KTM Freeride 250 R Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The KTM Freeride 250 R motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 92.5 kg (203.9 lb).

Key specifications

2014-2017Model years
249 ccDisplacement
92.5 kgDry weight
915 mmSeat height
7 LFuel tank
1,418 mmWheelbase
380 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
2014201520162017
Year-specific specification changes

The 2014 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Frame
20152017Perimeter steel-aluminium composite frame.
Front suspension
20162017WP upside-down Ø 43 mm
Rear suspension
20162017WP PDS shock absorber
Clutch
20162017Wet, CSS multi-disc clutch, Formula hydraulics
Rear wheel travel
20162017260 mm (10.2 inches)

How the KTM Freeride 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.

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 height915 mm
Low 607 mmAverage 895 mmHigh 992 mm

Very close to the KTM database average. Around the 48th percentile across KTM models.

Fuel capacity7 L
Low 2 LAverage 10.6 LHigh 23 L

About 34% smaller than the KTM database average. Around the 17th 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 height48th

915 mm — taller than about 48% of KTM models.

Fuel capacity17th

7 L — larger than about 17% 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.

Wheelbase1,418 mm
This bike

1,418

KTM avg

1,436

Close to average.

Seat height915 mm
This bike

915

KTM avg

895

Close to average.

Ground clearance380 mm
This bike

380

KTM avg

304

25% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

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

Wheelbase 1,418 mmSeat 915 mmClearance 380 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive)

Additional useful specifications

Bore/stroke ratio 0.92:1 (Undersquare)

Model information

Category Enduro / offroad

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)
Cooling system Liquid
Ignition Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment, type Kokusan
Starter Electric
Lubrication Mixture oil lubrication

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multi-disc clutch CSS / Formula Hydraulik

Chassis and suspension

Frame Perimeter steel-aluminium composite frame. Subframe: 1-cylinder 2-stroke engine.
Front suspension WP Suspension4357 MXMA
Rear suspension WP Suspension 4618 PDS DCC
Front wheel travel 250 mm (9.8 inches)
Rear wheel travel 280 mm (11.0 inches)
Rake 23.0°

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakes Single disc. Two-piston calipers. Radially mounted.

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 92.5 kg (203.9 lb)
Seat height 915 mm (36.0 inches)
Wheelbase 1,418 mm (55.8 inches)
Ground clearance 380 mm (15.0 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 7.00 L (1.85 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Orange/white/gray

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.