KTM XC 300 W Hardenduro vs KTM SX 300 (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM XC 300 W Hardendurostacks up against the KTM SX 300. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM XC 300 W HardenduroKTM SX 300
Model year20262026
Price$13,699$9,899
Engine293 cc293 cc
Weight105 kg99 kg
Seat height963 mm958 mm
Fuel capacity9.0 L7.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, ChainManual, 5 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresDunlop® AT82 80/1000 R21 / Dunlop® AT82 110/100 R18Dunlop® GEOMAX MX34 80/100 R21 51M / Dunlop® GEOMAX MX34 110/90 R19 62M

KTM XC 300 W Hardenduro vs KTM SX 300 — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM XC 300 W Hardenduro and the KTM SX 300 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM XC 300 W Hardenduro brings its published horsepower in a 105 kg package, while the KTM SX 300 counters with its own power figure at 99 kg. On price, the KTM SX 300 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: