KTM 250 XC 2025 vs Sherco 250 ST-R

Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	249.00 cc	294.00 cc
Engine	1-cylinder, 2-stroke engine	2 stroke Sherco proprietary design
Engine Starting	Electric starter	Geared system with folding lever
Engine Lubrication	--	2% oil pre-mix
Clutch	Wet, DDS multi-disc clutch, Brembo hydraulics	Hydraulic, diaphragm system
Ignition	--	Hidria digital
Cooling System	--	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	6-speed	5 speed
Gear Shift Pattern	--	1-N-2-3-4-5
Frame	Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel	Tubular section Chrome-moly
Handle Bar	Neken, aluminium Ø 28/22 mm	--
Chain	520 X-Ring	--

Front	--	Morad 21” black rim
Rear	--	Morad 18” black rim
Wheel / RIM	Spoked wheels with aluminium rims	Spoke

Front	Disc brake 260 mm	185 mm Hydraulically activated, floating
Rear	Disc brake 220 mm	--

Front	WP XACT cartridge Ø 48 mm	39 mm Steel Tech fork
Rear	WP XACT Monoshock with linkage	Progressive link system with single adjustable shock absorber

Colors

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Length	--	--
Weight	101.8 kg	--
Seat Height	954	--
Wheelbase	1493 mm	1322 mm
Ground Clearance	354 mm	310 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	9 litres	2.4 litres

Features

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- Cylinder head: improved compression rate and dome-shaped head - Crankshaft: new balancing, reduced vibration, more torque in the mid-range and at high revs - New CDI curve: increased power at low rpms - Removable rear exhaust bracket - R16v shock absorber