Riding and Owning the 1996 KTM 250sx Today

If you've ever spent time around old-school two-strokes, you know the 1996 KTM 250sx has a reputation that precedes it. Back in the mid-90s, the motocross world was a different place. The Japanese "Big Four" pretty much owned the tracks, and KTM was still seen as the slightly eccentric European cousin. But 1996 was a pivotal year. It was a time when the Austrian manufacturer started showing the world they weren't just making bikes for enduro woods riders—they were ready to bang bars on the motocross track with the best of them. ...

February 20, 2026 · 7 min · Paloma Liney