KTM 250 XC-W vs KTM 250 XC (2023)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 250 XC-WKTM 250 XC
Model year20232023
Price$10,799$10,799
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight103 kg100 kg
Seat height38 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc

KTM 250 XC-W vs KTM 250 XC — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 250 XC-W and the KTM 250 XC usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 250 XC-W brings its published horsepower in a 103 kg package, while the KTM 250 XC counters with its own power figure at 100 kg. On price, the KTM 250 XC 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: