- KTM officially unveils the 250 Adventure on its Indonesian website
- Rumoured to be launched in India
- Could be priced around Rs 2.3-2.5 lakhs (ex-showroom)
While the 390 Adventure drew all the attention for KTM at the 2019 EICMA, the company also unveiled its smaller sibling, the 250 Adventure. The motorcycle was not showcased at the EICMA event but has been revealed on the Indonesian website. Interestingly, rumours have it that the 250 Adventure will also make its way to the Indian market.
In terms of styling, the motorcycle looks identical to the 390 Adventure, except for the headlamp which has been borrowed from the 250 Duke. Beyond that, it gets the same windscreen, 14.5-litre fuel tank with sharp extensions, same radiator and underbelly cowl, split seat setup and LED tail lamp. Moreover, the 5.5-inch TFT instrument cluster also seems to be borrowed from the 390 Adventure, as opposed to the LCD screen on the 250 Duke.
Alongside the styling, KTM’s smallest ADV shares its dimensions with the 390 Adventure including 200mm of ground clearance and 855mm of seat height. While the 19/17-inch wheel combination also remains the same, the 250 Adventure is shod with MRF Mogrip Meteor FM2 tyres in place of the 390’s Continental rubbers. Similarly, while the front and rear WP suspension have the same travel, they lose out on the adjustability options. KTM has also skimped out on high-end features such as ride-by-wire throttle and traction control on the 250 ADV, which are present on the 390 Adventure. Meanwhile, the braking hardware remains the same with 320mm disc up front and 230mm disc at the rear, assisted by switchable dual-channel ABS with Supermoto mode.
The 250 Adventure shares the powerplant with its naked counterpart. This 248.76cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder motor churns out 29.6bhp at 9,000rpm and 24Nm at 7,500rpm. It comes mated to a six-speed gearbox, however, the ratios could be different on the ADV.
Considering the differences in the 390 Adventure and 250 Adventure, KTM has clearly attempted to keep the latter on the affordable side of the spectrum. If it comes to India, expect the motorcycle to be priced slightly higher than the 250 Duke, in the ballpark of Rs 2.3-2.5 lakhs (ex-showroom). It will compete against the Royal Enfield Himalayan.
