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KTM RC 200 vs Suzuki GSX250R: specs compared

Side-by-side specs of the KTM RC 200 (2019) and the Suzuki GSX250R (2022-present), using the latest model year of each.

Key differences

  • Power: KTM RC 200 25.5 hp, Suzuki GSX250R 25 hp.
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Key figures

Power hp

  • KTM RC 200 (2019)25.5 (best)
  • Suzuki GSX250R (2022-present)25

Torque Nm

  • KTM RC 200 (2019)No data
  • Suzuki GSX250R (2022-present)23.4

Weight kg

  • KTM RC 200 (2019)137.5
  • Suzuki GSX250R (2022-present)181

Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.

Specification
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KTM RC 200
2019
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Suzuki GSX250R parked near Yangzhahuandao, Beijing, China (2024) — photo by TurnOnTheNight
Suzuki GSX250R
2022-present · ABS
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CategorySupersportSupersport
Years20192022-present
Engine199.5 ccm (12.17 cubic inches), Single cylinder, four-stroke248cc liquid-cooled SOHC parallel-twin, 2 valves/cylinder, EFI, 11.5:1 compression (mechanically unchanged)
Cylinders12
Displacement199 cc248 cc
Power25.5 hpBest25 hp @ 8,000 rpm
TorqueNot available23.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
TransmissionWet, multiple-disc, Chain (final drive)6-speed manual, O-ring chain final drive
Final drivechainchain
Weight137.5 kg (dry)181 kg (wet)
Seat height820 mm790 mm
Fuel capacity10 L15 LBest
Front suspensionWP upside-down Ø 43 mmTelescopic fork (KYB), coil spring, oil damped, non-adjustable; 115mm (4.5in) travel
Rear suspensionWP monoshockSingle shock (KYB), coil spring, oil damped, adjustable spring preload, twin-sided aluminum swingarm; 125mm (4.9in) travel
Brake systemNot availableDual-channel ABS standard, with linked front-to-rear braking
Front brakeDouble disc. Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc, 300 mmSingle disc, Nissin two-piston caliper, ABS-equipped
Rear brakeSingle disc. Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc, 230 mmSingle disc, Nissin one-piston caliper, ABS-equipped
Front tireNot available110/80-17 M/C 57H, tubeless
Rear tireNot available140/70-17 M/C 66H, tubeless
QuickshifterNot availableNo
Launch priceNot availableUSD 4,999 (US)
  • Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.