KTM XC 250 W vs Sherco Motorcycles ST-F 250 Factory (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM XC 250 WSherco Motorcycles ST-F 250 Factory
Model year20262025
Price$11,549
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight104 kg
Seat height963 mm
Fuel capacity9.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic Disc
TiresMaxxis® MaxxEnduro 80/100 R21 / Maxxis® MaxxEnduro 110/100 R18 64MMorad 21 Inch / Morad 19 Inch

KTM XC 250 W vs Sherco Motorcycles ST-F 250 Factory — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM XC 250 W and the Sherco Motorcycles ST-F 250 Factory usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM XC 250 W brings its published horsepower in a 104 kg package, while the Sherco Motorcycles ST-F 250 Factory 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: