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DM250X

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38 /100 Commuter
Power/Weight
0.13 hp/kg
Top Speed
100 km/h
Torque
17 Nm
Engine
250 ccm

2023 Italika DM250X Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

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
Displacement 250.0 ccm (15.26 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power 16.2 HP (11.8 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque 16.5 Nm (1.7 kgf-m or 12.2 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
Ignition CDI
Cooling Air
Transmission
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed 100.0 km/h (62.1 mph)
Fuel Consumption 3.92 litres/100 km (25.5 km/l or 60.01 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases 90.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Front Suspension Telescopic fork, inverted
Rear Suspension Swingarm with single shock absorber
Wheelbase 1360 mm (53.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 3.00-21
Rear Tyre 4.10-18
Front Brakes Single disc
Rear Brakes Single disc
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 123.0 kg (271.2 pounds)
Power/Weight 0.1317 HP/kg
Seat Height 870 mm (34.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height 1190 mm (46.9 inches)
Overall Length 2070 mm (81.5 inches)
Overall Width 830 mm (32.7 inches)
Fuel Capacity 11.00 litres (2.91 US gallons)
Other
Starter Electric & kick
Color Options Black
Light Halogen headlight
Notes

Sold in Mexico.

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Off-Road & Adventure
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87 cm / 34.3 in
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Very lightweight — easy to handle
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