- Ranges from 125cc too 450cc
- Offered in two-stroke and four-stroke variants
KTM AG has followed up its recent motocross refresh with a shake-up of its cross-country range, unveiling an all-new line-up of XC and XC-F models aimed at riders who want race-ready off-road bikes built for endurance rather than short bursts.
While motocross bikes are designed for closed-circuit intensity and trail bikes focus more on casual exploration, cross-country machines sit somewhere in the middle. They are built for longer distances, changing terrain, and race conditions that demand both speed and durability, which is exactly where KTM says the new XC platform is focused.
The updated range introduces a revised visual identity, with fresh graphics and red highlights on the tank shrouds to further align the bikes with KTM’s Factory Racing image. According to the company, the graphics are applied using its mould graphics technology, designed to improve durability in harsh off-road conditions where scuffs and crashes are inevitable.
The new line-up covers both two-stroke and four-stroke camps.
On the two-stroke side, KTM has launched the 125 XC, 250 XC, and 300 XC, targeting riders who prioritise lighter weight, sharper response and simpler maintenance. Meanwhile, the four-stroke family includes the 250 XC-F, 350 XC-F, and 450 XC-F, giving riders more torque and broader power delivery for faster, longer races.
Suspension across the range comes courtesy of WP Suspension, with XACT Closed Cartridge spring forks paired to a WP XACT rear shock. KTM says setup tuning has been heavily influenced by its Factory Racing programme, with the goal of delivering stronger front-end confidence, improved rear traction and more consistent performance over long race distances and mixed terrain.
For the four-stroke bikes, KTM is also leaning further into rider customisation and data. All XC-F models are compatible with the brand’s optional Connectivity Unit Offroad system via the KTM PowerParts catalogue, allowing riders to adjust settings and access additional tuning features.
What KTM has not confirmed yet, however, is perhaps the detail many buyers will care about most, pricing and availability. Given the growing competitiveness of the off-road market, especially against rivals like Husqvarna Motorcycles, GasGas, and Japanese brands, where KTM positions these bikes on price could be just as important as the technical upgrades themselves.
