The KTM RC 250 motorcycle specifications include a 248.8 cc (15.18 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 147 kg (324.1 lb).
Key specifications
The 2016 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the KTM RC 250 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 29th percentile across KTM models.
About 8% lower than the KTM database average. Around the 16th percentile across KTM models.
About 5% smaller than 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.
249 cc — larger displacement than about 29% of KTM models.
820 mm — taller than about 16% of KTM models.
10 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.
1,340
1,436
7% below average.
820
895
8% below average.
179
304
41% below 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 | 1.18:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 248.8 cc (15.18 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 72.0 x 61.1 mm (2.8 x 2.4 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 14.5:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Ignition | Bosch EMS |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Antihopping clutch, mechanically operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel trellis, powder coated |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | WP upside-down Ø 43 mm |
| Rear suspension | WP monoshock |
| Front wheel travel | 125 mm (4.9 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rake | 23.5° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Four-piston calipers. ABS. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. ABS. |
| Front tire | 95/75-R17 |
| Rear tire | 115/75-R17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 147 kg (324.1 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,340 mm (52.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 179 mm (7.0 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 10.00 L (2.64 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 1.50 L (0.40 US gal) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2098 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Black/orange/grey |
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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.