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Ktm Sx 250 vs Gas Gas Ec 250

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Ktm Sx 250 vs Gas Gas Ec 250. Ktm Sx 250: Approx. 46–49 hp @ 9,000–10,000 rpm (note: estimate based on recent model years; KTM does not always publish official figures) hp, Approx. 102 kg (wet/curb weight — 2022–2024 models) weight, top speed Approx. 110–120 km/h (note: estimate; top speed is limited in motocross use and varies by gearing), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Gas Gas Ec 250: Approximately 45 hp @ 8,000 rpm (note: estimate; official figures not always published for off-road models) hp, Approximately 100 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed Estimated 120–130 km/h (note: varies by gearing and terrain; not optimized for top speed), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.

Performance at a Glance

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Ktm Sx 250 Gas Gas Ec 250
Horsepower (hp)
hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
Nm
40 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
kg
100 kg
Type
Motocross
Enduro
Horsepower
Approx. 46–49 hp @ 9,000–10,000 rpm (note: estimate based on recent model years; KTM does not always publish official figures)
Approximately 45 hp @ 8,000 rpm (note: estimate; official figures not always published for off-road models)
Torque
Approx. 42–45 Nm @ 8,000–9,000 rpm (note: estimate; official figures not consistently published)
Approximately 40 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (note: estimate for two-stroke power delivery)
Top Speed
Approx. 110–120 km/h (note: estimate; top speed is limited in motocross use and varies by gearing)
Estimated 120–130 km/h (note: varies by gearing and terrain; not optimized for top speed)
Weight
Approx. 102 kg (wet/curb weight — 2022–2024 models)
Approximately 100 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Estimated 6–9 L/100km depending on riding intensity (note: highly variable in off-road/motocross use)
Estimated 4–6 L/100km (note: highly dependent on riding conditions; off-road two-strokes vary widely)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Ktm Sx 250
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
Gas Gas Ec 250
Gas Gas Ec 250
8.0/10

"Brilliant used buy if history checks out — buyer beware otherwise."

Pros
+KTM parts cross-compatibility
+Lightweight, genuinely trail-capable
+Strong two-stroke midrange power
Cons
Often thrashed by previous owners
Top end wears quickly neglected
Two-stroke maintenance is frequent

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