DKW RT 250 S vs KTM 250 GS Enduro Sport (1986)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the DKW RT 250 Sstacks up against the KTM 250 GS Enduro Sport. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDKW RT 250 SKTM 250 GS Enduro Sport
Model year19561986
Price
Engine244 cc247 cc
Horsepower17 hp
Weight155 kg
Fuel capacity4.0 L2.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake
Tires3.25-18 / 3.25-18 3.00-21 / 4.50-18

DKW RT 250 S vs KTM 250 GS Enduro Sport — which should you buy?

Picking between the DKW RT 250 S and the KTM 250 GS Enduro Sport usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the DKW RT 250 S brings its published horsepower in a 155 kg package, while the KTM 250 GS Enduro Sport counters with 17 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: