KTM RC 250 vs Suzuki GSX250R: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the KTM RC 250 (2019) and the Suzuki GSX250R (2022-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: KTM RC 250 30.9 hp, Suzuki GSX250R 25 hp.
- Torque: KTM RC 250 24 Nm, Suzuki GSX250R 23.4 Nm.
Key figures
Power hp
- KTM RC 250 (2019)30.9 (best)
- Suzuki GSX250R (2022-present)25
Torque Nm
- KTM RC 250 (2019)24 (best)
- Suzuki GSX250R (2022-present)23.4
Weight kg
- KTM RC 250 (2019)147
- Suzuki GSX250R (2022-present)181
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2019 Remove |  2022-present · ABS Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Supersport | Supersport |
| Years | 2019 | 2022-present |
| Engine | 248.8 ccm (15.18 cubic inches), Single cylinder, four-stroke | 248cc liquid-cooled SOHC parallel-twin, 2 valves/cylinder, EFI, 11.5:1 compression (mechanically unchanged) |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Displacement | 248 cc | 248 cc |
| Power | 30.9 hp @ 9,000 rpmBest | 25 hp @ 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 24 Nm @ 7,500 rpmBest | 23.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm |
| Transmission | Not available | 6-speed manual, O-ring chain final drive |
| Final drive | Not available | chain |
| Weight | 147 kg (dry) | 181 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 820 mm | 790 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 10 L | 15 LBest |
| Front suspension | WP upside-down Ø 43 mm | Telescopic fork (KYB), coil spring, oil damped, non-adjustable; 115mm (4.5in) travel |
| Rear suspension | WP monoshock | Single shock (KYB), coil spring, oil damped, adjustable spring preload, twin-sided aluminum swingarm; 125mm (4.9in) travel |
| Brake system | Not available | Dual-channel ABS standard, with linked front-to-rear braking |
| Front brake | Double disc, 300 mm | Single disc, Nissin two-piston caliper, ABS-equipped |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 230 mm | Single disc, Nissin one-piston caliper, ABS-equipped |
| Front tire | 110/70-ZR17 | 110/80-17 M/C 57H, tubeless |
| Rear tire | 150/60-ZR17 | 140/70-17 M/C 66H, tubeless |
| Quickshifter | Not available | No |
| Launch price | Not available | USD 4,999 (US) |
- Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.