Sherco Motorcycles SE 250 Factory vs KTM SX 250 F Factory Edition (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecSherco Motorcycles SE 250 FactoryKTM SX 250 F Factory Edition
Model year20262026
Price$12,090$12,599
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight105 kg
Seat height950 mm958 mm
Fuel capacity10.0 L7.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, ChainManual, 5 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresMichelin Enduro Medium 1.6 X 21 / Michelin Enduro Medium 2.15 X 18Dunlop® GEOMAX MX34 80/100 R21 51M / Dunlop® GEOMAX MX34 110/90 R19 62M

Sherco Motorcycles SE 250 Factory vs KTM SX 250 F Factory Edition — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sherco Motorcycles SE 250 Factory and the KTM SX 250 F Factory Edition usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sherco Motorcycles SE 250 Factory brings its published horsepower, while the KTM SX 250 F Factory Edition counters with its own power figure at 105 kg. On price, the Sherco Motorcycles SE 250 Factory 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: