KTM 250 Adventure is a dedicatedly designed adventure motorcycle in the KTM Adventure motorcycle lineup. The motorcycle is a solid quarter-liter capacity street-adventure category motorcycle in the KTM ADV lineup that comes with a dedicated street-naked body profile and features sporty street-adventure riding ergonomics. Although it’s a quarter-liter adventure model, it comprehensively copies KTM’s Adventure Sport DNA and holds a dynamic naked sport profile.

In the overall profile, the KTM 250 Adventure comes with an identical exterior profile and design elements that is very similar to the larger capacity ADV models available in their current lineup. It is razor-sharp, edgy, and sporty in design, and of course, it also looks Rough & Tough blending with an aggressive body line. In addition, the motorcycle is enhanced with a number of advanced technical features along with adventure-capable riding ergonomics. Therefore, KTM 250 Adventure is now considered a highly competitive model in the market that offers a livelier and enjoyable riding experience.

KTM 250 Adventure – Physical Attributes:

KTM 250 Adventure is an attractively designed street-adventure machine from the renowned Austrian motorcycle brand, KTM. KTM is globally very popular for manufacturing off-road, streetfighter, and adventure motorcycles. Consequently, the KTM Adventure series of motorcycles also is very popular in the global markets, and the KTM 250 Adventure proudly stands as a quarter-liter adventure machine that comes with striking street adventure ergonomics.

However, the KTM 250 Adventure is the younger sibling of the 390 Adventure model that copies the same features and iconic exterior layout utilized in the 390 model.  Therefore, KTM 250 Adventure boasts an eye-catching, cutting-edge design, featuring a razor-sharp multi-LED headlamp assembly with an integrated DRL setup and a fully digital TFT ODO cluster. Matching the design, the tail lamp also features a razor-sharp design, mounted under the passenger seat, and includes turn indicators, and registration plate hanger over the compact tail fender.

In the body elements, KTM 250 Adventure features an identical shape in its fuel tank that holds a multi-scalped design which remains consistent throughout the entire KTM Adventure motorcycle series. Similarly, the trellis frame is semi-exposed inversed to compact side panels, while the seat is sporty-split, and segmented with a step-up design. Meanwhile, the tail is complemented by a heavy grabrail that helps for comfortable passenger seating and luggage fixing as well.

In the other features, the motorcycle comes with a compact exhaust muffler integrated with an underbelly catalytic converter. The engine has an underbelly cowling and tank shrouds that nicely cover the cooling radiator housing. Thus, along with sporty alloy wheels and a compact mudguard setup, KTM 250 Adventure nicely boasts a naked styling that better fits with common street adventure riding scenarios.

KTM 250 Adventure – Frame, Wheel, Brake, & Suspension System:

The KTM 250 Adventure is a dedicated street-adventure that is constructed on a powder-coated steel trellis frame, incorporating a highly rigid, sporty die-cast aluminum swingarm.  It is equipped with new-generation sporty alloy rims and tubeless type street tires, measuring 100/90-19" at the front and 130/80-17" at the rear.

In the braking system, the motorcycle is equipped with hydraulic disc brakes on both wheels, and the braking system is enhanced with a dual-channel ABS safety feature. On to the suspension system, the KTM 250 Adventure comes with a 43mm WP APEX USD hydraulic telescopic fork suspension at the front, and at the rear, it features a preload-adjustable WP APEX monoshock suspension attached to the swingarm.

KTM 250 Adventure – Engine Performance & Features:

The KTM 250 Adventure is a solid street-adventure motorcycle from KTM. It is equipped with the latest generation 249.76cc, single-cylinder, four-stroke, liquid-cooled engine that features electronic fuel injection and a DOHC 4-valve system. The LC4C engine features a bore and stroke of 72mm x 61.1mm and a compression ratio of 12.5:1. 

Here, the clutch system is a wet multi-plate PASC Slipper Clutch, and the transmission consists of 6-speed gears arranged in the pattern of 1-N-2-3-4-5-6. Further, the motorcycle features an electric start system only.

In terms of power and performance, the KTM 250 Adventure’s engine has been optimized for smooth power delivery, excellent performance, and efficiency in both power output and fuel economy. However, along with the latest emissions compliance, the engine is rated to produce a maximum power of 29.6BHP at 9,000RPM and a torque of 24Nm at 7,500RPM.

KTM 250 Adventure – Target Customer:

The KTM 250 Adventure is a dedicated street-adventure motorcycle that features a latest generation LC4c liquid-cooled engine and is enhanced with several technical advancements. As a result, the 250 Adventure offers a combination of power, performance, and efficiency in both power delivery and fuel economy. 

Furthermore, along with adventure riding capabilities, the motorcycle has been designed to serve as a modern-day commuter. Therefore, it’s a versatile machine eligible for both casual commuting and weekend adventure riding, and should be a great choice for fun-loving riders who love chasing various riding scenarios.

KTM 250 Adventure – Rivals in the market:

Suzuki V-Storm 250

Kawasaki Versys 250

Yamaha XTZ 250

Honda CB200X