The KTM RC 250 R motorcycle specifications include a 249.5 cc (15.22 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 82 kg (180.8 lb).
Key specifications
The 2013 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the KTM RC 250 R 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 36th percentile across KTM models.
About 11% taller than the KTM database average. Around the 99th percentile across KTM models.
Very close to the KTM database average. Around the 67th 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.
250 cc — larger displacement than about 36% of KTM models.
992 mm — taller than about 99% of KTM models.
10.5 L — larger than about 67% 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.
1,210
1,436
16% below average.
992
895
11% above average.
385
304
27% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 95/75-R17 |
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| Rear tire size | 115/75-R17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.67:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Cross / motocross |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 249.5 cc (15.22 cu in) |
| Torque | 28.0 Nm (2.9 kgf-m or 20.7 ft.lbs) @ 11,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 81.0 x 48.5 mm (3.2 x 1.9 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 14.5:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Dual injector throttle body, oval, DM50 equivalent |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment, type Kokusan |
| Starter | Kick |
| Lubrication | Semi dry sump, 1 pressure pump, 2 suction pumps |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Multi disc wet clutch |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular steel trellis frame with adjustable headstock and swingarm pivot. Subframe: Wethje carbonfibre composite, monoblock. |
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| Front suspension | WP RCMA 3548 / 35 mm USD fork, adjustable spring preload, adjustable compression and rebound damping, 20 clicks |
| Rear suspension | WP BAVP 4618 rear shock, adjustable shock length, hydraulic preload adjuster, adjustable High-/Low-Speed- compression damping and rebound damping, 20 clicks |
| Front wheel travel | 205 mm (8.1 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 185 mm (7.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 95/75-R17 |
| Rear tire | 115/75-R17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 82 kg (180.8 lb) |
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| Seat height | 992 mm (39.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,210 mm (47.6 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 385 mm (15.2 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 10.50 L (2.77 US gal) |
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Electrical and instruments
| Electrical | External starter / 12 V 0.8 Ah battery. |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Orange/black |
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| Exhaust system | Akrapovic full titanium system single silencer, 107 dB, additional 100/103 dB killers |
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.