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KTM Adventure 250
The new 250 Adventure is the entry-level adventure motorcycle from KTM, which is pricedat Rs 2.59 lakh (ex-showroom). It looks familiar to the 390 Adventure X in terms of design, and it also features an identical suspension setup. The 250 Adventure goes up against the Suzuki V-Strom 250 SX.
KTM Adventure 250 Latest Update
Last Updated on 6th Feb'25 : The 250 Adventure has also moved into its second-generation, and while it will be available in one version only, it brings in rider aids and hardware that makes it more capable than most of its rivals.
Adventure 250 Highlights
On Target
The new 250 Adventure offers premium hardware and features, making it an easy recommendation in its segment.
What We Like
Top-end screams, smooth mid-range, high-quality parts, great high-speed ride, practical pillion seat
What We Do Not Like
Low-end lacks power, engine knocks below 4,000rpm, quality check issues, feels heavy to push.
Engine
| Engine Capacity | 248.76 cc |
| Engine Type | 4 stroke& Single Cylinder& SOHC& Internal Combustion Engine |
| Maximum Power | 30.57 bhp @ 9250 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 25 Nm @ 7250 rpm |
Competitor Comparison
| Model | Engine Size | Maximum Power |
|---|---|---|
| Xpulse 200 4V | 199.6 cc | 18.9 bhp @ 8500 rpm |
| Adventure | 334 cc | 29.2 bhp |
| Scrambler | 334 cc | 28.7 bhp @ 8000 rpm |
| V-Strom SX 250 | 249 cc | 26.15 bhp @ 9300 rpm |
| Himalayan 450 | 452 cc | 39.47 bhp @ 8000 rpm |
Adventure 250 Mileage
Mileage of Adventure 250 Competitors
| Model | Mileage |
|---|---|
| 350X | 40 kmpl |
| Xpulse 210 | 38 kmpl |
| V-Strom SX 250 | 36 kmpl |
| Adventure | 33.07 kmpl |
| Xpulse 200 4V | 32.9 kmpl |
| Himalayan 450 | 30 kmpl |
| Scrambler | 28 kmpl |
| 350T | 23 kmpl |
Kerb Weight
177 kg
Adventure 250's 177 kg Kerb Weight is close to the segment average of 176.5 kg.
Kerb Weight of Adventure 250 Competitors
| Model | Kerb Weight (kg) |
|---|---|
| Xpulse 200 4V | 159 kg, 161 kg |
| Adventure | 187 kg |
| Scrambler | 192 kg |
| V-Strom SX 250 | 167 kg |
| Himalayan 450 | 196 kg |
| Scrambler 400X | 185 kg |
| Xpulse 210 | 168 kg, 170 kg |
| Apache RTX 300 | 180 kg |
Seat Height
855 mm
Adventure 250's 855 mm Seat Height is about 4% higher than the segment average of 828.73 mm.
Seat Height of Adventure 250 Competitors
| Model | Seat Height (mm) |
|---|---|
| Xpulse 200 4V | 825 mm, 891 mm |
| Adventure | 815 mm |
| Scrambler | 800 mm |
| V-Strom SX 250 | 835 mm |
| Himalayan 450 | 825 mm |
| 350T | 830 mm |
| 350X | 795 mm |
| Scrambler 400X | 835 mm |
| Xpulse 210 | 830 mm |
| Apache RTX 300 | 835 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 Litres
Adventure 250's 14.5 litres Fuel Tank Capacity is about 7% higher than the segment average of 13.56 litres.
Fuel Tank Capacity of Adventure 250 Competitors
| Model | Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) |
|---|---|
| Xpulse 200 4V | 13 Litres |
| Adventure | 15.5 Litres |
| Scrambler | 12.5 Litres |
| V-Strom SX 250 | 12 Litres |
| Himalayan 450 | 17 Litres |
| Scrambler 400X | 13 Litres |
| Xpulse 210 | 13 Litres |
| Apache RTX 300 | 12.5 Litres |
KTM Adventure 250 Price
KTM Adventure 250 Specs & Features
Expert Verdict on Adventure 250

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Pros & Cons of Adventure 250
What we admire in this bike
What we admire in this bike
Apt for both highway as well as off the road rides.
Great punch above 5000rpm, can munch miles with ease
Loaded with features including a comprehensive rider info display
What could have been better
What could have been better
Ride is a bit stiff as compared to the Himalayan
Weak low RPM performance.
KTM Adventure 250 Detailed Review
- The new 250 Adventure looks nearly identical to the road-biased 390 Adventure X, featuring similar body panels, along with a smaller 19-inch front and a 17-inch rear wheel setup with alloy rims.
- Unlike its bigger sibling, the 250 Adventure is not going to receive a different version more suited to off-roading, and it will remain a road-biased motorcycle.
Adventure 250 body specifications:
| Ground Clearance | 200 mm |

