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KTM 250 Adventure specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
Power comes from a 249cc single producing 30.5 bhp and 25 Nm, paired with a 6 Speed. At 177 kg the power-to-weight figure is 172 bhp per tonne, which ranks 10 of 14 in its class here.
Peak power is high relative to torque, so this engine rewards revs: it feels ordinary below the mid-range and comes alive above it.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 248.8 cc
- Engine type
- 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 30.5 bhp
- Torque
- 25 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 31 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Electric
- Top speed
- 140 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 177 kg
- Fuel tank
- 14.5 L
- Seat height
- 825 mm
- Ground clearance
- 227 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1430 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- USD
- Rear suspension
- WP APEX - Monoshock
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 100/90-19
- Rear tyre
- 130/80-17
Source: KTM official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The 250 Adventure weighs 177 kg with fluids, has an 825 mm seat, 227 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1430 mm wheelbase. That clearance is generous: speed breakers and broken roads will not trouble the underbody.
The fuel tank holds 14.5 litres, good for about 442 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 100/90-19 front and 130/80-17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Rear monoshock
One central shock instead of twin units; usually better damping on broken roads.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
Projector headlamp
Sharper cut-off and a longer throw than a reflector unit.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Colour TFT console
Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against 390 Adventure, V-Strom SX and Apache RTX 300
Against 390 Adventure, V-Strom SX or Apache RTX 300, it gets projector headlamp that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: traction control and ride modes, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.
Only the 250 Adventure has
- Projector headlamp
Rivals have, it lacks
- Traction control
- Ride modes
Colours
- Ceramic White
- Electronic Orange
250 Adventure specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the 250 Adventure?
- It uses a 249cc engine producing 30.5 bhp and 25 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the 250 Adventure suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 825 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the 250 Adventure have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the 250 Adventure have?
- 20 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
250 Adventure from
₹2.53 Lakh