KTM RC250

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.