What category is the 2020 KTM 250 XC?

General information
Category	Cross / motocross
Model	KTM 250 XC
Year	2020

Engine and Transmission Specifications
Driveline	5/8 x 1/4
Clutch	Multidisc clutch DDS in oil bath/hydraulically activated
Transmission type,final drive	Chain
Gearbox	6-speed
Cooling system	Liquid
Bore x Stroke	66.4 x 72.0 mm (2.6 x 2.8 inches)
Engine details	Reed intake.
Engine type	Single cylinder, two-stroke
Capacity:	249.00 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Rear brakes diameter	220 mm (8.7 inches)
Rear brakes	Single disc. Galfer Wave discs
Front brakes diameter	260 mm (10.2 inches)
Front brakes	Single disc. Galfer Wave discs
Rear wheel travel	317 mm (12.5 inches)
Rear Suspension	WP Suspension 5018 BAVP DCC
Front wheel travel	300 mm (11.8 inches)
Front Suspension	WP Suspension Up Side Down 4860 MXMA CC
Rake (fork angle)	26.5°
Frame type	Central tube frame made of chrome molybdenum steel tubing

Physical measures and capacities
Fuel capacity	10.00 litres (2.64 gallons)
Wheelbase	1,495 mm (58.9 inches)
Ground clearance	395 mm (15.6 inches)
Seat height	992 mm (39.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Dry weight	103.9 kg (229.1 pounds)
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Starter	Electric & kick
Color options	Orange/black

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

Best For

Track30%

City10%

Cornering88%

Daily Riding10%

Touring15%

Passenger5%

Rider Profile

Best For	This is a competition-focused cross-country machine best suited to intermediate through expert off-road riders comfortable with a tall, light, punchy 2-stroke.
Purpose	Built for cross-country and enduro-style off-road racing where light weight, agility, and a lively 2-stroke power delivery matter more than outright top speed or comfort.
Rider Fit	The tall 954 mm seat height and dirt-bike ergonomics demand good rider fitness, leg length, and standing-riding stamina rather than relaxed seated comfort.
Character	A raw, high-strung, and playful machine that rewards active, aggressive riding with sharp handling and explosive 2-stroke acceleration out of corners.
Not Ideal For	This bike is not suited to riders wanting a comfortable daily commuter, a passenger-friendly tourer, or a road-legal high-speed machine.

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

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At 992mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with cannot reach comfortably on the 2020 KTM 250 XC, with a moderate knee angle of around 90 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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