Motocross Bikes
2017KTM 250 XC
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The 2017 KTM 250 XC is a two-stroke cross-country racer for closed-course off-road competition. Its liquid-cooled 249cc single drives through a six-speed gearbox and chain. A 103.9 kg dry weight and 10-litre tank make it light and agile on rough terrain.
- 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)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- 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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- 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
- Ignition
- Contactless controlled fully electronic ignition with digital ignition adjustment, type Kokusan
- 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 | 2012 | 2016 | 2017 | 2020 | 2023 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2017 KTM 250 XC has a Capacity of 249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches).
What engine power does the KTM 250 XC have?
The 2017 KTM 250 XC has a Power of 24.9 HP (18.3 kW).
How many gears does the KTM 250 XC have?
The 2017 KTM 250 XC has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
How much does the KTM 250 XC weigh?
The 2017 KTM 250 XC has a Dry weight of 103.9 kg (229.1 pounds).
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