KTM 250 EXC CHAMPION EDITION (2025) vs Honda GL1500C / F6C Valkyrie (1998) vs Suzuki V-Strom 800RE Tour (2024)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | KTM | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model: | 250 EXC CHAMPION EDITION | GL1500C / F6C Valkyrie | V-Strom 800RE Tour |
| Years: | 2025 | 1998 | 2024 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, two stroke, single cylinder, with reed intake and exhaust control | Four stroke, Opposed boxer six cylinders, SOHC. 2 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 249.9 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 1520 cc / 92.8 cub in. | 776 cc / 47.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 81 X 48.5 mm | 71 x 64 mm | 84 x 70 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 14.4:1 | 9.8:1 | 12.8:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid/oil cooled |
| Induction: | Keihin EFI, 42 mm throttle body | 6 x 28 mm Keihin carbureto4rs | EFI with two 42mm throttle bodies |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 6-speed constant mesh |
| Final Drive: | X-Ring 520 | Shaft | D.I.D O-ring chain |
| Frame: | Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel | Steel diamond | Steel |
| Front Suspension: | 48 mm WP XACT-USD | 45mm Showa forks | Inverted telescopic fork, coil spring, oil damped, Showa |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 300 mm / 11.8 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in. | 220 mm / 8.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | WP XPLOR Monoshock with PDS, Aluminium-reinforced polyamide | Showa dual shock, 5-position preload adjustability | Link type, coil spring, oil damped, Showa |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 310 mm / 12.2 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in. | 220 mm / 8.7 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 260 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 2 x 296 mm discs, 2 piston calipers | 2 x 310mm discs with 2-piston Nissan calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 316 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 260mm disc with single-piston Nissin caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90-21 | 150/80-17 | 110/80R19M/C 59V tubeless type |
| Rear Tyre: | 140/80-18 | 180/70-16 | 150/70R17M/C 69V tubeless type |
| Wheelbase: | 1489 mm / 58.6 in | 1690 mm / 66.5 in. | 1515 mm / 59.6 in in |
| Seat Height: | 963 mm / 37.9 in | 730 mm / 28.7 in | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 9 Litres / 2.4 US gal | 20 L / 5.3 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal |