Enduro · 2-stroke

KTM 250 XC-W

2027 · The two-stroke all-rounder.

A 24.8 kg engine with more torque than any 250 two-stroke before it, injected, with a six-speed box and PDS — the two-stroke that does everything. Available through NTG for teams and resellers, EU-wide.

€ 8 790net · excl. VAT · per unit

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01.Before the trail

Tool-free clickers, a fail-proof filter and a tank you can see into — the enduro that is ready before you are.

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Thumb, not toolbox

Switchgear

New across the 2027 Enduro range: a slimmer start/stop switch on the right, and on the left the optional Map Select switch. Map 1 is linear and predictable for slick roots and mud; Map 2 is sharper when the grip is there. Chosen with a thumb, on the move.

Set it on the stand

Tool-free adjustability

PDS at the rear with hand-adjustable high- and low-speed compression; fork clickers on the shoe and the top cap, also by hand. A change takes the time it takes to twist them — between special tests, not between weekends.

Breathe, don't drink

Air filter box

Inlet ducts placed for maximum airflow and minimum water; an enduro-specific splash guard under the airbox stops the rear wheel feeding it mud. The Twin Air filter sits on a fail-proof mount — in and out without tools, at the side of the trail.

Built like a tank

Transparent fuel tank

Nine litres of XPE polythene you can read at a glance, raced from the GNCC to the hardest FIM hard enduros. A one-piece pump and filter unit manages the supply, the filter is reachable for a quick service, and a protection cap keeps dirt and sticks off the fuel connector.

9 lcapacity

02.Power that pulls

249 cc and 24.8 kg: the two-stroke with more torque than any 250 before it, and none of the character taken out.

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More torque, same character

250 cc, injected

A 24.8 kg engine tuned for more torque than any previous 250 two-stroke without losing the hit that makes a 250 a 250. Keihin 39 mm throttle body injection reads water and air temperature, pressure, revs and throttle to keep the mixture right; separate oil injection ends the premix. Six speeds, DDS clutch with Brembo hydraulics.

249cm³
24.8 kgengine
6-speed

Clearance, not scrape marks

Exhaust

The compact engine lets the header pipe tuck higher: more clearance over roots, ruts and rock steps, and less chance of a dent ending the day. The silencer is lightweight aluminium.

Cap off, top up

Cooling

A radiator cap with a standard thread opens quickly for top-ups between tests. A radiator fan is available as an option for the slow, hot stuff.

Lift the seat, read the lights

Offroad Control Unit

The OCU replaces every fuse and relay. Outputs are switched by the ECU and the regulator; an over-current shuts down the one circuit affected, and a red or green LED tells you which. Diagnosing an electrical fault on the trail means lifting the seat — not carrying spare fuses.

Press, go

Electric start

A 2 Ah lithium-ion battery and a proven starter: reliable starts, time after time. The harness puts most of the electrics under the seat, where you can reach them.

2 AhLi-ion

03.The chassis

A frame tuned for feedback, PDS at the rear and a closed-cartridge fork — the enduro chassis that has been winning for decades.

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Flex where it helps

Frame

Gloss-black powder-coated 25CrMo4 steel, engineered for longitudinal rigidity: feedback, energy absorption and stability at speed. Rotating masses repositioned, a forged steering-head connection, slim footrest mounts that don't hook — and a forged one-piece side stand for when the ride is over.

Bends, doesn't break

Subframe

Two-part polyamide and reinforced aluminium with its rigidity engineered by simulation. It carries the electronics without extra brackets or holders, and in a crash it flexes rather than snaps.

Closed cartridge, open hands

WP XACT closed-cartridge fork

48 mm with optimised oil flow for fast, consistent damping; protection rings keep dirt out of the seals. Compression and rebound adjusted by hand, no tools.

Ø 48 mm
300 mmtravel

No linkage to break

WP XPLOR PDS shock

The PDS concept: no linkage, better anti-squat, more ground clearance and the least maintenance of any race rear end. Hand-adjustable high- and low-speed compression, rebound and preload.

310 mmtravel

Grip for all conditions

Wheels & tyres

High-strength GIANT alloy rims on CNC-machined hubs with aluminium nipples, wrapped in Maxxis MaxxEnduro rubber: traction in everything from wet roots to dry hardpack.

04.Into the night

An LED that lights the trail, a front end that stays calm at speed, and a body built for standing up.

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Serious illumination

LED headlight

An LED unit in a light mask that also shields the triple clamp from roost. No rubber straps, so it stays where it was fitted. Riding in the dark stops being a guess.

Rock-solid at speed

Stability

A repositioned, forged steering-head connection and CNC-milled aluminium triple clamps: tuned stem stiffness, perfectly aligned fork tubes, precise clamp geometry. Smooth fork action in the tight stuff and no headshake in the flat-out tests.

Stand up, lock in

Ergonomics

A rider triangle built for standing: more knee contact, grip surfaces all round, a flat seat with a high-grip cover, and plastics shaped to throw mud off rather than carry it. The polyamide subframe adds feel at the rear.

963 mmseat height
347 mmground clearance

05.Warranty & support

New bikes, delivered through authorised channels, with the paperwork the warranty is tied to.

Model year 2027 onwards

Premium manufacturer's warranty

Offroad bikes from model year 2027 carry up to 1 year of manufacturer coverage. It stays valid with intended use and scheduled services at an authorised KTM dealer, under the standard conditions on the delivery certificate. Every bike NTG supplies is new and comes with that certificate.

Technical details

Specifications

Manufacturer data, model year 2027. Delivered spec can vary by market — we confirm on the order confirmation.

Design1-cylinder, 2-stroke

Displacement249 cm³

Transmission6-speed

Fuel systemKeihin TBI, 39 mm throttle body

LubricationSeparate oil injection

Engine managementVitesco Technologies EMS

ClutchWet DDS multi-disc, Brembo hydraulics

Primary drive26:72

StarterElectric, 2 Ah Li-ion

FrameCentral double-cradle, 25CrMo4 steel, black

SubframeAluminium-reinforced polyamide

Triple clampsCNC-milled aluminium

Front brakeDisc, Brembo

Rear brakeDisc, Brembo

Chain520 X-ring

Rear sprocketSteel

WheelsGIANT alloy rims, CNC hubs

TyresMaxxis MaxxEnduro

FrontWP XACT-USD closed cartridge, Ø 48 mm

RearWP XPLOR PDS shock, no linkage

Travel front300 mm

Travel rear310 mm

Front adjustmentCompression, rebound

Rear adjustmentHigh/low-speed compression, rebound, preload

Seat height963 mm

Ground clearance347 mm

Tank capacity9 l

Weight, without fuel104.4 kg

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2027 KTM 250 XC-W

New, uncrated, delivered through authorised channels. Priced net, excl. VAT, for teams and resellers. Tell us the quantity and destination and we quote within one working day.

AvailabilityOn request
Price€ 8 790 net · excl. VAT
DeliveryEU-wide

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