- The 250 Adventure borrows the 249cc, liquid-cooled single-cylinder powertrain from the 250 Duke, producing 30.5bhp at 9250rpm and 25Nm of torque at 7250rpm.
- Paired to a 6-speed gearbox, the 250 Adventure can also be equipped with a bi-directional quickshifter optionally.
- Like its bigger sibling, the 250 Adventure is also built on a split-trellis frame, which makes use of 43mm WP Apex USD forks with 200mm of travel, and a 10-step pre-load WP Apex monoshock with 205mm of travel.
- In terms of braking, the 250 Adventure deploys a 320mm disc with radially-mounted callipers at the front, along with a 240mm disc with a floating calliper at the rear.
Adventure 250 engine specifications:
| Transmission | Manual |
| Mileage | 30 |
| Engine | 248.76 cc |
- The 250 Adventure gets the familiar 5-inch TFT screen with adaptive brightness, smartphone connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, call/SMS alerts, and music streaming among other things.
- It also gets footpegs with removable rubber, an adjustable windscreen, ride-by-wire, and rider aids such as dual-channel ABS with off-road ABS mode and a bi-directional quickshifter.
The KTM Adventure 250 is a big bike as per the segment standard. The overall dimensions make it appear bigger than its actual size. However, see it in the flesh and one can easily notice the nimbleness of design which when compared with its elder sibling i.e. the Adventure 390. The 2154 mm Length mark, 900 mm Width, 1263 mm Height, 1430 mm Wheelbase, and 200 mm Ground Clearance is the dimensions of the KTM Adventure 250. The motorcycle's seat is 855 mm high & hence it is not much suited for short height riders.
Summary
The motorcycle is apt for highways and off-road expeditions.

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KTM Adventure 250 Competitors
| Models | Visual Comparison | Engine | Mileage | Kerb weight | Seat height | Fuel Tank Capacity | No. of Gears | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() ₹2.42 Lakh* | 249 cc | 30 kmpl | 177 kg | 855 mm | 14.5 L | 6 Gears | ||
| 299.1 cc | - | 180 kg | 835 mm | 12.5 L | 6 Gears | Adventure 250 vs Apache RTX 300 | ||
| 398.15 cc | - | 185 kg | 835 mm | 13 L | 6 Speed Gears | Adventure 250 vs Scrambler 400X | ||
| 334 cc | 33.07 kmpl | 187 kg | 815 mm | 15.5 L | 6 Speed Gears | Adventure 250 vs Adventure | ||
| 334 cc | 28 kmpl | 192 kg | 800 mm | 12.5 L | 6 Speed Gears | Adventure 250 vs Scrambler | ||
| 452 cc | 30 kmpl | 196 kg | 825 mm | 17 L | 6 Speed Gears | Adventure 250 vs Himalayan 450 | ||
| 348 cc | 40 kmpl | - | 795 mm | - | 6 Speed Gears | Adventure 250 vs 350X | ||
| 249 cc | 36 kmpl | 167 kg | 835 mm | 12 L | 6 Speed Gears | Adventure 250 vs V-Strom SX 250 | ||
| 210 cc | 38 kmpl | 170 kg | 830 mm | 13 L | 6 Speed Gears | Adventure 250 vs Xpulse 210 | ||
| 199.6 cc | 32.9 kmpl | 161 kg | 891 mm | 13 L | 5 Speed Gears | Adventure 250 vs Xpulse 200 4V | ||
| 348 cc | 23 kmpl | - | 830 mm | - | 6 Speed Gears | Adventure 250 vs 350T |
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Latest Updates on Adventure 250
The new 250 Adventure comes in at a price tag of Rs 2.67 lakh (ex-showroom). It shares its platform with its bigger sibling, and as such it is built on a split-trellis frame. The powertrain has been lifted off of the 250 Duke; a 249cc, liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine, producing 30.5bhp at 9250rpm and 25Nm of torque at 7250rpm.
The 2025 KTM 250 Adventure has also finally broken cover shortly after the new 390 Adventure, marking good news for those who want the capabilities of the bigger ADV in a quarter-litre package. The new 250 Adventure is likely to be available in a road-biased guise only.
KTM is testing the next-generation KTM 250 Adventure in India, even as work continues on the new 390 Adventure lineup. The test bike features spoke rims, a first for the 250, indicating that tubed tyres could be offered either as standard or as an option alongside the current alloy wheel setup.
KTM India has introduced the KTM 250 Adventure V in India. The new V variant features a reduced seat height of 834mm, achieved through revisions to the front suspension setup, making the motorcycle more accessible to a wider range of riders.
KTM India had launched the KTM 250 Adventure in the Indian market last year. Now, with a significant price cut announced, the quarter-litre ADV has become far more attractive, making this a good time for buyers considering an entry into the adventure segment.






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