Sherco Motorcycles SE 250 Factory vs KTM XC 250 F (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecSherco Motorcycles SE 250 FactoryKTM XC 250 F
Model year20262026
Price$12,090$11,149
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight103 kg
Seat height950 mm954 mm
Fuel capacity10.0 L8.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, ChainManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresMichelin Enduro Medium 1.6 X 21 / Michelin Enduro Medium 2.15 X 18Dunlop® GEOMAX MX-33F 80/100 R21 51M / Dunlop® GEOMAX AT81 110/100 R18 64M

Sherco Motorcycles SE 250 Factory vs KTM XC 250 F — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sherco Motorcycles SE 250 Factory and the KTM XC 250 F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sherco Motorcycles SE 250 Factory brings its published horsepower, while the KTM XC 250 F counters with its own power figure at 103 kg. On price, the KTM XC 250 F 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: