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

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM XC 250Triumph TF 250-E
Model year20262026
Price$11,549$10,095
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight101 kg114 kg
Seat height954 mm955 mm
Fuel capacity9.0 L8.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, ChainManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscDual Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscDisc
TiresDunlop® GEOMAX MX-33F 80/100 R21 51M / Dunlop® GEOMAX AT81 110/90 R18Michelin® Enduro 2: 90/90 - 21 / Michelin® Enduro 2: 140/80 - 18

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

Picking between the KTM XC 250 and the Triumph TF 250-E usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM XC 250 brings its published horsepower in a 101 kg package, while the Triumph TF 250-E counters with its own power figure at 114 kg. On price, the Triumph TF 250-E 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: