX |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Price | $9,649 | $8,699 |
| Engine | 249 cc | 249 cc |
| Weight | 99 kg | 110 kg |
| Seat height | 958 mm | 957 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 7.0 L | 7.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Manual, 5 speed, Chain | Manual, 5 speed, Chain |
| Front brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Disc |
| Tires | Dunlop® GEOMAX MX34 80/100 R21 51M / Dunlop® GEOMAX MX34 110/90 R19 62M | Dunlop® Geomax AT81: 90/90-21 / Dunlop® Geomax AT81: 110/100-18 |
KTM SX 250 vs Honda CRF® 250RX — which should you buy?
Picking between the KTM SX 250 and the Honda CRF® 250RX usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM SX 250 brings its published horsepower in a 99 kg package, while the Honda CRF® 250RX counters with its own power figure at 110 kg. On price, the Honda CRF® 250RX 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: