KTM 250 EXC Racing Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The KTM 250 EXC Racing motorcycle specifications include a 249.6 cc (15.23 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 116.7 kg (257.3 lb).

Key specifications

2003-2006Model years
250 ccDisplacement
116.7 kgDry weight
925 mmSeat height
8.5 LFuel tank
1,481 mmWheelbase
385 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
2003200420052006
Year-specific specification changes

The 2003 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Bore × stroke
2004200675.0 x 56.6 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches)
Dry weight
2004115.7 kg (255.1 lb)
2005113.7 kg (250.7 lb)
2006113.5 kg (250.2 lb)
Front suspension
2005WP-USD 48 mm
2006WP-USD 48 mm (1.89 inches)
Fuel system
20052006Carburettor. Keihin MX FCR 37
Fuel capacity
200520068.00 L (2.11 US gal)
Ground clearance
20052006380 mm (15.0 inches)

How the KTM 250 EXC Racing 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.

Displacement250 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 444 ccHigh 1,301 cc

About 44% lower than the KTM database average. Around the 36th percentile across KTM models.

Seat height925 mm
Low 607 mmAverage 895 mmHigh 992 mm

Very close to the KTM database average. Around the 57th percentile across KTM models.

Fuel capacity8.5 L
Low 2 LAverage 10.6 LHigh 23 L

About 19% smaller than the KTM database average. Around the 37th percentile across KTM models.

This model KTM database average

KTM database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the KTM specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement36th

250 cc — larger displacement than about 36% of KTM models.

Seat height57th

925 mm — taller than about 57% of KTM models.

Fuel capacity37th

8.5 L — larger than about 37% 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.

Wheelbase1,481 mm
This bike

1,481

KTM avg

1,436

3% above average.

Seat height925 mm
This bike

925

KTM avg

895

3% above average.

Ground clearance385 mm
This bike

385

KTM avg

304

27% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 250 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,481 mmSeat 925 mmClearance 385 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 90/90-21 front / 120/90-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 90/90-21
Rear tire size 120/90-18
Front tire width 90 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 21 in
Rear tire width 120 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 90%
Rear rim diameter 18 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.33:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Enduro / offroad

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 249.6 cc (15.23 cu in)
Bore × stroke 75.0 x 56.5 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches)
Compression ratio 12.0:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Carburettor

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension WP-USD 48 MA
Rear suspension WP-PDS-shock absorber
Front wheel travel 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear wheel travel 335 mm (13.2 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 90/90-21
Rear tire 120/90-18

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 116.7 kg (257.3 lb)
Seat height 925 mm (36.4 inches)
Wheelbase 1,481 mm (58.3 inches)
Ground clearance 385 mm (15.2 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 8.50 L (2.25 US gal)

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.