Sportbikes
2014KTM RC 250 R
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The 2014 KTM RC 250 R is a race bike built for the Moto3-style class, not for the road. Its liquid-cooled 249.5cc four-stroke single makes 49.6 hp at 13,000 rpm and 28 Nm through a six-speed gearbox and chain. An 82 kg dry weight and 10.5-litre tank make it a pure track machine.
- Capacity
- 249.5 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 82.0 kg
- Seat height
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Power
- 49.6 HP (37.0 kW) @ 13000 RPM
What’s new for the 2014 KTM RC 250 R
vs the 2013| Spec | 2013 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 49.6 HP (37.0 kW) | 49.6 HP (37.0 kW) @ 13000 RPM |
| Seat height | 760 mm (29.9 inches) | not listed |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed primarily for sharp cornering, trackday fun, and learning sportbike technique on a lightweight, single-cylinder platform.
- Built for
- A nimble, high-revving single-cylinder sportbike that rewards precise inputs and enthusiastic cornering over outright straight-line speed.
- Not ideal for
- Not ideal for riders seeking long-distance comfort, pillion practicality, or off-road capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Engine
- Capacity
- 249.5 ccm
- Power
- 49.6 HP (37.0 kW) @ 13000 RPM
- Torque
- 28.0 Nm (2.9 kgf-m) @ 11000 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.6049 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 81.0 x 48.5 mm
- Compression
- 14.5:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Kick
- Ignition
- Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment, type Kokusan
- Lubrication system
- Semi dry sump, 1 pressure pump, 2 suction pumps
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Multi disc wet clutch
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1210 mm
- Dry weight
- 82.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 10.50 litres
- Ground clearance
- 385 mm
- Seat height
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Tubular steel trellis frame with adjustable headstock and swingarm pivot. Subframe: Wethje carbonfibre composite, monoblock.
- Front suspension
- WP RCMA 3548 / 35 mm USD fork, adjustable spring preload, adjustable compression and rebound damping, 20 clicks
- Rear suspension
- WP BAVP 4618 rear shock, adjustable shock length, hydraulic preload adjuster, adjustable High-/Low-Speed- compression damping and rebound damping, 20 clicks
- Front wheel travel
- 125 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 150 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 23.5°
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 290 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 190 mm
- Front tyre
- 95/75-R17
- Rear tyre
- 115/75-R17
Other
- Color options
- Orange/black
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 250 cc | 250 cc | 250 cc | 250 cc |
| Dry weight | 82 kg | 82 kg | 82 kg | 82 kg |
| Seat height | 760 mm | — | — | 758 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 10.5 L | 10.5 L | 10 L | 10 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the KTM RC 250 R?
The 2014 KTM RC 250 R has a Capacity of 249.5 ccm (15.23 cubic inches).
What engine power does the KTM RC 250 R have?
The 2014 KTM RC 250 R has a Power of 49.6 HP (37.0 kW) @ 13000 RPM.
How many gears does the KTM RC 250 R have?
The 2014 KTM RC 250 R has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the KTM RC 250 R?
The 2014 KTM RC 250 R has a Torque of 28.0 Nm (2.9 kgf-m or 20.7 ft.lbs) @ 11000 RPM.
How much does the KTM RC 250 R weigh?
The 2014 KTM RC 250 R has a Dry weight of 82.0 kg (180.8 pounds).
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