Built around KTM's sport motorcycle platform, the 2018 KTM RC 250 pairs a 248.8 cc (15.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 31 HP (22.6 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 24 Nm (17.7 lb-ft) at 7,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 124.6 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (7,250 rpm) and peak power (9,000 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the RC 250 measures 147 kg (324 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.21 HP/kg (4.74 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,340 mm (52.8 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. 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 4 indexed model years from 2016 to 2019, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
124.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.21 HP/kg (4.74 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,250–9,000 rpm
Standover Height
820 mm (32.3 in)
Engine
Displacement248.8 ccm (15.18 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power31.0 HP (22.6 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque24.0 Nm (2.4 kgf-m or 17.7 ft.lbs) @ 7250 RPM
Compression14.5:1
Bore x Stroke72.0 x 61.1 mm (2.8 x 2.4 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionBosch EMS
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchSlip-and-assist clutch
Driveline5/8 x 1/4 X Ring. Primary drive: 22:72.
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel trellis, powder coated
Rake23.5°
Front SuspensionWP upside-down Ø 43 mm
Front Travel125 mm (4.9 inches)
Rear SuspensionWP monoshock, preload adjustable
Rear Travel150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase1340 mm (52.8 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre95/75-R17
Rear Tyre115/75-R17
Front BrakesSingle disc. Four-piston calipers. ABS.
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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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