KTM XC 250 W vs Gasgas MC 250F (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM XC 250 WGasgas MC 250F
Model year20262026
Price$11,549$9,899
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight104 kg102 kg
Seat height963 mm956 mm
Fuel capacity9.0 L7.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, ChainManual, 5 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresMaxxis® MaxxEnduro 80/100 R21 / Maxxis® MaxxEnduro 110/100 R18 64MMaxxis® Maxx Cross MX-ST 80/100 - 21 / Maxxis® Maxx Cross MX-ST 110/90 - 19

KTM XC 250 W vs Gasgas MC 250F — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM XC 250 W and the Gasgas MC 250F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM XC 250 W brings its published horsepower in a 104 kg package, while the Gasgas MC 250F counters with its own power figure at 102 kg. On price, the Gasgas MC 250F 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: