Husqvarna FC 250 vs KTM 250 XC-F (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Husqvarna FC 250stacks up against the KTM 250 XC-F. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHusqvarna FC 250KTM 250 XC-F
Model year20252023
Price$10,499$10,399
Engine250 cc250 cc
Weight223 kg102 kg
Seat height946 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity7.2 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual6-speed
Front brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc
TiresDunlop® Geomax MX34: 80/100-21 / Dunlop® Geomax MX34: 110/90-19

Husqvarna FC 250 vs KTM 250 XC-F — which should you buy?

Picking between the Husqvarna FC 250 and the KTM 250 XC-F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Husqvarna FC 250 brings its published horsepower in a 223 kg package, while the KTM 250 XC-F counters with its own power figure at 102 kg. On price, the KTM 250 XC-F 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: