Herald Rambler 250 vs KTM Freeride 250 R (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Herald Rambler 250stacks up against the KTM Freeride 250 R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHerald Rambler 250KTM Freeride 250 R
Model year20172017
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower21 hp
Torque20 Nm
Weight130 kg93 kg
Seat height29 mm36 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Two-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Tires2.75-21 / 4.00-18

Herald Rambler 250 vs KTM Freeride 250 R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Herald Rambler 250 and the KTM Freeride 250 R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Herald Rambler 250 brings 21 hp in a 130 kg package, while the KTM Freeride 250 R counters with its own power figure at 93 kg.

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: