Best Enduro Bike 250cc class
Best Enduro Bike 250cc class
For enduro riding in the 250cc class, the key choice is whether you want a 2-stroke or 4-stroke, and how closely you want to stay to 250cc displacement. The catalog has two exact 249cc 2-strokes and one 249.4cc 4-stroke; it also includes a 292.6cc bike that is a nearby alternative, not a true 250. Look beyond displacement: seat height matters when you need to dab a foot on uneven ground, while fuel capacity and suspension layout help describe each bike’s trail-ready setup. Published weights need careful handling here: the KTM and GasGas figures are without fuel, the Honda figure is curb weight with a full tank, and the Beta figure is dry, so they are not directly comparable. Prices below are US list prices where supplied. These are off-road enduro or cross-country models, and the catalog does not establish that they are street legal.
Top Picks
GasGas EC 250 (2025)
249 cc 2-Stroke, 107.6 kg (without fuel), seat 956 mm, tank 9 L, Throttle-body fuel injection, rear: WP XACT shock with linkage, 300 mm travel, starter: Electric, US list $10,499
At 249cc, the EC 250 is a direct-fit 2-stroke option, with throttle-body fuel injection and an electric starter. Its 9L tank, 956mm seat height, and $10,499 US list price give clear measures to weigh against its trail setup.
KTM 250 EXC (2025)
249 cc 2-Stroke, 104.6 kg (without fuel), seat 963 mm, tank 9 L, Throttle-body fuel injection, rear: WP XPLOR shock, PDS (no linkage), 310 mm travel, Sold in the US as the 250 XC-W ($11,199)
The 249cc KTM 250 EXC is another exact-displacement 2-stroke, with throttle-body fuel injection, a 9L tank, and 310mm rear travel from its PDS shock. Its 963mm seat is the tallest among these picks, and the catalog lists the US version as the 250 XC-W at $11,199.
Honda CRF250RX (2025)
249.4 cc 4-Stroke, 109.8 kg (curb, full tank), seat 958 mm, tank 7.9 L, Fuel injection, rear: Showa shock with Pro-Link linkage, 307 mm travel, starter: Electric, US list $8,699
The Honda CRF250RX is the close-fit 4-stroke choice at 249.4cc, with fuel injection and an electric starter. It has a 958mm seat, 7.9L tank, 307mm rear travel, and an $8,699 US list price; its 109.8kg figure is curb weight with a full tank, unlike the unfueled figures for the 2-strokes.
Beta 300 RR X-Pro (2025)
292.6 cc 2-Stroke, 103.5 kg (dry), seat 930 mm, tank 9.5 L, Carburetor, with electronic oil injection, rear: Shock with linkage, 290 mm travel, starter: Electric, US list $9,899
The Beta 300 RR X-Pro is a useful near-250 alternative at 292.6cc, rather than a true 250-class displacement match. Its 930mm seat is notably lower than the other picks, and it combines a 9.5L tank, carburetor with electronic oil injection, and $9,899 US list price; its 103.5kg dry weight is not directly comparable with the other weight figures.
Beta 300 RR X-Pro verified specs
The Verdict
For a strict 250cc match, choose between the GasGas and KTM 2-strokes or Honda 4-stroke; consider the Beta if its lower seat is more important than staying close to 250cc.
