What category is the 2020 KTM 250 SX-F?

General information
Category	Cross / motocross
Model	KTM 250 SX-F
Year	2020

Engine and Transmission Specifications
Driveline	13:48. Primary drive: 22:68.
Clutch	Wet multi-disc clutch / hydraulically operated
Transmission type	Chain (final drive)
Gearbox	5-speed
Cooling system	Liquid
Ignition	Keihin EMS
Fuel control	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Bore x Stroke	78.0 x 52.3 mm (3.1 x 2.1 inches)
Compression	14.0:1
Max RPM RPM	14000
Engine details	Balancer shaft
Engine type	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Capacity:	249.9 ccm (15.25 cubic inches)
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Wheels	CNC machined hubs. Excel rims. Wire spoked.
Rear brakes	Single disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
Diameter	260 mm (10.2 inches)
Front brakes	Single disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
Rear wheel travel	300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear Suspension	WP shock absorber with linkage
Front wheel travel	310 mm (12.2 inches)
Front Suspension	WP-USD, AER 48, Ã˜ 48 mm
Rake (fork angle)	26.5°
Frame type	25CrMo4 steel central-tube frame
Physical measures and capacities
Fuel capacity	7.00 litres (1.85 US gallons)
Wheelbase	1485 mm (58.5 inches)
Ground clearance	370 mm (14.6 inches)
Seat height	960 mm (37.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Dry weight	99.0 kg (218.3 pounds)

Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Starter	Electric
Color options	Orange/white/black

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

Best For

Track90%

City10%

Cornering85%

Daily Riding10%

Touring12%

Passenger5%

Rider Profile

Best For	This is a full-size 250cc motocross machine best suited to intermediate through expert off-road riders, not newcomers to dirt biking.
Purpose	Built purely as a motocross competition bike for closed circuits and tracks, with sharp handling and high-performance suspension rather than everyday usability.
Rider Fit	The tall 958 mm seat height, firm suspension, and lack of creature comforts demand good rider fitness, leg length, and off-road riding technique.
Character	A lightweight, race-bred single-cylinder machine defined by aggressive acceleration, precise cornering, and razor-sharp responsiveness over rough terrain.
Not Ideal For	This bike is not suitable for riders wanting a comfortable commuter, a passenger-friendly machine, or a long-distance touring companion.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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At 960mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with cannot reach comfortably on the 2020 KTM 250 SX-F, with a cramped knee angle of around 85 degrees and an upright riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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