KTM XC 300 W vs KTM 300 SX (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKTM XC 300 WKTM 300 SX
Model year20262024
Price$11,949
Engine293 cc293 cc
Weight104 kg99 kg
Seat height963 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity9.0 L1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain5-speed
Front brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. Brembo single-piston floating calliper, brake disc
TiresDunlop® AT82 80/1000 R21 / Dunlop® AT82 110/100 R181.60-21 / 2.15-19

KTM XC 300 W vs KTM 300 SX — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM XC 300 W and the KTM 300 SX usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM XC 300 W brings its published horsepower in a 104 kg package, while the KTM 300 SX counters with its own power figure at 99 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: