KTM XC 300 W Hardenduro vs Sherco Motorcycles SE 300 Factory (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM XC 300 W Hardendurostacks up against the Sherco Motorcycles SE 300 Factory. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM XC 300 W HardenduroSherco Motorcycles SE 300 Factory
Model year20262026
Price$13,699$12,290
Engine293 cc293 cc
Weight105 kg
Seat height963 mm950 mm
Fuel capacity9.0 L10.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, ChainManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresDunlop® AT82 80/1000 R21 / Dunlop® AT82 110/100 R18Michelin Enduro Medium 1.6 X 21 / Michelin Enduro Medium 2.15 X 18

KTM XC 300 W Hardenduro vs Sherco Motorcycles SE 300 Factory — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM XC 300 W Hardenduro and the Sherco Motorcycles SE 300 Factory usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM XC 300 W Hardenduro brings its published horsepower in a 105 kg package, while the Sherco Motorcycles SE 300 Factory counters with its own power figure. On price, the Sherco Motorcycles SE 300 Factory 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: