KTM 250 EXC TPI vs Honda CRF230F (2022)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 250 EXC TPIstacks up against the Honda CRF230F. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 250 EXC TPIHonda CRF230F
Model year20222020
Price$4,599
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight103 kg
Seat height38 mm35 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L1.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearingsSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearingsSingle disc
Tires1.60-21 / 2.15-18 80/100-21 / 100/100-18

KTM 250 EXC TPI vs Honda CRF230F — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 250 EXC TPI and the Honda CRF230F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 250 EXC TPI brings its published horsepower in a 103 kg package, while the Honda CRF230F counters with its own power figure.

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: