Fantic Caballero 250ER Competizione vs KTM 250 XCF-W (2016)

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

Spec comparison

SpecFantic Caballero 250ER CompetizioneKTM 250 XCF-W
Model year20162014
Price
Engine250 cc250 cc
Weight100 kg106 kg
Seat height36 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity2.1 L0.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Wave discSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
Rear brakesSingle disc. Wave discSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
Tires90/90-21 / 140/80-18

Fantic Caballero 250ER Competizione vs KTM 250 XCF-W — which should you buy?

Picking between the Fantic Caballero 250ER Competizione and the KTM 250 XCF-W usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Fantic Caballero 250ER Competizione brings its published horsepower in a 100 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: