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The 2025 KTM 250 SX-F is a truly user-friendly package engineered to satisfy all riders, from novice to pro. But don't for one second thing that makes it compromised - it is undisputedly READY TO RACE at any level. Delivering a power punch, and an optional electronic uppercut in reserve, the 2025 KTM 250 SX-F is ready to take on the 250 cc class and deliver a knock-out.

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The 2025 KTM 250 SX-F is a truly user-friendly package engineered to satisfy all riders, from novice to pro. But don't for one second thing that makes it compromised - it is undisputedly READY TO RACE at any level. Delivering a power punch, and an optional electronic uppercut in reserve, the 2025 KTM 250 SX-F is ready to take on the 250 cc class and deliver a knock-out.
  1. Before The Gate
  2. Start Strong
  3. Calm Under Fire
  4. Hit The Big Stuff
  5. Maintaining Momentum
Before The Gate

01. Before The Gate

CLICK INTO ACTION
CLICK INTO ACTION

Easy Suspension Adjustment

As always, the suspension boasts an easy tool-free setup at both ends, ensuring you chase down the podium in total control. On the rear, a hand-adjustable dual compression control allows riders to adjust high- and low-speed settings in a matter of seconds. The forks on the front end are also easily adjusted thanks to hand-adjustable clickers on the bottom of the fork shoe and top cap.

BREATHE EASY
BREATHE EASY

Airbox

Designed to provide maximum airflow, the air filter box is designed with precisely positioned inlet ducts aimed at preventing air deformation and maintaining filter protection. The Twin Air filter and air filter support design feature a simple fail-proof mounting system for safe and accurate filter installation, ensuring the air filter is easily accessed, without tools, by removing the left side panel, for easy track-side maintenance. A vented air filter box cover is also included for all SX and SX-F models in the by-pack.

LESS FOCUS ON THE TOOL, MORE FOCUS ON THE TRACK
LESS FOCUS ON THE TOOL, MORE FOCUS ON THE TRACK

Serviceability

The 2025 KTM SX and SX-F range is engineered and designed to provide riders with easy-to-access service parts, as well as suspension adjustability. This allows faster track-side and off-season maintenance, as well as making motocross more accessible for novice riders without pit crews.

Before The Gate
CLICK INTO ACTION
CLICK INTO ACTION

Easy Suspension Adjustment

As always, the suspension boasts an easy tool-free setup at both ends, ensuring you chase down the podium in total control. On the rear, a hand-adjustable dual compression control allows riders to adjust high- and low-speed settings in a matter of seconds. The forks on the front end are also easily adjusted thanks to hand-adjustable clickers on the bottom of the fork shoe and top cap.
CLICK INTO ACTION
Before The Gate
BREATHE EASY
BREATHE EASY

Airbox

Designed to provide maximum airflow, the air filter box is designed with precisely positioned inlet ducts aimed at preventing air deformation and maintaining filter protection. The Twin Air filter and air filter support design feature a simple fail-proof mounting system for safe and accurate filter installation, ensuring the air filter is easily accessed, without tools, by removing the left side panel, for easy track-side maintenance. A vented air filter box cover is also included for all SX and SX-F models in the by-pack.
BREATHE EASY
Before The Gate
LESS FOCUS ON THE TOOL, MORE FOCUS ON THE TRACK
LESS FOCUS ON THE TOOL, MORE FOCUS ON THE TRACK

Serviceability

The 2025 KTM SX and SX-F range is engineered and designed to provide riders with easy-to-access service parts, as well as suspension adjustability. This allows faster track-side and off-season maintenance, as well as making motocross more accessible for novice riders without pit crews.
LESS FOCUS ON THE TOOL, MORE FOCUS ON THE TRACK
Start Strong

02. Start Strong

UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE
UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE

More Usable Power

Weighing in at a lightweight 26.11 kg, this mid-weight powerhouse churns out a remarkable payload, making it the undisputed performance leader in the 250 cc 4-stroke class. The engine in the 2025 KTM 250 SX-F has also been carefully designed and tuned to best suit the performance and handling characteristics of the overall package, bumping up power in the mid-range and the top-end.

DROP THE CLUTCH
DROP THE CLUTCH

Launch Control & Quickshifter

Launch control, ENGAGED! Designed for the holeshot, the 2025 KTM SX-F range comes standard with launch control and Quickshifter function, allowing for fast upshifts without using the clutch. Launch control is easily engaged by pressing the traction control and Quickshifter buttons simultaneously and works by limiting the amount of power to the rear wheel, improving traction, and preventing loss of control under hard acceleration. Meanwhile, the Quickshifter function means you can bang through from 2nd to 5th gear with your focus solely on the first corner.

TOTAL TRACTION
TOTAL TRACTION

Selectable Maps + TC

The map select switch on the 2025 KTM SX models features a simpler design, allowing for easier functionality in switching between 2 engine maps. Map 1 provides a more linear power curve. while map 2 punches all-out with aggressive throttle and explosive power. Luckily, traction control is easy toggled to an on or off position from the same switch, ensuring maximum traction and a distinct advantage in wet or muddy conditions.

Start Strong
UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE
UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE

More Usable Power

Weighing in at a lightweight 26.11 kg, this mid-weight powerhouse churns out a remarkable payload, making it the undisputed performance leader in the 250 cc 4-stroke class. The engine in the 2025 KTM 250 SX-F has also been carefully designed and tuned to best suit the performance and handling characteristics of the overall package, bumping up power in the mid-range and the top-end.
UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE
Start Strong
DROP THE CLUTCH
DROP THE CLUTCH

<a href="https://www.ktm.com/tech-guide/launch-control" target="_blank">Launch Control &amp; Quickshifter</a>

Launch control, ENGAGED! Designed for the holeshot, the 2025 KTM SX-F range comes standard with launch control and Quickshifter function, allowing for fast upshifts without using the clutch. Launch control is easily engaged by pressing the traction control and Quickshifter buttons simultaneously and works by limiting the amount of power to the rear wheel, improving traction, and preventing loss of control under hard acceleration. Meanwhile, the Quickshifter function means you can bang through from 2nd to 5th gear with your focus solely on the first corner.
DROP THE CLUTCH
Start Strong
TOTAL TRACTION
TOTAL TRACTION

Selectable Maps + TC

The map select switch on the 2025 KTM SX models features a simpler design, allowing for easier functionality in switching between 2 engine maps. Map 1 provides a more linear power curve. while map 2 punches all-out with aggressive throttle and explosive power. Luckily, traction control is easy toggled to an on or off position from the same switch, ensuring maximum traction and a distinct advantage in wet or muddy conditions.
TOTAL TRACTION
Calm Under Fire

03. Calm Under Fire

SLEEKER FOR YOU TO SCRUB CLEANER
SLEEKER FOR YOU TO SCRUB CLEANER

Absolute Control

Get ready for a full-on berm assault. The 2025 KTM SX and SX-F machines have received major frame updates directly from Factory Racing efforts. For starters, the frame area around the rear shock mount has been updated and made more streamlined, with new engine mounts and cut-outs for improved chassis flex. The front area of the frame is also updated. with a different wall thickness than the previous model year, with renewed engine mounts. This adds up to a 300g weight saving and improved flex for better cornering.

FLUID RIDER MOTION
FLUID RIDER MOTION

Ergonomics

Upgraded tank shrouds using bi-compound plastics channel air towards the radiators more efficiently, while a new fuel tank roll, makes for a tighter, more secure fitment, reducing the chance of frame scrubbing and dramatically improving durability. All this works alongside the specially-developed rider triangle, to provide unmatched knee contact and gripping surfaces - especially when standing on the pegs.

UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE
UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE

Performance

The 2025 KTM 250 SX-F engine is tilted 2° backward, this means greatly improved mass centralization and reduced overall weight, benefiting handling and anti-squat behavior. A silencer offers an improved response in combination with the mapping switch and provides a slightly quieter exhaust note.

Calm Under Fire
SLEEKER FOR YOU TO SCRUB CLEANER
SLEEKER FOR YOU TO SCRUB CLEANER

Absolute Control

Get ready for a full-on berm assault. The 2025 KTM SX and SX-F machines have received major frame updates directly from Factory Racing efforts. For starters, the frame area around the rear shock mount has been updated and made more streamlined, with new engine mounts and cut-outs for improved chassis flex. The front area of the frame is also updated. with a different wall thickness than the previous model year, with renewed engine mounts. This adds up to a 300g weight saving and improved flex for better cornering.
SLEEKER FOR YOU TO SCRUB CLEANER
Calm Under Fire
FLUID RIDER MOTION
FLUID RIDER MOTION

Ergonomics

Upgraded tank shrouds using bi-compound plastics channel air towards the radiators more efficiently, while a new fuel tank roll, makes for a tighter, more secure fitment, reducing the chance of frame scrubbing and dramatically improving durability. All this works alongside the specially-developed rider triangle, to provide unmatched knee contact and gripping surfaces - especially when standing on the pegs.
FLUID RIDER MOTION
Calm Under Fire
UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE
UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE

Performance

The 2025 KTM 250 SX-F engine is tilted 2° backward, this means greatly improved mass centralization and reduced overall weight, benefiting handling and anti-squat behavior. A silencer offers an improved response in combination with the mapping switch and provides a slightly quieter exhaust note.
UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE
Hit The Big Stuff

04. Hit The Big Stuff

Updated Suspension Settings

For 2025, the KTM SX and SX-F range has given the WP XACT AER fork and WP XACT rear shock an update. This means you'll be lining up at the setting gate with re-tuned settings, reduced weight, improved weight distribution, and an increase in overall response.

UNFLAPPABLE FRONT END
UNFLAPPABLE FRONT END

WP XACT Fork

Let's get the technical parts out of the way first; the 48 mm WP XACT AER forks fitted to the 2025 KTM SX and SX-F line-up features a capsulated air spring and pressurized oil chamber for progressive and consistent damping, while oil and air bypasses reduce pressure peaks. In combination with the mid-valve damping system, all this provides exceptional feedback and rider comfort. The fork also boasts new settings, which not only compliment the updated frame and rear linkage, but ensures stellar performance at all levels. Speaking of settings, these are easily adjusted via a single air pressure pre-load valve, as well as easy-access click adjusters for compression and rebound. Additionally, the air pump needed to adjust the fork's air pressure is provided as standard in the buy-pack.

WP XACT SHOCK

Keeping things in check at the rear, the WP XACT rear shock has also undergone some changes for 2025 using settings directly from the KTM Factory Racing Teams The improved frame and shock geometry mean more ground clearance at the linkage, making it less susceptible to bottoming out. While we're on the topic, smaller diameter linkage bolts save weight, while new linkage seals refine rear shock response and advanced damping characteristics.

RACING ON RAILS
RACING ON RAILS

Stability

An upgraded rear brake pedal finds its way onto the 2025 KTM Motocross range, adding additional stiffness, bending resistance and braking feel to the overall package. At the other end, a forged steering head connection and CNC-milled triple clamps, make for the perfect alignment of the fork tubes. This precise geometry of the fork clamps ensures highly responsive and smooth fork action – not to mention unwavering stability when charging across ruts and onto the podium.

HARNESSING GRAVITY
HARNESSING GRAVITY

Mass Centralization

Ready to rip your arms out of the sockets? Together with the benefits of mass centralization and overall reduced weight, the anti-squat behavior of the chassis is significantly improved by changing the backbone of the steel frame concept. In layman's terms, the 2025 KTM 250 SX-F gets its power down perfectly when tearing out of corners.

Tires

Getting power hooked into the dirt is a tough job. However, hours of research and testing have led the 2025 KTM Motocross range to the Dunlop GEOMAX MX34. Providing unmatched stability and control at the highest level, these rubber hoops feature a new carcass and rubber compound that improves damping and absorption, maintaining performance up to 30% longer. New Progressive Cornering Block Technology also improves grip in the berms, while a new rear pattern with 11% taller and 44% wider center block for increased traction and control everywhere else. Lastly, this unique block arrangement works to dispel mud buildup, ensuring traction in even the muddiest of track conditions.

Hit The Big Stuff

Updated Suspension Settings

For 2025, the KTM SX and SX-F range has given the WP XACT AER fork and WP XACT rear shock an update. This means you'll be lining up at the setting gate with re-tuned settings, reduced weight, improved weight distribution, and an increase in overall response.
Hit The Big Stuff
UNFLAPPABLE FRONT END
UNFLAPPABLE FRONT END

WP XACT Fork

Let's get the technical parts out of the way first; the 48 mm WP XACT AER forks fitted to the 2025 KTM SX and SX-F line-up features a capsulated air spring and pressurized oil chamber for progressive and consistent damping, while oil and air bypasses reduce pressure peaks. In combination with the mid-valve damping system, all this provides exceptional feedback and rider comfort. The fork also boasts new settings, which not only compliment the updated frame and rear linkage, but ensures stellar performance at all levels. Speaking of settings, these are easily adjusted via a single air pressure pre-load valve, as well as easy-access click adjusters for compression and rebound. Additionally, the air pump needed to adjust the fork's air pressure is provided as standard in the buy-pack.
UNFLAPPABLE FRONT END
Hit The Big Stuff

WP XACT SHOCK

Keeping things in check at the rear, the WP XACT rear shock has also undergone some changes for 2025 using settings directly from the KTM Factory Racing Teams The improved frame and shock geometry mean more ground clearance at the linkage, making it less susceptible to bottoming out. While we're on the topic, smaller diameter linkage bolts save weight, while new linkage seals refine rear shock response and advanced damping characteristics.
Hit The Big Stuff
RACING ON RAILS
RACING ON RAILS

Stability

An upgraded rear brake pedal finds its way onto the 2025 KTM Motocross range, adding additional stiffness, bending resistance and braking feel to the overall package. At the other end, a forged steering head connection and CNC-milled triple clamps, make for the perfect alignment of the fork tubes. This precise geometry of the fork clamps ensures highly responsive and smooth fork action – not to mention unwavering stability when charging across ruts and onto the podium.
RACING ON RAILS
Hit The Big Stuff
HARNESSING GRAVITY
HARNESSING GRAVITY

Mass Centralization

Ready to rip your arms out of the sockets? Together with the benefits of mass centralization and overall reduced weight, the anti-squat behavior of the chassis is significantly improved by changing the backbone of the steel frame concept. In layman's terms, the 2025 KTM 250 SX-F gets its power down perfectly when tearing out of corners.
HARNESSING GRAVITY
Hit The Big Stuff

Tires

Getting power hooked into the dirt is a tough job. However, hours of research and testing have led the 2025 KTM Motocross range to the Dunlop GEOMAX MX34. Providing unmatched stability and control at the highest level, these rubber hoops feature a new carcass and rubber compound that improves damping and absorption, maintaining performance up to 30% longer. New Progressive Cornering Block Technology also improves grip in the berms, while a new rear pattern with 11% taller and 44% wider center block for increased traction and control everywhere else. Lastly, this unique block arrangement works to dispel mud buildup, ensuring traction in even the muddiest of track conditions.
Maintaining Momentum

05. Maintaining Momentum

Connectivity Unit Offroad

Available as a PowerPart on the KTM SX-F range, the Connectivity Unit Offroad - or CUO for short - offers a wide range of functionalities and adjustability options via the KTMconnect app. The CUO gives you a new insight into your riding, allows you to alter your engine behavior, and even provides you with optimized suspension settings based on individual preferences and riding conditions. Welcome to the next level moto.

NOTHING TO HOLD YOU BACK
NOTHING TO HOLD YOU BACK

Ground clearance

No one enjoys a bad hook-up. Good thing, then that the shock absorber geometry on the 2025 KTM 250 SX-F improves ground clearance of the linkage, with the topology-optimized die-cast footpegs being less susceptible to hooking on deep ruts, and take-offs when scrubbing.

PRECISE, LAP AFTER LAP
PRECISE, LAP AFTER LAP

Consistency

A new chain guide and chain guard result in improved durability and minimize the chances of hooking on external objects - especially in extremely muddy conditions while reducing dirt build-up around the swingarm and rear sprocket.

UNOBTRUSIVE IMPACT
UNOBTRUSIVE IMPACT

Energy absorption

Besides the expertly crafted, hydro-formed, laser-cut, and robot-welded frame being engineered to provide exceptional rider feedback and straight-line stability, it consists of specifically calculated parameters of longitudinal and torsional flex. This means the frame acts as a "shock absorber" of sorts, making for a less harsh ride, resulting in less rider fatigue over many hard laps.

Maintaining Momentum

<a href="https://www.ktm.com/tech-guide/connectivity-unit-offroad" target="_blank">Connectivity Unit Offroad </a>

Available as a PowerPart on the KTM SX-F range, the Connectivity Unit Offroad - or CUO for short - offers a wide range of functionalities and adjustability options via the KTMconnect app. The CUO gives you a new insight into your riding, allows you to alter your engine behavior, and even provides you with optimized suspension settings based on individual preferences and riding conditions. Welcome to the next level moto.
Maintaining Momentum
NOTHING TO HOLD YOU BACK
NOTHING TO HOLD YOU BACK

Ground clearance

No one enjoys a bad hook-up. Good thing, then that the shock absorber geometry on the 2025 KTM 250 SX-F improves ground clearance of the linkage, with the topology-optimized die-cast footpegs being less susceptible to hooking on deep ruts, and take-offs when scrubbing.
NOTHING TO HOLD YOU BACK
Maintaining Momentum
PRECISE, LAP AFTER LAP
PRECISE, LAP AFTER LAP

Consistency

A new chain guide and chain guard result in improved durability and minimize the chances of hooking on external objects - especially in extremely muddy conditions while reducing dirt build-up around the swingarm and rear sprocket.
PRECISE, LAP AFTER LAP
Maintaining Momentum
UNOBTRUSIVE IMPACT
UNOBTRUSIVE IMPACT

Energy absorption

Besides the expertly crafted, hydro-formed, laser-cut, and robot-welded frame being engineered to provide exceptional rider feedback and straight-line stability, it consists of specifically calculated parameters of longitudinal and torsional flex. This means the frame acts as a "shock absorber" of sorts, making for a less harsh ride, resulting in less rider fatigue over many hard laps.
UNOBTRUSIVE IMPACT

Technical Details

Engine

  • Transmission 5-speed
  • Clutch primary drive teeth 72
  • Starter Electric starter
  • Stroke 48.5 mm
  • Bore 81 mm
  • Clutch Wet multi-disc DS clutch, Brembo hydraulics
  • Compression ratio 14.5
  • Displacement 249.9 cm³
  • EMS Keihin EMS
  • Design 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine
  • Fuel-mixture generation Keihin EFI, throttle body 44 mm

Chassis

  • Weight (without fuel) 101 kg
  • Tank capacity (approx.) 7.2 l
  • Wheelbase 1493 mm
  • Front brake disc diameter 260 mm
  • Rear brake disc diameter 220 mm
  • Front brake Disc brake
  • Rear brake Disc brake
  • Chain 520, Non-sealed
  • Frame design Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel
  • Front suspension WP XACT-USD (AER), Ø 48 mm
  • Ground clearance 343 mm
  • Handlebar Neken, aluminium Ø 28/22 mm
  • Rear suspension WP XACT Monoshock with linkage
  • Seat height 958 mm
  • Silencer Aluminium
  • Steering head angle 63.9 °
  • Rear subframe design Aluminum-reinforced polyamide
  • Suspension travel (front) 310 mm
  • Suspension travel (rear) 300 mm
  • Wheels Spoked wheels with aluminium rims