Sherco 300 SE vs KTM 300 MXC (2014)

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

Spec comparison

SpecSherco 300 SEKTM 300 MXC
Model year20142005
Price
Engine293 cc293 cc
Weight105 kg101 kg
Seat height37 mm36 mm
Fuel capacity2.5 L2.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires1.60-21 / 2.15-18

Sherco 300 SE vs KTM 300 MXC — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sherco 300 SE and the KTM 300 MXC usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sherco 300 SE brings its published horsepower in a 105 kg package, while the KTM 300 MXC counters with its own power figure at 101 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: