KTM XC 250 W vs Lifan KP250 (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM XC 250 Wstacks up against the Lifan KP250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM XC 250 WLifan KP250
Model year20262020
Price$11,549
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower19 hp
Torque22 Nm
Weight104 kg154 kg
Seat height963 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity9.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc
TiresMaxxis® MaxxEnduro 80/100 R21 / Maxxis® MaxxEnduro 110/100 R18 64M110/70-17 / 140/70-17

KTM XC 250 W vs Lifan KP250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM XC 250 W and the Lifan KP250 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 Lifan KP250 counters with 19 hp at 154 kg.

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: