Red Bull Rookies Cup

This is the 13th season with the Moto3 specification KTM RC 250 R 4-stroke as we switched in 2013 from the 2-stroke KTM RC 125 that had powered the Rookies for the first 6 seasons.

Just as the RC 125 was a close brother to the 125cc GP machines raced by the KTM factory so successfully, the RC 250 R is a reflection of the factory KTM Moto3 machine. It was the start of another great lineage, the factory KTMs and their twin brother GasGas machines have won numerous GPs and World Championships including the 2022 title in the hands of ex-Rookie Izan Guevara.

The 2026 Bike

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The Grand Prix paddock watches the intense action of the Rookies races picking out future stars and the Rookies themselves study their Grand Prix heroes in action looking for tips and inspiration.

ROOKIES CUP KTM RC 250 R ROOKIES | Technical Details

PART

DETAIL

ENGINE:

Single cylinder, liquid cooled / 4-stroke / DOHC

DISPLACEMENT:

249,5cc

BORE X STROKE:

81 x 48,5mm

PERFORMANCE:

min. 37kW at 12.500rpm

ENGINE SPEED:

max. 13,000rpm

FRONT SUSPENSION:

WP / DM 35mm, RCMA3548

REAR SUSPENSION:

WP / BAVP 4618, adjustable length, hydraulic preload

FRONT BRAKE:

Brembo callipers - twin 280mm Galfer Discs & brake pads

REAR BRAKE:

Galfer system - 190mm Galfer Disc & brake pads

RIMS FRONT/REAR:

OZ Forged Aluminium 2,5 x 17in / 3,5 x 17in

TIRES FRONT/REAR:

Pirelli 100/70-17in / 120/70-17in

EXHAUST SYSTEM:

Akrapovic Full Titanium GP EVO6 Twin Megaphone System (max. 115dB)

FRAME:

Tubular chromoly steel with adjustable headstock and swingarm pivot

BODYWORK:

Carbon and fibreglass from Speed fibre composites

DRY WEIGHT:

approx. 85kg

TANK CAPACITY:

approx. 11 litres

GENES:

Moto3 - geometry, ergonomics, aerodynamic, components

KTM MotoGP Motor - Cylinder head and throttle body layout

KTM RC8 R SBK- electronics, frame knowhow, material/machining

MX - lubrication system, gear box, clutch, kinematics valve train

TECHNOLOGIES:

WP Suspension

WP Radiator: Water radiator + oil-water heat exchanger

WP Components: Frame manufacturing

KTM TECHNOLOGIES:

Kiska - Industrial Design

Pankl - Racing Systems

Red Bull Rookies Cup - THE BIKE

The 2026 Bike

ROOKIES CUP KTM RC 250 R ROOKIES | Technical Details