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

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

2016-2019Model years
249 ccDisplacement
147 kgDry weight
820 mmSeat height
10 LFuel tank
1,340 mmWheelbase
179 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
2016201720182019
Year-specific specification changes

The 2016 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front brakes
2019Double disc
Front tire
2019110/70-ZR17
Rear brakes
2019Single disc
Rear suspension
2018WP monoshock, preload adjustable
Rear tire
2019150/60-ZR17
Clutch
2017Slipper clutch
2018Slip-and-assist clutch
Power/weight ratio
201720180.2109 hp/kg
20190.2100 hp/kg

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.

Displacement249 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 444 ccHigh 1,301 cc

About 44% lower than the KTM database average. Around the 29th percentile across KTM models.

Seat height820 mm
Low 607 mmAverage 895 mmHigh 992 mm

About 8% lower than the KTM database average. Around the 16th percentile across KTM models.

Fuel capacity10 L
Low 2 LAverage 10.6 LHigh 23 L

About 5% smaller than 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.

Displacement29th

249 cc — larger displacement than about 29% of KTM models.

Seat height16th

820 mm — taller than about 16% of KTM models.

Fuel capacity67th

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.

Wheelbase1,340 mm
This bike

1,340

KTM avg

1,436

7% below average.

Seat height820 mm
This bike

820

KTM avg

895

8% below average.

Ground clearance179 mm
This bike

179

KTM avg

304

41% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

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

Wheelbase 1,340 mmSeat 820 mmClearance 179 mm
6-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 1.18:1 (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

Other specifications

Color options Black/orange/grey

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.