2018 KTM Freeride 250 F Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by KTM for the enduro - offroad motorcycle segment, the 2018 KTM Freeride 250 F pairs a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 20.5 HP (15 kW) while maximum torque reaches 18 Nm (13.3 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 82.3 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 Freeride 250 F measures 92.5 kg (204 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.22 HP/kg (4.51 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 915 mm (36 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,418 mm (55.8 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 7-liter (1.8 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 2018 to 2020, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
82.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.22 HP/kg (4.51 kg/HP)
Standover Height
915 mm (36 in)
Engine
Displacement249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Power20.5 HP (15.0 kW))
Torque18.0 Nm (1.8 kgf-m or 13.3 ft.lbs)
Bore x Stroke66.4 x 72.0 mm (2.6 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionKeihin EMS
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, CSS multi-disc clutch, Formula hydraulics
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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