Sherco 250 SE Factory vs KTM 250 XC-W (2024)

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

Spec comparison

SpecSherco 250 SE FactoryKTM 250 XC-W
Model year20242023
Price$10,799
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight103 kg
Seat height37 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity2.8 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires1.60-21 / 2.15-18

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

Picking between the Sherco 250 SE Factory and the KTM 250 XC-W usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sherco 250 SE Factory brings its published horsepower, while the KTM 250 XC-W counters with its own power figure at 103 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: