Enduro Bikes
2025KTM 250 EXC
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The 2025 KTM 250 EXC is a lightweight two-stroke enduro machine designed for riders seeking nimble trail performance and easy handling. Its 249cc liquid-cooled engine delivers responsive power ideal for technical terrain and cross-country riding. Known for reliability and agility, this bike excels in tight woods and rocky landscapes where maneuverability matters most.
- Capacity
- 249.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, two-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 104.4 kg
- Seat height
- 963 mm
- Power
- 45.0 HP (33.1 kW)
What’s new for the 2025 KTM 250 EXC
vs the 2024| Spec | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Front suspension | WP XPLOR-USD, Ø 48 mm | WP XACT-USD, Ø 48 mm |
| Rear suspension | WP Xplor PDS shock absorber | WP XPLOR shock absorber with PDS |
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How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built purely for technical enduro trails, woods riding, and competitive offroad use rather than road or highway travel.
- Built for
- A featherweight, high-revving two-stroke enduro bike that rewards aggressive, active riding with sharp handling and explosive low-weight agility over obstacles.
- Not ideal for
- Not suitable for riders wanting a comfortable commuter, a passenger-friendly bike, or a machine for sustained highway touring.
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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- Capacity
- 249.0 ccm
- Power
- 45.0 HP (33.1 kW)
- Engine type
- Single, two-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.4310 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 66.4 x 72.0 mm
- Compression
- 12.5:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Vitesco Technologies EMS
- Lubrication system
- Mixture oil lubrication 1:60
- Torque
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet, DDS multi-disc clutch, Brembo hydraulics
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1489 mm
- Seat height
- 963 mm
- Dry weight
- 104.4 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 9.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 347 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel. Aluminum-reinforced polyamide subframe.
- Front suspension
- WP XACT-USD, Ø 48 mm
- Rear suspension
- WP XPLOR shock absorber with PDS
- Front wheel travel
- 300 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 310 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 26.1°
- Trail
- 112 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
- Front brakes diameter
- 260 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Front tyre
- 90/90-21
- Rear tyre
- 140/80-18
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 | 2000 | 2007 | 2013 | 2020 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc |
| Dry weight | 109 kg | 103 kg | 104 kg | 100 kg | 104 kg | 104 kg |
| Seat height | 925 mm | 925 mm | 960 mm | 960 mm | 963 mm | 963 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 9.5 L | 8.5 L | 9.5 L | 9.5 L | 9 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 EXC?
The 2025 KTM 250 EXC has a Capacity of 249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches).
What engine power does the KTM 250 EXC have?
The 2025 KTM 250 EXC has a Power of 45.0 HP (33.1 kW).
How many gears does the KTM 250 EXC have?
The 2025 KTM 250 EXC has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
How much does the KTM 250 EXC weigh?
The 2025 KTM 250 EXC has a Dry weight of 104.4 kg (230.2 pounds).
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