This is the 9th 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 2020 factory KTM won the Moto3 World Championship in the hands of Albert Arenas.
For the 26 Rookies the first chance to ride the KTMs in 2021 will come at the preseason test held at Portimão with three days on track. Riders come from across the globe, from England to New Zealand, from Japan to Colombia and Indonesia to Italy.
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: | |
|---|---|
| ENGINE: | Single cylinder, liquid cooled / 4-stroke / DOHC |
| DISPLACEMENT: | 249,5cc |
| BORE X STROKE: | 81 x 48,5mm |
| PERFORMANCE: | min. 39kW at 13.000rpm |
| ENGINE SPEED: | max. 13,000rpm |
| FRONT SUSPENSION: | WP / DM 45mm, RCMA3548 |
| REAR SUSPENSION: | WP / BAVP 4618, adjustable length, hydraulic preload |
| FRONT BRAKE: | Brembo Radial calliper - 220mm Galfer Disc & brake pads |
| REAR BRAKE: | Brembo rear master cylinder - Formula caliper - 190mm Galfer Disc & brake pads |
| RIMS FRONT/REAR: | OZ Forged Aluminium 2,5 x 17in / 3,5 x 17in |
| TIRES FRONT/REAR: | Dunlop 90/80-17in / 115/80-17in |
| EXHAUST SYSTEM: | Akrapovic Full Titanium GP EVO6 Twin Megaphone System (max. 115dB) |
| FRAME: | Tubular chromoly steel with adjustable headstock |
| DRY WEIGHT: | approx. 82kg |
| TANK CAPACITY: | approx. 11 litres |
| GENES: | GP125 - geometry, ergonomics, aerodynamic, components MotoGP Motor - Cylinder head and throttle body layout 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 Speedfiber: Bodywork |
| KTM TECHNOLOGIES: | Kiska - Industrial Design Pankl - Racing Systems |
