KTM 250 EXC Racing vs Factory Bike Desert YR 250 (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 250 EXC Racingstacks up against the Factory Bike Desert YR 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 250 EXC RacingFactory Bike Desert YR 250
Model year20062005
Price
Engine250 cc250 cc
Horsepower50 hp
Weight114 kg103 kg
Seat height36 mm
Fuel capacity2.1 L2.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires90/90-21 / 120/90-18 90/90-21 / 140/80-18

KTM 250 EXC Racing vs Factory Bike Desert YR 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 250 EXC Racing and the Factory Bike Desert YR 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 250 EXC Racing brings its published horsepower in a 114 kg package, while the Factory Bike Desert YR 250 counters with 50 hp at 103 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: