Sherco X-Ride 290 vs KTM 300 GS Enduro Sport (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sherco X-Ride 290stacks up against the KTM 300 GS Enduro Sport. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSherco X-Ride 290KTM 300 GS Enduro Sport
Model year20131986
Price
Engine272 cc273 cc
Horsepower16 hp
Weight93 kg
Seat height34 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L2.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic, floating mounting discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. HydraulicalExpanding brake
Tires1.60-21 / 2.15-18 3.00-21 / 4.50-18

Sherco X-Ride 290 vs KTM 300 GS Enduro Sport — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sherco X-Ride 290 and the KTM 300 GS Enduro Sport usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sherco X-Ride 290 brings its published horsepower in a 93 kg package, while the KTM 300 GS Enduro Sport counters with 16 hp.

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: