KTM SX 250 vs Triumph TF 250-E (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM SX 250Triumph TF 250-E
Model year20262026
Price$9,649$10,095
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight99 kg114 kg
Seat height958 mm955 mm
Fuel capacity7.0 L8.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, ChainManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscDual Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscDisc
TiresDunlop® GEOMAX MX34 80/100 R21 51M / Dunlop® GEOMAX MX34 110/90 R19 62MMichelin® Enduro 2: 90/90 - 21 / Michelin® Enduro 2: 140/80 - 18

KTM SX 250 vs Triumph TF 250-E — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM SX 250 and the Triumph TF 250-E 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 Triumph TF 250-E counters with its own power figure at 114 kg. On price, the KTM SX 250 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: