Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications
2025 KTM 250 SX-F ADAMO EDITION: GOLD PLATE RESULTS.
Introducing the 2025 KTM 250 SX-F ADAMO EDITION…
In celebration of Andrea Adamo winning the 2023 MX2 World Championship, KTM unveils the KTM 250 SX-F ADAMO EDITION. After a superb run to the title that saw four moto wins and 19 additional podiums, KTM celebrates that success by applying some very special touches to a machine inspired by the bike that Andrea Adamo will ride in 2024 to defend his cherished MX2 title.
It was an emotional day when Adamo clinched the 2023 FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship at the Grand Prix of Italy, at the penultimate round of last season. Securing the title on home soil at Maggiora Park meant the Italian concluded a consistent first season as a Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider by delivering the team a 15th title in 20 years. In doing so he became the tenth different racer to clinch the gold plate with the KTM 250 SX-F.
Building on this success the KTM 250 SX-F ADAMO EDITION holds at the heart of it the very same READY TO RACE ethos that comes with all KTM models. With this being the ADAMO EDITION, KTM wanted to make sure it truly had that factory feel. The KTM 250 SX-F ADAMO EDITION is a special version only offered to customers in the EU. It’s produced in limited quantities to commemorate Andrea Adamo winning the 2023 MX2 World Championship. In honor of this milestone, only 80 units of the KTM 250 SX-F ADAMO EDITION will be produced – just like Adamo’s race number #80.
Limited to only 80 units, the 2025 KTM 250 SX-F ADAMO EDITION epitomizes the READY TO RACE ethos that characterizes all KTM models. Created in celebration of Andrea Adamo winning the 2023 MX2 World Championship, the KTM 250 SX-F ADAMO EDITION features exclusive accessories, including an incredibly special complete front mask with the iconic championship leader red plate: featuring Adamo’s race number #80 and his signature. As this item is not available to order separately, it’s a real collector’s item – capturing a unique moment in time for KTM, Adamo and his fans. The hardware of the KTM 250 SX-F ADAMO EDITION shares the core details of its sibling the KTM 250 SX-F FACTORY EDITION.
2025 KTM 250 SX-F ADAMO EDITION Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
- Red Bull KTM Factory Racing CTG (Race Season 2024)
- Red plate of World Championship Winner included #80 and signature in buy pack
- Updated tank spoilers
- Orange glossy ‘Factory’ frame
- Connectivity Unit Offroad system & compatible front fender
- Updated stiffer suspension settings
- WP XACT AER 48 mm front fork & WP XACT rear shock
- Factory Racing Start device
- Factory Racing Seat
- Factory Racing Triple Clamps
- Factory Racing Frame Protection Set
- Factory Racing front brake disc guard (carbon version)
- Factory Racing skid plate (carbon version)
- Factory Racing wheel set (black rim, black spokes, orange hubs, orange nipples)
- Semi-floating front brake disc
- Pirelli Scorpion MX32 Mid Soft tires
- Engine mounts (black incl. cut outs)
- Orange Rear Sprocket
- Golden Regina Chain
- Akrapovič “Slip-On Line” exhaust
- Hinson Outer Clutch Cover
- Number #80 in buy pack
- Vented airbox cover in buy pack
- Red Bull KTM Factory Racing CTG
- Updated tank spoilers
- Factory seat cover
- Updated frame – orange glossy
- Factory Racing frame protection set
- Engine mounts (black incl. cut outs)
- Factory Racing triple clamps
- Semi-floating front brake disc
- Factory Racing front brake disc guard (carbon version)
- Factory start device
- Factory skid plate (carbon version)
- Factory wheel set (black rim, black spokes, orange hubs, orange nipples)
- Pirelli Scorpion MX32 Mid Soft tyres
- Orange Rear Sprocket
- Golden Regina Chain
- Akrapovic “Slip-On” line
- Hinson outer clutch cover
- Number #80 in by-pack
- Red plate of World Championship Winner incl. #80 and signature in by-pack
- Vented airbox cover in by-pack
The latest iteration of the KTM SX-F range is a highly advanced technical platform that will form the basis of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s championship ambitions. The potential of the KTM SX-F foundation is beyond doubt, and boasts the DNA of countless wins, podiums, and titles in the upper echelons of motocross and supercross competition through the last decade.
2025 KTM 250 SX-F ADAMO EDITION Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
Starting with the brand-new Connectivity Unit Offroad (CUO) – which is also available for the entire KTM SX-F range and included with the 2024 KTM 250 and 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITIONS – this two-part system offers both engine behavior and suspension settings adjustment via the KTMconnect App, allowing riders to tune their bikes to exactly how they want them to ride and feel, making sure everyone can find their preference. Official affiliation with LitPro means riders can dive into the deepest of detail to take a closer look at their racing lines, lap times, gearing, throttle position, G-Force, jump distance and so much more. Whether riders use it to chase a lap time, perfect their setup, or just compare with friends, adjustment and the information offered are all easily accessible in the KTMconnect App.
When it comes to looks, the KTM 250 SX-F ADAMO EDITION closely resembles the aesthetics of Adamo’s race bike for the upcoming 2024 MX2 World Championship. To add to the presence, the KTM 250 SX-F ADAMO EDITION comes with an incredibly special item that is a complete front mask with the iconic championship leader red plate featuring Adamo’s race number #80 and signed by the Champion himself.
As this item is not available to order separately, it’s a real collector’s piece that Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Adamo fans will take great pride in owning and carrying on their bike. The #80 red plate will also include Andrea’s signature and the limited-edition motorcycle will come with a separate #80 sticker for putting on the number boards of the race bike if so desired.
The KTM 250 SX-F ADAMO EDITION comes with the Pirelli SCORPION MX 32 MID SOFT both on the front and rear. Being the championship-winning tire, it’s an obvious choice. Offering excellent traction that guarantees maximum power transmission to the ground, the MX 32s then also provide the precision and feel needed to find and hold your line into corners due to the layout of the front lateral knobs. With the tire developed by some of the most prestigious motocross racers in the world, including MX2 World Champion Adamo, it will have riders feeling at one with their KTM 250 SX-F ADAMO EDITION on the track.
The hardware of the KTM 250 SX-F ADAMO EDITION shares the core details of its sibling the KTM 250 SX-F FACTORY EDITION. The frame, weighing 300 g less than that of the standard bike, features the same updated engine mounts that allow for optimized flexibility which has led to improved cornering characteristics. The strategic repositioning of rotating mass within the frame has allowed for a better center of gravity too, offering greater traction and anti-squat behavior out of the corners. The KTM 250 SX-F ADAMO EDITION also comes with a newly designed carbon-reinforced skid plate as standard, ensuring even the biggest hits barely leave a scratch.
The 250cc engine is not only light at 26.1 kg but also remarkably powerful and reaches an incredible 14,000 rpm rev limit. Supplementing that power is the Akrapovič slip-on line exhaust that boasts titanium construction to fall in line with weight-saving and mass centralization as the main criteria of the KTM 250 SX-F ADAMO EDITION.
Fully adjustable WP suspension keeps riders in plush contact with the ground thanks to the 48 mm WP XACT front fork offering 310 mm of progressive and consistent damping. The FACTORY START DEVICE, and Brembo hydraulic clutch system, will also leave riders with no problem getting the holeshot. At the back, the WP XACT rear shock’s advanced damping provides unbeatable traction and energy absorption. An added bonus of the WP XACT front fork and rear shock is that they are both fully adjustable by hand, no tools required.
Getting things stopped, Brembo’s 260 mm front disc and 220 mm rear disc provide superior braking power, with the material of the rear brake lever now stiffer to take the big hits, no problem. Durable strong black rims with orange CNC machined hubs also stand up to the rigors of motocross and, with their lightweight construction, they only enhance the stopping performance, due to less rotating mass.
The KTM 250 SX-F ADAMO EDITION is a rare gem that takes the READY TO RACE motto to the next level and the specs list speaks for itself.
Customization
Shape your 2025 KTM 250 SX-F ADAMO EDITION quickly and easily with the anticipated arrival of the Connectivity Unit Offroad. This two-part system is mounted between the right fork leg (protected by the shape of the number plate) and the GPS component on the redesigned front fender. The ‘CUO’ enables a wealth of easily adjustable options for engine behavior and suspension settings via the KTMconnect App. But that’s not all. An official affiliation with LitPro will empower all riders to examine their lines, speed, air-time, throttle position and other information to make their lap-times worthy of the 2025 KTM 250 SX-F ADAMO EDITION.
BREATHE EASY
Air filter box
The 2025 KTM 250 SX-F ADAMO EDITION uses a new one-piece air inlet sleeve and snorkel construction for more durability and less possibility for air deformation. Designed to provide maximum airflow, the air filter box also comes with a special black vented cover. The Twin Air filter and air filter support have a simple fail-proof mounting system for safe and accurate filter installation, ensuring the filter is easily accessed and, therefore easy for maintenance.
CLICK INTO ACTION
Easy Suspension Adjustment
Like the rest of the 2025 KTM- SX-F range, the 2025 KTM 250 SX-F ADAMO EDITION comes with a totally tool-free suspension setup at both ends. The shock absorber design features hand-adjustable dual compression control, it allows riders to tweak high- and low-speed settings in a matter of seconds. On the front end, the forks are also easily changeable thanks to a single air pressure preload valve, as well as easy access click adjusters for compression and rebound. The air pump comes included.
TOTAL TRACTION
Selectable Maps + TC
A full front mask, including the iconic red championship leader plate with Andrea Adamo’s race number #80 and his signature, is included in the by-pack. This is a unique collector’s item as it cannot be ordered separately
DROP THE CLUTCH
Launch Control & Quickshifter
The 2025 KTM 250 SX-F ADAMO EDITION uses launch control and a Quickshifter function, allowing for fast upshifts without using the clutch. Launch control is easily engaged by pressing the traction control and Quickshifter buttons simultaneously and works by limiting the amount of power to the rear wheel, improving traction, and preventing loss of control under hard acceleration. Meanwhile, the Quickshifter function means you can bang through from 2nd to 5th gear with your focus solely on the first corner. Honing starts is made easier with the 2025 KTM 250 SX-F ADAMO EDITION due to the FACTORY START DEVICE that lends useful compression on the front forks and is easily engaged and then disengaged when blasting into action.
UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE
UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE
More Usable Power
The 2025 KTM 250 SX-F ADAMO EDITION boasts the best 4-stroke powerplant in the pits, with its SOHC engine proving to be the perfect example of advanced engineering. The engine is tilted 2° backward, resulting in a 3mm lower front sprocket position, meaning greatly improved mass centralization. Fixed on special black ‘race’ mounts to help with chassis flex, and an overall weight of only 26.1kg, this motor will leave the competition with more than a little mud on the face. An Akrapovic slip-on exhaust adds an important aesthetic to the 2025 KTM 250 SX-F ADAMO EDITION but also peels away more weight and adds even more punch to the power.
UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE
The parts that count
The winning tyre of world MXGP championship is the obvious choice for the OE fitment on the KTM 250 SX-F Adamo Edition: The Pirelli SCORPION™ MX 32™ MID SOFT is the undisputed World Championship motocross tire. Born to win on mid-soft surfaces, still outstandingly versatile to varied terrains.
- Excellent traction to guarantee maximum power transmission to the ground
- Block arrangement optimised to improve braking stability and cornering grip
- Front lateral knobs guarantee greater line-holding precision in corners
- Performance reliability even in extreme conditions
- Tread pattern and compound were developed with the contribution of the most prestigious players in motocross and supercross races incl. Andrea Adamo
UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE
Powering protection
The 2025 KTM 250 SX-F ADAMO EDITION is a fast and competitive motocross prospect for even the quickest and strongest of racers and that high capacity is backed up by the protective aspects of the motorcycle. Updated tank spoilers (leading to improved cooling) and a new fuel tank holder with better frame contact, orange FACTORY RACING frame protectors (also heightening grip), the FACTORY skid plate and the HINSON clutch cover are all parts that will withstand the toughest of hits but have been forged to shave weight or size and complement the racing experience.
