250 GS Enduro Sport

1985 KTM 250 GS Enduro Sport Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around KTM's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 1985 KTM 250 GS Enduro Sport features a 247 cc (15.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 17 HP (12.4 kW) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 68.8 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the 250 GS Enduro Sport measures 117 kg (258 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.15 HP/kg (6.88 kg per horsepower). The 9.5-liter (2.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 110 km/h (68 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's KTM archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1984 to 1986, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.