KTM XC 250 F vs Sherco 250 ST Factory Replica (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM XC 250 FSherco 250 ST Factory Replica
Model year20262023
Price$11,149
Engine249 cc250 cc
Weight103 kg70 kg
Seat height954 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity8.0 L0.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain5-speed
Front brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc
TiresDunlop® GEOMAX MX-33F 80/100 R21 51M / Dunlop® GEOMAX AT81 110/100 R18 64M

KTM XC 250 F vs Sherco 250 ST Factory Replica — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM XC 250 F and the Sherco 250 ST Factory Replica 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 Sherco 250 ST Factory Replica counters with its own power figure at 70 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: