Kawasaki Kx 250 vs Ktm Sx 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Kx 250
Ktm Sx 250
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
— hp
Torque (Nm)
28 Nm
— Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
— km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
110 kg
— kg
Type
Motocross
Motocross
Horsepower
Approximately 40–42 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2020+ 4-stroke model; earlier 2-stroke models varied)
Approx. 46–49 hp @ 9,000–10,000 rpm (note: estimate based on recent model years; KTM does not always publish official figures)
Torque
Approximately 28–30 Nm @ 10,500 rpm (2020+ 4-stroke model; estimate)
Approx. 42–45 Nm @ 8,000–9,000 rpm (note: estimate; official figures not consistently published)
Top Speed
Approximately 120–130 km/h (estimate; motocross bikes are not optimized for top speed)
Approx. 110–120 km/h (note: estimate; top speed is limited in motocross use and varies by gearing)
Weight
110 kg (curb weight, 2020+ model)
Approx. 102 kg (wet/curb weight — 2022–2024 models)
Fuel
Estimated 6–8 L/100km (note: varies greatly depending on riding intensity; off-road/motocross use makes precise figures difficult to standardize)
Estimated 6–9 L/100km depending on riding intensity (note: highly variable in off-road/motocross use)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Kx 250
8.2/10
"Buy it right and you'll grin every single lap."
Pros
+Explosive, rewarding power delivery
+Sharp, responsive chassis
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Punishing for inexperienced riders
−Two-stroke maintenance costs pile up
−Power valve requires regular attention
Ktm Sx 250
8.5/10
"A brilliant, brutal machine that rewards preparation and punishes neglect."
Pros
+Explosive, addictive two-stroke power
+World-class WP suspension
+Lightweight and flickable chassis
Cons
−Powervalve neglect is rampant
−Unforgiving for inexperienced riders
−Maintenance intervals demand strict discipline