KTM XC 250 F vs Honda CRF® 250RX (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM XC 250 FHonda CRF® 250RX
Model year20262026
Price$11,149$8,699
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight103 kg110 kg
Seat height954 mm957 mm
Fuel capacity8.0 L7.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, ChainManual, 5 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscDisc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscDisc
TiresDunlop® GEOMAX MX-33F 80/100 R21 51M / Dunlop® GEOMAX AT81 110/100 R18 64MDunlop® Geomax AT81: 90/90-21 / Dunlop® Geomax AT81: 110/100-18

KTM XC 250 F vs Honda CRF® 250RX — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM XC 250 F and the Honda CRF® 250RX usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM XC 250 F brings its published horsepower in a 103 kg package, while the Honda CRF® 250RX counters with its own power figure at 110 kg. On price, the Honda CRF® 250RX 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: