Sherco 250 SEF vs KTM 250 XCF-W (2014)

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

Spec comparison

SpecSherco 250 SEFKTM 250 XCF-W
Model year20142014
Price
Engine250 cc250 cc
Weight102 kg106 kg
Seat height37 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L0.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. BremboSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
Rear brakesSingle disc. BremboSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
Tires1.60-21 / 2.15-18

Sherco 250 SEF vs KTM 250 XCF-W — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sherco 250 SEF and the KTM 250 XCF-W usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sherco 250 SEF brings its published horsepower in a 102 kg package, while the KTM 250 XCF-W counters with its own power figure at 106 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: