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All Bikes/Compare/Ktm Sx-f 350 vs Kawasaki Kx 250

Ktm Sx-f 350 vs Kawasaki Kx 250

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Ktm Sx-f 350 vs Kawasaki Kx 250. Ktm Sx-f 350: ~63 hp @ 10,800 rpm (2023 model estimate) hp, 101 kg (without fuel, as stated by KTM for recent models; approximately 106 kg wet) weight, top speed ~175 km/h (estimated; top speed is not a primary design focus for motocross bikes), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Kawasaki Kx 250: Approximately 40–42 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2020+ 4-stroke model; earlier 2-stroke models varied) hp, 110 kg (curb weight, 2020+ model) weight, top speed Approximately 120–130 km/h (estimate; motocross bikes are not optimized for top speed), Motoryk rating 8.2/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Ktm Sx-f 350 Kawasaki Kx 250
Horsepower (hp)
63 hp
40 hp
Torque (Nm)
42 Nm
28 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
101 kg
110 kg
Type
Motocross
Motocross
Horsepower
~63 hp @ 10,800 rpm (2023 model estimate)
Approximately 40–42 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2020+ 4-stroke model; earlier 2-stroke models varied)
Torque
~42 Nm @ 8,500 rpm (2023 model estimate)
Approximately 28–30 Nm @ 10,500 rpm (2020+ 4-stroke model; estimate)
Top Speed
~175 km/h (estimated; top speed is not a primary design focus for motocross bikes)
Approximately 120–130 km/h (estimate; motocross bikes are not optimized for top speed)
Weight
101 kg (without fuel, as stated by KTM for recent models; approximately 106 kg wet)
110 kg (curb weight, 2020+ model)
Fuel
~6.0 L/100km (estimate — varies greatly with riding intensity; note: motocross bikes are rarely measured by fuel economy)
Estimated 6–8 L/100km (note: varies greatly depending on riding intensity; off-road/motocross use makes precise figures difficult to standardize)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Ktm Sx-f 350
Ktm Sx-f 350
8.5/10

"The best motocrosser money can buy — if maintained religiously."

Pros
+Exceptional power-to-weight ratio
+Razor-sharp chassis handling
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
Brutal maintenance schedule costs
Punishing for beginner riders
Neglected examples are expensive
Kawasaki Kx 250
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

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