DF250RTS

2018 DF Motor DF250RTS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in DF Motor's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2018 DF Motor DF250RTS utilizes a 223 cc (13.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 16.1 HP (11.7 kW) at 7,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 17.5 Nm (12.9 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 72.2 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 rpm) and peak power (7,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the DF250RTS measures 159 kg (351 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (9.88 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,320 mm (52 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 15-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.3 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 349 km (217 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 95 km/h (59 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's DF Motor archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2016 to 2018, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.