KTM RC 250 R vs Dafra Next 250 (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM RC 250 Rstacks up against the Dafra Next 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM RC 250 RDafra Next 250
Model year20162015
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower31 hp25 hp
Torque27 Nm
Weight156 kg
Seat height30 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity2.6 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc. ABS
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS
Tires95/75-R17 / 115/75-R17 110/70-17 / 110/70-17

KTM RC 250 R vs Dafra Next 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM RC 250 R and the Dafra Next 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM RC 250 R brings 31 hp, while the Dafra Next 250 counters with 25 hp at 156 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: