KTM XC 250 W vs Triumph TF 250-C (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM XC 250 WTriumph TF 250-C
Model year20262026
Price$11,549$9,995
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight104 kg110 kg
Seat height963 mm950 mm
Fuel capacity9.0 L8.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, ChainManual, 5 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscDual Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscDisc
TiresMaxxis® MaxxEnduro 80/100 R21 / Maxxis® MaxxEnduro 110/100 R18 64MDunlop® Geomax AT82: 80/100 - 21 / Dunlop® Geomax AT82: 110/100 - 18

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

Picking between the KTM XC 250 W and the Triumph TF 250-C 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 Triumph TF 250-C counters with its own power figure at 110 kg. On price, the Triumph TF 250-C 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: