Sportbikes
2015KTM RC 250 R
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The 2015 KTM RC 250 R is a lightweight, agile naked sportbike designed for entry-level riders and commuters seeking spirited performance. Known for its sharp handling, aggressive styling, and accessible seat height, it delivers responsive braking and suspension tuning for both street riding and occasional track days. The compact 250cc engine and 82kg dry weight make it ideal for urban environments and rider confidence building.
- 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
What’s new for the 2015 KTM RC 250 R
vs the 2014| Spec | 2014 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 49.6 HP (37.0 kW) @ 13000 RPM | 49.6 HP |
| Fuel capacity | 10.50 litres (2.77 US gallons) | 10.00 litres (2.64 US gallons) |
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
- 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
- 10.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 385 mm
- Reserve fuel capacity
- 1.50 litres
- 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.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the KTM RC 250 R?
The 2015 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 2015 KTM RC 250 R has a Power of 49.6 HP.
How many gears does the KTM RC 250 R have?
The 2015 KTM RC 250 R has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the KTM RC 250 R?
The 2015 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 2015 KTM RC 250 R has a Dry weight of 82.0 kg (180.8 pounds).
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