Built around KTM's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 2014 KTM 250 XC-W pairs a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 72.0 x 66.4 mm (2.8 x 2.6 inches).
On the scales, the 250 XC-W measures 102.1 kg (225 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 960 mm (37.8 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,482 mm (58.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 10-liter (2.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's KTM archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2012 to 2023, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
960 mm (37.8 in)
Engine
Displacement249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Engine DetailsReed intake.
Bore x Stroke72.0 x 66.4 mm (2.8 x 2.6 inches)
IgnitionContactless controlled fully electronic ignition with digital ignition adjustment, type Kokusan
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchMultidisc clutch DDS in oil bath/hydraulically activated
Driveline5/8 x 1/4
Chassis
Frame TypeCentral tube frame made of chrome molybdenum steel tubing
Rake26.5°
Front SuspensionWP Suspension Up Side Down 4860 MXMA PA
Front Travel300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear SuspensionWP Suspension PDS 5018 DCC
Rear Travel335 mm (13.2 inches)
Wheelbase1482 mm (58.3 inches)
Ground Clearance355 mm (14.0 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front BrakesSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
Front Brake Ø260 mm (10.2 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight102.1 kg (225.1 pounds)
Seat Height960 mm (37.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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