The KTM 250 XC motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 104 kg (229.3 lb).
Key specifications
The 2012 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the KTM 250 XC compares
This compares the motorcycle with all KTM models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the KTM database average.
About 44% lower than the KTM database average. Around the 35th percentile across KTM models.
About 11% taller than the KTM database average. Around the 99th percentile across KTM models.
About 29% smaller than the KTM database average. Around the 25th percentile across KTM models.
KTM database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the KTM specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
249 cc — larger displacement than about 35% of KTM models.
992 mm — taller than about 99% of KTM models.
7.5 L — larger than about 25% of KTM fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with KTM average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across KTM models where that dimension is available.
1,495
1,436
4% above average.
992
895
11% above average.
395
304
30% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 80/100-21 |
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| Rear tire size | 100/90-19 |
| Front tire width | 80 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 100% |
| Front rim diameter | 21 in |
| Rear tire width | 100 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 19 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.92:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 249 cc (15.19 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 66.4 x 72 mm (2.6 x 2.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 13.2:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Ignition | Contactless controlled fully electronic ignition with digital ignition adjustment, type Kokusan |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
| Lubrication | Forced oil lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multidisc clutch in oil bath/hydraulically activated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Central tube frame made of chrome molybdenum steel tubing |
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| Front suspension | WP Suspension Up Side Down 4860 MXMA CC |
| Rear suspension | WP Suspension 5018 BAVP DCC |
| Front wheel travel | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 317 mm (12.5 inches) |
| Rake | 26.5° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings |
| Front tire | 80/100-21 |
| Rear tire | 100/90-19 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 104 kg (229.3 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 992 mm (39.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,495 mm (58.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 395 mm (15.6 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 7.50 L (1.98 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Orange/black/white |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from KTM models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official KTM information before relying on them. Visit the official KTM website.