SLEEKER FOR YOU TO SCRUB CLEANER
Absolute Control
The glossy orange frame is a key refinement of the 2025 KTM 250 SX-F ADAMO EDITION. Different wall thicknesses and cutaway sections have improved the degree of flex and trimmed away significant weight. The chassis concept remains strong, and Red Bull KTM FACTORY RACING continues to win races and set records at the highest level with the same principle. The chassis repositions rotating mass closer to the center of gravity. The shock mounting also provides improved anti-squat behavior to better traction out of corners, while the footpeg mounting position has moved inwards for less risk of hooking up in deep ruts or when scrubbing jumps.
FLUID RIDER MOTION
Ergonomics
The 2025 KTM 250 SX-F ADAMO EDITION features a refined rider triangle, providing improved knee contact – especially when standing on the pegs – with improved gripping surfaces all around. The plastics work to expel mud buildup in wet, muddy conditions. A flatter seat profile with a ribbed FACTORY RACING seat – lighter, thinner, and more resistant – permits exceptional rider movement and control. The polyamide reinforced aluminum subframe further enhances rider feel and feedback.
UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE
Get a grip
Enjoy soft grips on the 2025 KTM 250 SX-F ADAMO EDITION without a complicated or sticky mounting process. The material is primed for sensitive but demanding racers. The left side of the handlebar does not require gluing while on the right, the vulcanised grip features an innovative integrated throttle mechanism.
HARNESSING GRAVITY
Look the part
The most obvious sign that the 2025 KTM 250 SX-F ADAMO EDITION is on track and creating an orange blur is evident through those unmissable graphics. Mimicking the look and shade of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing right down to the last centimeter.
UNFLAPPABLE FRONT END
WP XACT Fork
Count on 310mm of travel with the 48mm air type WP XACT front fork, with a split damping function providing all the confidence you need to attack the track. The 2025 KTM 250 SX-F ADAMO EDITION comes with updates suspension settings that improves bottoming-out resistance and account for less rebound when attacking big jumps and bumps. Redesigned fork protection rings also increase protection against dirt, making them as reliable as they are awesome.
RACING ON RAILS
Hard Braking
Another 2025 KTM 250 SX-F ADAMO EDITION upgrade is the stiffer and tougher rear brake pedal material that will pull the full power of the Brembo systems into play. The pedal is more resistant to unwanted contact and obstacles. The braking force is augmented by the semi-floating 260mm front brake disc and the carbon reinforced FACTORY RACING brake guard.
PRECISE, LAP AFTER LAP
Consistency
A WP XACT shock absorber provides unmatched consistency lap after lap, thanks to new low-friction linkage seals for 2025 and advanced damping characteristics for unsurpassed traction and energy absorption. To suite the new frame the 2025 KTM 250 SX-F ADAMO EDITION linkage settings have been reworked for optimal weight saving and stiffness. The linkage bolt is smaller and lighter and transferred directly from successful use by the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team.
UNOBTRUSIVE IMPACT
Stability
The 2025 KTM 250 SX-F ADAMO EDITION is rock-solid at any speed thanks to a repositioned and forged steering head connection and FACTORY RACING triple clamps. Made from high-grade aluminum, these feature optimally tuned steering stem stiffness, perfect alignment of the fork tubes, and precise geometry of the fork clamps to ensure highly responsive and smooth fork action – not to mention unwavering stability when charging across ruts.
2025 KTM 250 SX-F ADAMO EDITION – Totalmotorcycle.com International Specifications/Technical Details
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Engine
Transmission 5-speed
Starter Electric starter
Stroke 48.5mm
Bore 81mm
Clutch Wet multi-disc DS clutch, Brembo hydraulics
Displacement 249.92cm³
EMS Keihin EMS
Design 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine
Chassis
Weight (without fuel) 102.5kg
Tank capacity (approx.) 7.2l
Front brake disc diameter 260mm
Rear brake disc diameter 220mm
Front brake Disc brake
Rear brake Disc brake
Chain 520, Non-sealed
Frame design Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel
Front suspension WP XACT-USD, Ø 48 mm
Ground clearance 343mm
Rear suspension WP XACT Monoshock with linkage
Seat height 958 mm
Steering head angle 63.9°
Suspension travel (front) 310mm
Suspension travel (rear) 300mm
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