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

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

2013, 2015, 2016Model years
250 ccDisplacement
28.0 Nm @ 11,000 rpmTorque
82 kgDry weight
992 mmSeat height
10.5 LFuel tank
1,210 mmWheelbase
385 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
201320152016
Year-specific specification changes

The 2013 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Bore × stroke
201672.0 x 61.1 mm (2.8 x 2.4 inches)
Displacement
2016248.8 cc (15.18 cu in)
Frame
2016Steel trellis, powder coated
Front suspension
2016WP upside-down Ø 43 mm
Fuel system
2016Injection
Gearbox
20166-speed
Rear suspension
2016WP monoshock
Wheelbase
20161,340 mm (52.8 inches)
Clutch
2016Antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Exhaust system
2016Akrapovic
Front wheel travel
2016125 mm (4.9 inches)
Fuel capacity
2015201610.00 L (2.64 US gal)
Ground clearance
2016179 mm (7.0 inches)
Ignition
2016Bosch EMS
Lubrication
2016Wet sump
Rear wheel travel
2016150 mm (5.9 inches)
Seat height
2016758 mm (29.8 inches)
Starter
2016Electric

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.

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 height992 mm
Low 607 mmAverage 895 mmHigh 992 mm

About 11% taller than the KTM database average. Around the 99th percentile across KTM models.

Fuel capacity10.5 L
Low 2 LAverage 10.6 LHigh 23 L

Very close to the KTM database average. Around the 67th 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 height99th

992 mm — taller than about 99% of KTM models.

Fuel capacity67th

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.

Wheelbase1,210 mm
This bike

1,210

KTM avg

1,436

16% below average.

Seat height992 mm
This bike

992

KTM avg

895

11% 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 1,210 mmSeat 992 mmClearance 385 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 95/75-R17 front / 115/75-R17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 95/75-R17
Rear tire size 115/75-R17
Bore/stroke ratio 1.67:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Cross / motocross

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
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.
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
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 95/75-R17
Rear tire 115/75-R17

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 82 kg (180.8 lb)
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)

Electrical and instruments

Electrical External starter / 12 V 0.8 Ah battery.

Other specifications

Color options Orange/black
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.