Enduro 250 VC

1989 KTM Enduro 250 VC Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in KTM's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 1989 KTM Enduro 250 VC utilizes a 247 cc (15.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 16 HP (11.7 kW) at 6,230 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 64.8 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 Enduro 250 VC measures 124 kg (273 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.13 HP/kg (7.75 kg per horsepower). The 12-liter (3.2 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 1987 to 1989, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.