Sherco 300 SE vs KTM 300 EXC-E (2014)

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

Spec comparison

SpecSherco 300 SEKTM 300 EXC-E
Model year20142008
Price
Engine293 cc293 cc
Weight105 kg106 kg
Seat height37 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity2.5 L2.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires1.60-21 / 2.15-18 90/90-21 / 140/80-18

Sherco 300 SE vs KTM 300 EXC-E — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sherco 300 SE and the KTM 300 EXC-E usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sherco 300 SE brings its published horsepower in a 105 kg package, while the KTM 300 EXC-E 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: