Suzuki RM-Z 250 vs KTM SX 250 (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Suzuki RM-Z 250stacks up against the KTM SX 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSuzuki RM-Z 250KTM SX 250
Model year20262026
Price$8,299$9,649
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight106 kg99 kg
Seat height955 mm958 mm
Fuel capacity6.0 L7.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, ChainManual, 5 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresDunlop® Geomax MX33 80/100 R21 M/C 51M / Dunlop® Geomax MX33 100/90 R19 M/C 57MDunlop® GEOMAX MX34 80/100 R21 51M / Dunlop® GEOMAX MX34 110/90 R19 62M

Suzuki RM-Z 250 vs KTM SX 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Suzuki RM-Z 250 and the KTM SX 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Suzuki RM-Z 250 brings its published horsepower in a 106 kg package, while the KTM SX 250 counters with its own power figure at 99 kg. On price, the Suzuki RM-Z 250 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: