26 TECHNICAL DATA 211
26.4.3 Fuel
Total fuel tank capacity,
approx. (250/300 EXC EU,
EXC SIX DAYS)
9.5 l (2.51 US gal) Super unleaded gasoline (95 octane), mixed with 2-stroke
engine oil (1:60) ( p. 269)
Total fuel tank capacity,
approx. (250/300 EXC AUS,
all 250/300 XC‑W)
10 l (2.6 US gal) Super unleaded gasoline (95 octane), mixed with 2-stroke
engine oil (1:60) ( p. 269)
Fuel reserve, approx. (250/300 EXC EU, EXC SIX DAYS) 2 l (2 qt.)
Fuel reserve, approx. (250/300 EXC AUS, all 250/300 XC‑W) 2.5 l (2.6 qt.)
26.5 Chassis
Frame Central tube frame made of chrome molybdenum steel tubing
Fork (EXC EU/AUS, XC‑W) WP Suspension Up Side Down 4860 MXMA PA
Fork (250/300 SIX DAYS) WP Suspension Up Side Down 4860 4CS
Suspension travel (EXC EU/AUS, XC‑W)
Front 300 mm (11.81 in)
Suspension travel (250/300 SIX DAYS)
Front 292 mm (11.5 in)
Suspension travel
Rear 335 mm (13.19 in)
Fork offset 20 mm (0.79 in)
Shock absorber WP Suspension PDS 5018 DCC
Brake system Disc brakes, brake calipers on floating bearings
Brake discs - diameter
Front 260 mm (10.24 in)
Rear 220 mm (8.66 in)
Brake discs - wear limit
Front 2.5 mm (0.098 in)
Rear 3.5 mm (0.138 in)
Tire air pressure, road (All 250/300 EXC models)
Front 1.5 bar (22 psi)
Rear 1.5 bar (22 psi)
Tire air pressure off road
Front 1.0 bar (15 psi)
Rear 1.0 bar (15 psi)
Secondary ratio (All 250/300 EXC models) 14:50 (13:50)
Secondary ratio (all 250/300 XC‑W) 13:50
Chain 5/8 x 1/4"
Rear sprockets available 38, 40, 42, 45, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52
Steering head angle 63.5°
Wheelbase 1,482±10 mm (58.35±0.39 in)
Seat height unloaded 960 mm (37.8 in)
Ground clearance unloaded 355 mm (13.98 in)
Weight without fuel, approx. (250 XC‑W USA) 101.9 kg (224.6 lb.)
Weight without fuel, approx. (300 XC‑W USA,
300 XC‑W SIX DAYS USA)
102.1 kg (225.1 lb.)
Maximum permissible front axle load 145 kg (320 lb.)
Maximum permissible rear axle load 190 kg (419 lb.)
Maximum permissible overall weight 335 kg (739 lb.)