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

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM XC 250Sherco Motorcycles SE 250 Factory
Model year20262026
Price$11,549$12,090
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight101 kg
Seat height954 mm950 mm
Fuel capacity9.0 L10.0 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 110/90 R18Michelin Enduro Medium 1.6 X 21 / Michelin Enduro Medium 2.15 X 18

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

Picking between the KTM XC 250 and the Sherco Motorcycles SE 250 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 Motorcycles SE 250 Factory counters with its own power figure. On price, the KTM XC 250 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: