KTM 250 XC TPI vs Sherco 250 SE Racing (2022)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 250 XC TPISherco 250 SE Racing
Model year20222021
Price$10,199
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight101 kg
Seat height37 mm37 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L2.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires1.60-21 / 2.15-18

KTM 250 XC TPI vs Sherco 250 SE Racing — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 250 XC TPI and the Sherco 250 SE Racing usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 250 XC TPI brings its published horsepower in a 101 kg package, while the Sherco 250 SE Racing 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: