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KTM RC 250

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Make Model

KTM RC 250

Year

2016

Engine

Four stroke, single cylinder. DOHC with finger followers, 4 Valve per cylinder

Capacity

248.8 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke 72 x  61.1 mm
Cooling System Liquid Cooled
Compression Ratio 14.5:1

Induction

Bosch Injection

Engine Lubrication Forced oil lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps
Ignition  system Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment

Starting

 Electric

Max Power

31.8 hp / 23.7 KW  @ 9000 rpm

Max Torque

24 Nm / 17.7 lb-ft @ 7250 rpm
Clutch Wet multi-disc clutch / mechanically operated

Transmission 

6 Speed 
Final Drive Chain 5/8 x 1/4” X‑Ring
Primary Gear Ratio 30:80
Secondary Gear Ratio 15:45
Frame Tubular space frame made from steel, powder-coated

Front Suspension

WP Suspension Up Side Down
Font Wheel Travel 125 mm / 4.9 in

Rear Suspension

WP Monoshock
Rear Wheel Travel 150 mm / 5.9 in

Front Brakes

Single 300 mm disc

Rear Brakes

Single 230 mm disc

Front Tyre

95/75-R17

Rear Tyre

115/75-R17
Rake  65 ° 
Trail 100 mm / 3.9 in
Seat Height 820 mm / 32.3 in
Wheelbase 1210 mm / 47.6 in
Ground Clearance 179 mm / 7.0 in

Dry Weight

147.0 kg / 324 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

10 Liters / 2.6 gal

The RC 250 is essentially a fully-faired version of the 250 Duke streetfighter. The engine for both RC250 and Duke 250 has been derived from its older sibling Duke and RC390 motorcycle. KTM engineers have detuned their 373.2cc powerhouse to perhaps provide a more rideable sportbike on the streets of Japan.

As a result, we expect taller gearing, better or same efficiency and top-level performance. KTM is famous for making insane power to weight ratio machines and it has done so right this time too. The Duke weighs 139 kg and RC 250 weighs 147 kg, which is 3-4 kg heavier than their 200cc predecessors when you compare their dry weights. The engine weighs 37.2 kg and is the lightest in its class. The motor is a 4-valve, DOHC, liquid-cooled unit with Nikasil coating on the cylinders

The trellis chassis and WP suspension system continue to be the norm making the newest KTM duo very attractive. These machines with their basic hardware have impressed everyone. The motorcycles would be manufactured at Bajaj’s plant in Pune alongside its siblings and come fitted with ABS.