2027 KTM 250 XC-W

2027 KTM 250 XC-W

For enduro riders, the KTM 250 XC-W delivers the ultimate blend of power and rideability, and it sets the standard in the hotly contested E1 class. With its groundbreaking frame, updated closed-cartridge suspension and epic TBI technology, it is still an extreme machine that keeps climbing to new heights. Just how hard you push it, however, is your call.

Features may include:

• Adjustability

It has never been simpler to get READY TO RACE. Suspension setup on the KTM Enduro range requires no tools at either end. In back, our legendary, race-winning PDS technology comes with dual compression controls that adjust by hand, so riders can change high- and low-speed settings within seconds. Up front, the forks also adjust easily via hand-adjustable clickers located on the bottom of the fork shoe and on the fork top cap, so making setting changes on the fly is every bit as simple as a twist of the throttle.

• Engine

For years, the 250cc 2-stroke engine has been the best pairing of unsurpassed power and lightweight construction. Weighing a light 54.6 lb (24.8 kg), this engine is designed to deliver more torque than any 250cc 2-stroke engine before it while keeping its typical 250 cc 2-stroke character. In the competitive Enduro E1 class, the 250 XC-W engine sets the benchmark.

• Frame

Engineered specifically for longitudinal rigidity, the KTM Enduro range is built around a frame finished in gloss-black powder coat that delivers exceptional rider feedback, energy absorption and high-speed stability. This comes from relocating the rotating masses in the frame together with a forged steering head connection. The footrest mounts have a slim design as well, for a lower risk of hooking up. And once the ride is over, a forged one-piece side stand makes sure your enduro weapon stands proud.

• Stability

Thanks to a forged steering head connection and CNC-milled triple clamps, the KTM XC-W range stays rock-solid at any speed. Crafted from high-grade aluminum, the clamps offer optimally tuned steering stem stiffness, perfect fork tube alignment and precise fork clamp geometry to ensure fork action that is highly responsive and smooth, plus unwavering stability on those ultra-fast flat-out special stages.

• Graphics

A bold new colorway moves the KTM Enduro range forward. Dominant orange teams up with black and red accents for a distinctive look that is unmistakably READY TO RACE. In-mold graphics guarantee a finish that lasts a long time, and a black high-grip seat cover enhances rider control. Matching textures on the frame protectors, tank spoilers and bar pad create a unified aesthetic driven by performance.