KTM 250 EXC Six Days Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The KTM 250 EXC Six Days 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

2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2023Model years
249 ccDisplacement
104 kgDry weight
960 mmSeat height
9.5 LFuel tank
1,482 mmWheelbase
355 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20122015201620172023
Year-specific specification changes

The 2012 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Dry weight
20152016101.9 kg (224.7 lb)
2017100.5 kg (221.6 lb)
2023103.4 kg (228 lb)
Frame
20162017Chrome-molybdenum steel central-tube
2023Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel
Front brakes
20152023Single disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
Front suspension
2016WP USD Ø 48 mm 4CS closed cartridge
2017WP-USD Xplor 48 with preload adjuster
2023WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm
Front tire
20231.60-21
Fuel system
20152017Carburettor
2023Injection
Rear brakes
20152023Single disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
Rear suspension
2016WP PDS shock absorber
20172023WP Xplor PDS shock absorber
Rear tire
20232.15-18
Clutch
2015Wet multi-disc clutch / hydraulically operated
20162023Wet, DDS multi-disc clutch, Brembo hydraulics
Fuel capacity
20239.00 L (2.38 US gal)
Ground clearance
20172023370 mm (14.6 inches)
Rake
202323.6°
Rear wheel travel
20172023310 mm (12.2 inches)
Starter
2023Electric

How the KTM 250 EXC Six Days 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.

Displacement249 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 444 ccHigh 1,301 cc

About 44% lower than the KTM database average. Around the 35th percentile across KTM models.

Seat height960 mm
Low 607 mmAverage 895 mmHigh 992 mm

About 7% taller than the KTM database average. Around the 85th percentile across KTM models.

Fuel capacity9.5 L
Low 2 LAverage 10.6 LHigh 23 L

About 10% smaller than the KTM database average. Around the 63rd 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.

Displacement35th

249 cc — larger displacement than about 35% of KTM models.

Seat height85th

960 mm — taller than about 85% of KTM models.

Fuel capacity63rd

9.5 L — larger than about 63% 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.

Wheelbase1,482 mm
This bike

1,482

KTM avg

1,436

3% above average.

Seat height960 mm
This bike

960

KTM avg

895

7% above average.

Ground clearance355 mm
This bike

355

KTM avg

304

17% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, two-stroke • 249 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,482 mmSeat 960 mmClearance 355 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 90/90-21 front / 140/80-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 90/90-21
Rear tire size 140/80-18
Front tire width 90 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 21 in
Rear tire width 140 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 80%
Rear rim diameter 18 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.92:1 (Undersquare)

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 12.5:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Carburettor. Keihin PWK 36 S AG
Ignition Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment, type Kokusan
Starter Electric & kick

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet mDouble disk clutch / hydraulically operated

Chassis and suspension

Frame Central tube frame made of chrome molybdenum steel tubing
Front suspension WP Suspension Up Side Down 4860 MXMA PA
Rear suspension WP Suspension PDS 5018 DCC
Front wheel travel 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear wheel travel 335 mm (13.2 inches)
Rake 26.5°

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc. Calipers on floating bearings
Rear brakes Single disc. Calipers on floating bearings
Front tire 90/90-21
Rear tire 140/80-18

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 104 kg (229.3 lb)
Seat height 960 mm (37.8 inches)
Wheelbase 1,482 mm (58.3 inches)
Ground clearance 355 mm (14.0 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 9.50 L (2.51 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Orange/white/black/black
Comments The SIXDAYS version is racing tuned.

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.