Fantic Caballero TZ 250 ES vs KTM 250 XCF-W Six Days (2012)

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

Spec comparison

SpecFantic Caballero TZ 250 ESKTM 250 XCF-W Six Days
Model year20122012
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight103 kg106 kg
Seat height37 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity2.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. WaveSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. WaveSingle disc
Tires90/90-21 / 140/80-18 80/100-21 / 100/90-19

Fantic Caballero TZ 250 ES vs KTM 250 XCF-W Six Days — which should you buy?

Picking between the Fantic Caballero TZ 250 ES and the KTM 250 XCF-W Six Days usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Fantic Caballero TZ 250 ES brings its published horsepower in a 103 kg package, while the KTM 250 XCF-W Six Days 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: