KTM XC 250 F vs Sherco 250 SE Factory (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM XC 250 FSherco 250 SE Factory
Model year20262024
Price$11,149
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight103 kg
Seat height954 mm37 mm
Fuel capacity8.0 L2.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain6-speed
Front brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc
TiresDunlop® GEOMAX MX-33F 80/100 R21 51M / Dunlop® GEOMAX AT81 110/100 R18 64M1.60-21 / 2.15-18

KTM XC 250 F vs Sherco 250 SE Factory — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM XC 250 F and the Sherco 250 SE Factory 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 Sherco 250 SE Factory counters with its own power figure.

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: