KTM Freeride 250R Make Model | KTM Freeride 250R | Year | 2014 | Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder. DOHC with finger followers, 4 Valve per cylinder, | Capacity | 249 | Bore x Stroke | 66.4 X 72 mm | Cooling System | Liquid Cooled | Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | Induction | Keihin EFI, flow restrictor 42 mm | Ignition | Contact less, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment | Starting | Electric | Max Power | | Max Torque | | Clutch | Wet multi-disc clutch, Brembo hydraulics | Transmission | 6 Speed, claw shifted | Final Drive | Chain 5/8 x 1/4" X Ring | Primary Ratio | 26:72 | Frame | Perimeter steel-aluminium composite frame | Front Suspension | WP Suspension4357 MXMA | Front Wheel Travel | 250 mm | Rear Suspension | WP-PDS shock absorber, | Rear Wheel Travel | 280 mm | Front Brakes | Single 260mm disc 2 piston caliper | Rear Brakes | Single 210mm disc 1 piston caliper | Front Tyre | 80/100-21 | Rear Tyre | 110/90-19 | Wheelbase | 1418 mm | Seat Height | 915 mm | Steering Head Angle | 67° | Ground Clarence | 325 mm | Dry Weight | 92.5 kg | Fuel Capacity | 5.5 Litres | The decision to add, of all things, a completely new two-stroke model to the brand new Freeride segment may seem strange – but only at first glance. And mostly to those who have not yet had the chance to enjoy the punch of a burly two-stroke within a light and agile off-road chassis. However, those who have had that pleasure know: Such an engine epitomises the kind of response you want from a FREERIDE, because after all, the hot, burning gases hit the piston twice as often. This means that even KTM's two-stroke enduros, designed for maximum power, churn out gut-wrenching torque from the low rev range in an absolutely glorious manner. And as the FREERIDE 250 R's engine, true to the Freeriding ideal, is designed not for maximum power, but for a pleasant torque response and optimum rideability, this is where the concept of enjoyable off-roading comes to full fruition. |