KTM 250 SX-F reviews

I race this bike in 30+C and 450C at my local tracks. I picked it up as a replacement for my 05 YZ250F. What an awesome machine. Feels like a mountain bike with 50 hp. Super light and nimble and unbelievably fast. Being a C rider I felt the need to change to a 14 front sprocket to smooth out the punch and use more of that low end 2stroke grunt. It's taken me from a mid packer to a top 5 finisher consistently. As a matter of fact, I trophied in my first three races on this machine! Show less

This bike is the best bike I have ever ridden. I have owned a Honda and a Yamaha and found things wrong with both but not my 04 125SX. The Yamaha didn't have enough traction up front and would lose traction in corners easily. The Honda didn't have enough guts but my 125 SX handles great and has so much more power than any other 125 two stroke. I love this bike and you will too if you buy one. The only thing I dislike is that the seat is too hard but I don't notice it when I'm riding. Show less

THIS BIKE IS AMAZING! I BOUGHT THIS USED AND HAVE RIDDEN IT HARD EVER SINCE. ONLY DRAW BACK WAS THE LOWER BEARING ON THE CONNECTOR ROD SEIZED AFTER 4 YEARS OF RIDING. WITH THAT FIXED THE BIKE WAS AWESOME. I RIDE THE WOODS AND HAVE WON MANY ENDUROS. I BEAT ALL THE KIDS WITH THE BIG HEAVY 4 STROKES. THIS IS A GREAT BIKE! Show less

I'm still in the break-in process on the motor but from what I have rode this bike makes serious power, even going easy. The suspension feels good and I love the ground clearance. I'm very glad I chose this bike over the 250x or the wr250. I feel it's more of a quality machine. My only complaint is that it doesn't come with a spark aresstor, but besides that bike is worth every penny and I couldn't be happier with it. Show less

This bike is awesome. I got it for Christmas. It has so much power that it can get a little scary when you hit the powerband. I would not recommend this bike for a beginner. If you want a bike that can smoke all the other bikes in its class, this is it. I can get 15 feet of air and not even get close to bottoming out. You have to buy one. Show less

This bike is a beast! If you're not good at riding and not comfotable on a big bike, don't get it because it will handle you and you'll get hurt. I've been racing for at least 5 years and it's a lot! Show less

I'm coming off of a 2004 CRF450 and I'm very impressed. Some reviews knock the handling on the KTM, yet I find it very confidence inspiring. Under hard acceleration the bike stays planted and doesn't hop around. I am very tired of tuning, adjusting, changing, or paying dealers to work on my valves. True, the four stroke power is smooth and easier to handle, but what fun is predictable power?! Also, I should clarify, I'm a recreational woods rider who does not journey onto the local MX track very often. When the bike hits it is way faster than my Honda and climbs hills like they are nothing. I'm now selling my Honda and will only buy two strokes (until they are outlawed of course). Plus it comes with Excel rims, awesome hydralic clutch, V-Force reeds, Brembo brakes, and the same relative price as its competitors. What's not to like about that? KTM Rocks! Show less

First ride on the brand new motorcycle; didn't adjust anything, didn't set sag or rebound, etc and still had an excellent ride! First rate fit and finish. Felt funny at first going from a 1996 Honda XR 250 4 stroke to brand new 2 stroke KTM 250 XCW. Loads more power, tremendous handling and flickability through the trees. Looking forward to dialing it in. Show less

Best bike I've tried so far, the best power, excellent rider position, improved suspension, front's still a little stiff, though. Bike is a bit wider at the legs' zone, but works great because it gets your legs in a better position to grip the bike. Pity the airbox decals have to be overlapped when placing the numbers, unless you make them small. This is an awesome ride. Show less

Best bike I have ever put a leg over. Great power and KTM reliability. Fit and finish unsurpased, this bike leaves nothing to be desired. Show less