KTM SX 250 vs Yamaha XT 250 (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM SX 250Yamaha XT 250
Model year20262025
Price$9,649
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight99 kg132 kg
Seat height958 mm
Fuel capacity7.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic Disc
TiresDunlop® GEOMAX MX34 80/100 R21 51M / Dunlop® GEOMAX MX34 110/90 R19 62M2.75-21 / 120/80-18 62P

KTM SX 250 vs Yamaha XT 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM SX 250 and the Yamaha XT 250 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 Yamaha XT 250 counters with its own power figure at 132 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: