KTM SX 250 vs Lifan KP250 (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM SX 250stacks up against the Lifan KP250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM SX 250Lifan KP250
Model year20262020
Price$9,649
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower19 hp
Torque22 Nm
Weight99 kg154 kg
Seat height958 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity7.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc
TiresDunlop® GEOMAX MX34 80/100 R21 51M / Dunlop® GEOMAX MX34 110/90 R19 62M110/70-17 / 140/70-17

KTM SX 250 vs Lifan KP250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM SX 250 and the Lifan KP250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM SX 250 brings its published horsepower in a 99 kg package, while the Lifan KP250 counters with 19 hp at 154 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: