Ktm Freeride E-xc vs Ktm Freeride 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Freeride E-xc
Ktm Freeride 250
Horsepower (hp)
18 hp
30 hp
Torque (Nm)
42 Nm
25 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
80 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
103 kg
95 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
18 hp (peak ~25 hp burst) — NOTE: KTM rates continuous output at ~14 kW; peak figures vary by source
~30 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated; KTM did not officially publish figures for this model)
Torque
42 Nm (instant, from 0 rpm) — NOTE: Based on 2018+ model specifications
~25 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
80 km/h (electronically limited, est.)
~110 km/h (estimated; not optimized for top speed — off-road focused)
Weight
103 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model with battery)
~95 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
N/A - Electric (approx. 1.0–1.5 kWh/10 km typical off-road use)
Estimated 4–6 L/100km (note: two-stroke mix; real-world varies significantly with riding style)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm Freeride E-xc
7.5/10
"Brilliant if the battery's healthy, avoid a degraded pack completely."
Pros
+Whisper-quiet trail access
+Near-zero maintenance costs
+Brilliant slow-speed control
Cons
−Battery replacement eye-watering expensive
−Limited range pre-2020
−Sparse dealer support network
Ktm Freeride 250
7.8/10
"A specialist tool that rewards diligent buyers with proper maintenance history."
Pros
+Featherlight and ultra-flickable
+Explosive two-stroke power delivery
+Premium WP suspension standard
Cons
−Top end wears quickly
−Battery maintenance often neglected
−Thirsty on longer rides
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