For decades, the 250 cc 2-stroke cross country class has been at the forefront of pure unadulterated performance. It is epitomized by sweet-smelling 2-Stroke smoke, top-end powerbands and rocketship-like acceleration. The 2023 KTM 250 XC takes that to an all-new level, thanks to a container-load of cutting-edge advancements across the board. For 2023, this 2-Stoke legend has stepped up, and even further out of reach of the competition.
TRANSMISSION – 6-speed
STARTER – Electric starter
STROKE – 72 mm
BORE – 66.4 mm
CLUTCH – Wet, DDS multi-disc clutch, Brembo hydraulics
DISPLACEMENT – 249 cm³
DESIGN – 1-cylinder, 2-stroke engine
WEIGHT (WITHOUT FUEL) – 100.1 kg
TANK CAPACITY (APPROX.) – 8.5 l
FRONT BRAKE DISC DIAMETER – 260 mm
REAR BRAKE DISC DIAMETER – 220 mm
FRONT BRAKE – Disc brake
REAR BRAKE – Disc brake
CHAIN – X-Ring 5/8 x 1/4″
FRAME DESIGN – Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel
FRONT SUSPENSION – WP XACT-USD, Ø 48 mm
GROUND CLEARANCE – 354 mm
REAR SUSPENSION – WP XACT Monoshock with linkage
SEAT HEIGHT – 954 mm
SUSPENSION TRAVEL (FRONT) – 310 mm
SUSPENSION TRAVEL (REAR) – 300 mm