Engineered by Fantic for the enduro - offroad motorcycle segment, the 2021 Fantic XEF 250 Trail features a 249.6 cc (15.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 21.2 HP (15.5 kW) at 8,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 18.6 Nm (13.7 lb-ft) at 6,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 84.9 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,750 rpm) and peak power (8,750 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 XEF 250 Trail measures 122 kg (269 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.17 HP/kg (5.75 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 915 mm (36 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,420 mm (55.9 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 8-liter (2.1 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Fantic archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2021 to 2022, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
84.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.17 HP/kg (5.75 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,750–8,750 rpm
Standover Height
915 mm (36 in)
Engine
Displacement249.6 ccm (15.23 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power21.2 HP (15.5 kW)) @ 8750 RPM
Torque18.6 Nm (1.9 kgf-m or 13.7 ft.lbs) @ 6750 RPM
Bore x Stroke77.0 x 53.6 mm (3.0 x 2.1 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionDigital
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchMultidisc in oil
Performance
Emission DetailsEuro 5
Chassis
Frame TypePerimeter steel CrMo.
Front SuspensionFANTIC FRS ø43mm USD, racing setup, forged aluminium fork bottoms
Rear SuspensionFANTIC FRS 125 Piggyback – preload and hydraulic regulation
Wheelbase1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre90/90-21
Rear Tyre120/90-18
Front BrakesSingle disc. Wave disc
Front Brake Ø260 mm (10.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Wave disc
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight122.0 kg (269.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1737 HP/kg
Seat Height915 mm (36.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Transmission
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