KTM XC 250 F vs Husqvarna TE 250 (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM XC 250 FHusqvarna TE 250
Model year20262026
Price$11,149$11,699
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight103 kg106 kg
Seat height954 mm952 mm
Fuel capacity8.0 L8.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, ChainManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresDunlop® GEOMAX MX-33F 80/100 R21 51M / Dunlop® GEOMAX AT81 110/100 R18 64MDunlop® Geomax MX33 F: 80/100 R21 (51M) / Dunlop® Geormax AT81: 110/100-R18 (64M)

KTM XC 250 F vs Husqvarna TE 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM XC 250 F and the Husqvarna TE 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM XC 250 F brings its published horsepower in a 103 kg package, while the Husqvarna TE 250 counters with its own power figure at 106 kg. On price, the KTM XC 250 F 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: