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

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

Spec comparison

SpecSherco Motorcycles SE 300 FactoryKTM XC 300 W
Model year20262026
Price$12,290$11,949
Engine293 cc293 cc
Weight104 kg
Seat height950 mm963 mm
Fuel capacity10.0 L9.0 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® AT82 80/1000 R21 / Dunlop® AT82 110/100 R18

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

Picking between the Sherco Motorcycles SE 300 Factory and the KTM XC 300 W usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sherco Motorcycles SE 300 Factory brings its published horsepower, while the KTM XC 300 W counters with its own power figure at 104 kg. On price, the KTM XC 300 W 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: