The pursuit of excellence is a never ending one, and that’s exemplified well in the 250cc four-stroke motocross bike category. Manufacturers are always searching for more power from their respective small-bore thumpers, and looking to match that high output with suspension settings that walk a fine line between plushness and performance and a chassis that provides both turning capability and straight-line stability.
Comfort is important in a chassis as well, and that’s what KTM went after more of in 2025 across its entire SX, SX-F, XC, and XC-F lineups. What did the Ready to Race brand alter to achieve this objective? We pointed our cameras at the 2025 KTM 250 SX-F during our 250F Motocross Bike Comparison Test to help our audience get a better idea. Read on to learn more about what’s new on the 250 SX-F and other models in KTM’s full-size standard-model motocross bike range.
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