KTM XC 250 vs Sherco 250 SE Factory (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM XC 250Sherco 250 SE Factory
Model year20262024
Price$11,549
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight101 kg
Seat height954 mm37 mm
Fuel capacity9.0 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 110/90 R181.60-21 / 2.15-18

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

Picking between the KTM XC 250 and the Sherco 250 SE Factory usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM XC 250 brings its published horsepower in a 101 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: