The KTM 250 EXC is a two-stroke enduro bike that has been a mainstay of KTM's off-road range for decades. Its 249cc two-stroke single is lighter and more free-revving than the 300 EXC, making it a popular choice for enduro racing and technical trail riding.
Key updates include electric start, a new frame and engine in 2017, and fuel injection (TPI) from 2018, which removed the need to pre-mix fuel. It is a competition machine with a tall seat, though road-registered versions are sold in some markets. Rivals include the Husqvarna TE 250, GasGas EC 250 and Beta 250 RR.
| Year | Photo | Engine | Power | Weight | Seat | Fields |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ![]() |
249 cc | 45 hp | 104 kg | 963 mm | 40 |
| 2025 | ![]() |
249 cc | 45 hp | 104 kg | 963 mm | 40 |
| 2024 | ![]() |
249 cc | 45 hp | 104 kg | 963 mm | 40 |
| 2023 | ![]() |
249 cc | 45 hp | 103 kg | 960 mm | 40 |
| 2022 | ![]() |
249 cc | 45 hp | 100 kg | 960 mm | 40 |
| 2021 | ![]() |
249 cc | 45 hp | 100 kg | 960 mm | 40 |
| 2020 | ![]() |
249 cc | 45 hp | 100 kg | 960 mm | 40 |
| 2019 | ![]() |
249 cc | 45 hp | 100 kg | 960 mm | 40 |
| 2018 | ![]() |
249 cc | 45 hp | 100 kg | 960 mm | 40 |
| 2017 | ![]() |
249 cc | 45 hp | 100 kg | 960 mm | 40 |
| 2016 | ![]() |
249 cc | 45 hp | 102 kg | 960 mm | 40 |
| 2015 | ![]() |
249 cc | 45 hp | 102 kg | 960 mm | 40 |
| 2014 | ![]() |
249 cc | 45 hp | 102 kg | 960 mm | 40 |
| 2013 | ![]() |
249 cc | 45 hp | 104 kg | 960 mm | 40 |
| 2012 | ![]() |
249 cc | 45 hp | 104 kg | 960 mm | 40 |
| 2011 | ![]() |
249 cc | 45 hp | 103 kg | 985 mm | 40 |
| 2010 | ![]() |
249 cc | 45 hp | 101 kg | 985 mm | 40 |
| 2009 | ![]() |
249 cc | 45 hp | 101 kg | 985 mm | 39 |
| 2008 | ![]() |
249 cc | 45 hp | 101 kg | 960 mm | 40 |
| 2007 | ![]() |
249 cc | 45 hp | 103 kg | 925 mm | 39 |
| 2006 | ![]() |
249 cc | 45 hp | 103 kg | 925 mm | 39 |
| 2005 | ![]() |
249 cc | 45 hp | 103 kg | 925 mm | 39 |
| 2004 | ![]() |
249 cc | 45 hp | 105 kg | 925 mm | 38 |
| 2003 | ![]() |
249 cc | 45 hp | 108 kg | 925 mm | 39 |
| 2002 | ![]() |
249 cc | 45 hp | 109 kg | 925 mm | 40 |
| 2001 | ![]() |
249 cc | 45 hp | 109 kg | 925 mm | 40 |
| 2000 | ![]() |
249 cc | 45 hp | 109 kg | 925 mm | 40 |