2024 KTM 250 ADVENTURE vs KTM RC 200
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 KTM 250 ADVENTURE 85.5 cm Tallest seat here
- KTM RC 200 82.4 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3.1 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 25 hp (KTM RC 200) up to 30 hp (2024 KTM 250 ADVENTURE).
- Torque spans 19.5 Nm (KTM RC 200) up to 24 Nm (2024 KTM 250 ADVENTURE).
- Weight spans 140 kg (KTM RC 200) to 156 kg (2024 KTM 250 ADVENTURE).
- Displacement spans 200 cc (KTM RC 200) to 250 cc (2024 KTM 250 ADVENTURE).
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| Specification | KTM 250 ADVENTURE | KTM RC 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | KTM |
| Model | KTM 250 ADVENTURE | KTM RC 200 |
| Engine size | 250cc | 200cc |
| Power | 30hp | 25hp |
| Torque | 24nm. | 19.5nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 156kg | 140kg |
| Front brake | Four-piston radial fixed calliper | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc (Bybre) |
| Rear brake | Single-piston floating calliper | Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc (Bybre) |
| Seat height (cm) | 85.5cm | 82.4cm |
| Front tyre | 100/90 19 | 110/70 R17 |
| Rear tyre | 130/80 17 | 150/60 R17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 43 | WP APEX 43 |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX - Monoshock | WP APEX - Monoshock |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Supersport |
| Top speed | 160km/h | 145km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14.5 L – 3.4 L/100km | 13.7 L – 3 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $6649 | $2595 |
| Brand price lists | View KTM price list | View KTM price list |
| Extra features | -Slipper clutch, Windshield, Handle Bar, LCD display |
-LCD Display |
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2024 KTM 250 ADVENTURE vs 2023 KTM RC 200: listed specifications
The 2024 KTM 250 ADVENTURE and 2023 KTM RC 200 differ on the listed specifications: the 250 ADVENTURE has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the RC 200 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
250 ADVENTURE has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (250 cc vs 200 cc).
Peak power
250 ADVENTURE has a clear listed power advantage (30 hp vs 25 hp).
Torque
250 ADVENTURE has a clear listed torque advantage (24 Nm vs 19.5 Nm).
Listed top speed
250 ADVENTURE has a clear listed top-speed advantage (160 km/h vs 145 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
RC 200 is notably lighter on the listed weight (140 kg vs 156 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: 250 ADVENTURE is listed higher (85.5 cm) than RC 200 (82.4 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KTM 250 ADVENTURE vs KTM RC 200?
KTM 250 ADVENTURE is listed at 160 km/h (99 mph) vs 145 km/h (90 mph) for KTM RC 200.
Which has more horsepower, KTM 250 ADVENTURE or KTM RC 200?
KTM 250 ADVENTURE has 30 hp compared with 25 hp on the KTM RC 200.
Which is lighter, KTM 250 ADVENTURE or KTM RC 200?
KTM RC 200 is lighter at 140 kg vs 156 kg for KTM 250 ADVENTURE.
Which is better, KTM 250 ADVENTURE or KTM RC 200?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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