KTM RC250 Special Edition

KTM RC250 Special Edition
Manufacturer	KTM
Production	2018
Engine	Four stroke, single cylinder. DOHC with finger followers, 4 Valve per cylinder
Compression ratio	14.5:1
Ignition	Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment
Transmission	6 Speed
Frame	Tubular space frame made from steel, powder-coated
Suspension	Front: WP Suspension Up Side Down Rear: WP Monoshock
Brakes	Front: Single 300 mm disc Rear: Single 230 mm disc
Front Tire	95/75-R17
Rear Tire	115/75-R17
Wheelbase	1210 mm / 47.6 in
Seat Height	820 mm / 32.3 in
Weight	147.0 kg / 324 lbs (dry),
Fuel Capacity	10 Liters / 2.6 gal
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

The engine was a Liquid Cooled cooled Four stroke, single cylinder. DOHC with finger followers, 4 Valve per cylinder. The engine featured a 14.5:1 compression ratio.

Drive

Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc clutch / mechanically operated.

Chassis

It came with a 95/75-R17 front tire and a 115/75-R17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 300 mm disc in the front and a Single 230 mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a WP Suspension Up Side Down while the rear was equipped with a WP Monoshock. The RC250 Special Edition was fitted with a 10 Liters / 2.6 gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 147.0 kg / 324 lbs. The wheelbase was 1210 mm / 47.6 in long.

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Overview

KTM RC 250 Special Edition

KTM has released a special edition variant of their quarter-litre sportbike, the RC 250 SE. The RC 250 is essentially a fully-faired version of the 250 Duke streetfighter.  The RC 250 SE features a side-slung exhaust canister in place of the underbelly exhaust in the standard model. This exhaust is similar to the one in the 390 Duke. KTM claims that apart from a racier sound note, this exhaust adds 1bhp to the power output of the motorcycle. There are other cosmetic or mechanical upgrades in the SE. Side-slung exhausts enjoy a better demand among the Indonesian audience as compared to underbelly systems. The RC 250 SE is the second special edition KTM model to feature this exhaust system after the 200 Duke.

The KTM RC 250 looks largely identical to it's bigger sibling the KTM RC 390. It will share most of its features and specifications from the Duke 250. Similar to the Duke 250, the RC 250cc model will be positioned between the RC 200 and RC 390. It is powered by the same 248.8cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine with fuel injection. The RC250 engine gets a shorter bore and stroke as compared to the 373.3cc mill on the Duke & RC 390 and also comes equipped with NiKaSil coating for better combustion & smooth performance. The power train is good for 32hp of power and 24Nm of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheel via a six-speed gearbox, and with a slipper clutch as standard. It misses out on ride-by-wire technology, which is currently available in the bigger sibling.

Make Model	KTM RC 250SE
Year	2018
Engine Type	Four stroke, single cylinder. DOHC with finger followers, 4 Valve per cylinder
Displacement	248.8 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Bore X Stroke	72 x 61.1 mm
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled
Compression	14.5:1
Induction	Bosch Injection
Engine Lubrication	Forced oil lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps
Ignition	Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment
Starting	Electric
Max Power	32 hp / 24 KW @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque	24 Nm / 17.7 lb-ft @ 7250 rpm
Clutch	Wet multi-disc clutch / mechanically operated
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Chain 5/8 x 1/4” X‑Ring
Primary Gear Ratio	30:80
Secondary Gear Ratio	15:45
Frame	Tubular space frame made from steel, powder-coated
Front Suspension	WP Suspension Up Side Down
Font Wheel Travel	125 mm / 4.9 in
Rear Suspension	WP Monoshock
Rear Wheel Travel	150 mm / 5.9 in
Front Brakes	Single 300 mm disc
Rear Brakes	Single 230 mm disc
Front Tire	95/75-R17
Rear Tire	115/75-R17
Rake	65 °
Trail	100 mm / 3.9 in
Seat Height	820 mm / 32.3 in
Wheelbase	1210 mm / 47.6 in
Ground Clearance	179 mm / 7.0 in
Dry Weight	147.0 kg / 324 lbs
Fuel Capacity	10 Liters / 2.6 gal