2026 KTM 250 SX-F vs 2026 Kawasaki KX250
Side-by-side specs. Differences are highlighted. Blank = not yet verified for that year-model (we don’t guess).
KTM
Kawasaki| Spec | 2026 KTM 250 SX-F | 2026 Kawasaki KX250 |
|---|---|---|
| Class | 250cc 4-stroke | 250cc 4-stroke |
| Displacement | 249.9cc | 249cc |
| Bore × stroke | — | 78 × 52.2 mm |
| Cooling | — | Liquid |
| Induction | Keihin EFI, throttle body 44 mm | DFI with Keihin 44mm throttle body & dual injectors |
| Power valve | — | — |
| Starter | — | Electric |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Front suspension | WP XACT-USD (AER), 48 mm | 49mm inverted coil-spring fork |
| Front travel | — | 12 in |
| Rear travel | — | 12.1 in |
| Front brake | — | 270mm |
| Rear brake | — | 240mm |
| Front wheel | — | 21" |
| Rear wheel | — | 19" |
| Seat height | 37.8 in | 37.6 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 58.5 in |
| Weight | — | 240.8 lb (curb (with fuel)) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.92 gal | 1.64 gal |
| MSRP | — | $8,999 |
Highlighted (blue) rows differ between the two. Verified manufacturer data; see each bike’s page for sources. Torque/fluid specs are on the individual pages (service-manual only).