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2019KTM 250 XC

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The 2019 KTM 250 XC is a two-stroke off-road racer built for cross-country events. Its liquid-cooled 249cc two-stroke single drives through a six-speed gearbox and chain. A tall 992 mm seat, 103.9 kg dry weight and 10-litre tank suit long, hard races.

Capacity
249.0 ccm
Engine
Single, two-stroke
Gearbox
6-speed
Dry weight
103.9 kg
Seat height
992 mm
Power
24.9 HP (18.3 kW)
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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 48Agility 85Comfort 40Off-road 97Touring 20Road manners 15
Off-road & trail97%
Cornering88%
City riding10%
Daily riding10%
Touring15%
Two-up5%
Track30%
Best for
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.
Built for
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.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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At 992mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will not reach the ground comfortably on the 2019 KTM 250 XC, with a moderate knee angle of around 90 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine
Capacity
249.0 ccm
Power
24.9 HP (18.3 kW)
Engine type
Single, two-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.2397 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke
66.4 x 72.0 mm
Compression
13.2:1
Cooling system
Liquid
Fuel system
Injection
Starting
Electric & kick
Lubrication system
Forced oil lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps
Transmission
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Chain
Clutch
Multidisc clutch DDS in oil bath/hydraulically activated
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1495 mm
Seat height
992 mm
Dry weight
103.9 kg
Fuel capacity
10.00 litres
Ground clearance
395 mm
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Central tube frame made of chrome molybdenum steel tubing
Front suspension
WP Suspension Up Side Down 4860 MXMA CC
Rear suspension
WP Suspension 5018 BAVP DCC
Front wheel travel
300 mm
Rear wheel travel
317 mm
Rake (fork angle)
26.5°
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Single disc. Galfer Wave discs
Front brakes diameter
260 mm
Rear brakes
Single disc. Galfer Wave discs
Rear brakes diameter
220 mm
Front tyre
80/100-21
Rear tyre
100/90-19
Other
Color options
Orange/black

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted
Specification 201220162019202020232027
Capacity 249 cc 249 cc 249 cc 249 cc 249 cc 249 cc
Dry weight 104 kg 104 kg 104 kg 104 kg 100 kg 102 kg
Seat height 992 mm 992 mm 992 mm 992 mm 954 mm 954 mm
Fuel capacity 7.5 L 10 L 10 L 10 L 8.5 L 9 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

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Common questions

What is the engine size of the KTM 250 XC?

The 2019 KTM 250 XC has a Capacity of 249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches).

What engine power does the KTM 250 XC have?

The 2019 KTM 250 XC has a Power of 24.9 HP (18.3 kW).

How many gears does the KTM 250 XC have?

The 2019 KTM 250 XC has a Gearbox of 6-speed.

How much does the KTM 250 XC weigh?

The 2019 KTM 250 XC has a Dry weight of 103.9 kg (229.1 pounds).

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