Positioned in Italika's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 2023 Italika DM250X utilizes a 250 cc (15.3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 16.2 HP (11.8 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 16.5 Nm (12.2 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 64.8 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 rpm) and peak power (8,000 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 DM250X measures 123 kg (271 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.13 HP/kg (7.59 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 870 mm (34.3 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,360 mm (53.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 11-liter (2.9 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.92 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 281 km (175 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 100 km/h (62 mph).
Specific Output
64.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.13 HP/kg (7.59 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,500–8,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~281 km (175 mi)
Engine
Displacement250.0 ccm (15.26 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power16.2 HP (11.8 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque16.5 Nm (1.7 kgf-m or 12.2 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
IgnitionCDI
CoolingAir
Transmission
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed100.0 km/h (62.1 mph)
Fuel Consumption3.92 litres/100 km (25.5 km/l or 60.01 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases90.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork, inverted
Rear SuspensionSwingarm with single shock absorber
Wheelbase1360 mm (53.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre3.00-21
Rear Tyre4.10-18
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight123.0 kg (271.2 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1317 HP/kg
Seat Height870 mm (34.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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