Kawasaki KLX250 vs KTM RC 250 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Great ergonomics Lots of adjustability in suspension Cheaper than the closest competitor Read More	Lightweight design Beginner Friendly Cost-Effective Moto 3 like design features Best in class performance Read More
Things we don't like	Slightly heavy Steel handlebars are viby and bendy Read More	No ABS Costlier than competing models Not the best pillion seating Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	249 cc	248.8 cc
Maximum Power	21.6 hp	30.8 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	7.7 L	10.0 L
Bore X Stroke	72 mm x 61.2 mm	72 mm x 61.1 mm
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	--
No. Of Cylinder	1	1
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Maximum Torque	21 Nm	24 Nm
Compression Ratio	11.0:1	--
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valves DOHC, Liquid-Cooled	1-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC Engine
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Lubrication System	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
RPM at Maximum Torque	7000 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Power	7500 rpm	--

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Dimension

Category	Off Road	Sport
Seating Capacity	2	2
Height	1205 mm	1098 mm
Width	820 mm	688 mm
Kerb Weight	138 kg	--
Wheel Base	1430 mm	1340 mm
Length	2200 mm	1978 mm
Ground Clearance	285 mm	178.5 mm
Seat Height	890 mm	820 mm
Dry Weight	--	147 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	CDI	--
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	Petrol	--

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	80/100 R21	110/70 R17
Rear Tyre	120/90 R18	150/60 R17
Rear Wheel Size	R18	R17
Front Wheel Size	R21	R17
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial, Tubeless

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

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Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	USD Telescopic Fork	WP USD
Rear Suspension	Uni Trak Swing Arm	WP Monoshock
Suspension Travel(Front)	255 mm	125 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear)	230 mm	150 mm

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS	No	--
Pass Switch	No	Yes
Traction Control	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Stability Control	No	--
Engine Check Warning	No	Yes
Launch Control	No	No
Riding Modes	Off Road Off Road	Sport Sport
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Central Locking	No	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	No	No
Engine Immobilizer	No	--

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Oil Change Indicator	No	--
Navigator	No	No
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter	--	Yes

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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Single Seat Single Seat	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings	No	Yes
Chrome Garnish	No	--
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Steel Steel
Body Frame Type	Tubular, Semi Double Cradle Tubular, Semi Double Cradle	Trellis Trellis

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No

Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	Bulb Bulb	Halogen Halogen
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	--
Accessory Outlet	No	--

Brake

Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc