KTM 250 XC vs KTM 250 XC TPI (2023)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 250 XCKTM 250 XC TPI
Model year20232022
Price$10,799$10,199
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight100 kg101 kg
Seat height38 mm37 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc

KTM 250 XC vs KTM 250 XC TPI — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 250 XC and the KTM 250 XC TPI usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 250 XC brings its published horsepower in a 100 kg package, while the KTM 250 XC TPI counters with its own power figure at 101 kg. On price, the KTM 250 XC TPI 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: