KTM SX 250 vs Sherco 250 ST-R Racing EN (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM SX 250Sherco 250 ST-R Racing EN
Model year20262023
Price$9,649
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight99 kg
Seat height958 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity7.0 L0.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, Chain5-speed
Front brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc
TiresDunlop® GEOMAX MX34 80/100 R21 51M / Dunlop® GEOMAX MX34 110/90 R19 62M

KTM SX 250 vs Sherco 250 ST-R Racing EN — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM SX 250 and the Sherco 250 ST-R Racing EN 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 Sherco 250 ST-R Racing EN 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: