- Available in a single variant
- Priced at Rs. 2,46,651
- Listed in two colour options in India
KTM India has announced the launch of the 2023 KTM 250 Adventure in our market at Rs. 2,46,651. The changes made to the 2023 iteration of this quarter-litre adventure-tourer motorcycle are limited to mechanical upgrades to comply with the newest emission norms.
What are the mechanical specifications of the 2023 KTM 250 Adventure?
The mechanical specifications on the 2023 KTM 250 Adventure remain unchanged, and this quarter-litre Suzuki V-Strom SX-rivalling motorcycle retains the 248.76cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine with Bosch electronic fuel injection system from the previous version. Linked to a six-speed gearbox, this motor is tuned to deliver a maximum output of 29.6bhp at 9,000rpm and a peak torque of 24Nm at 7,500rpm. The six-speed gearbox benefits from a slipper clutch mechanism.
What features does the 2023 KTM 250 Adventure get?
The feature list, too, remains unaltered and the 2023 KTM 250 Adventure continues to use a halogen headlight with LED DRLs, an LED taillight, and LED turn indicators. The ride-related data is displayed on a fully-digital LCD instrument cluster. Apart from the ride-related information, this display also shows average speed, distance-to-empty, and a gear-position indicator. Meanwhile, the electronics on this motorcycle comprise dual-channel ABS with off-road, a slipper clutch, and a 12V socket.
Are the styling cues any different on the 2023 KTM 250 Adventure?
The styling cues are identical to the previous version, and the 2023 KTM 250 Adventure continues to feature a single-pod headlight, a short windscreen, a 14.5-litre fuel tank, an 855mm split-style seat, a side-slung exhaust, and 19-inch front and 17-inch rear alloy wheels. The motorcycle is currently listed in two colours on KTM India’s official website – KTM Factory Racing Blue and Electronic Orange.
What hardware does the 2023 KTM 250 Adventure use?
The suspension setup on the motorcycle comprises 43mm upside-down front forks and a preload-adjustable rear monoshock. The anchoring setup includes a 320mm single disc with a radially-mounted calliper at the front and a 230mm single rotor with a floating calliper at the back. The motorcycle is built around a tubular split-trellis frame with a bolted sub-frame and it tips the weighing scale at 177kg (kerb).
What are the prices and rivals of the 2023 KTM 250 Adventure?
The 2023 iteration of the motorcycle has been priced at Rs. 2,46,651, making it marginally pricier than the previous version that was available at Rs. 2,44,205. The quarter-litre variant of the KTM’s adventurer series motorcycles competes against the likes of the Suzuki V-Strom SX, Royal Enfield Himalayan, and Benelli TRK 251 in the Indian market.
All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi