Which bike is better Bajaj Dominar 250 or KTM 390 Duke?

According to our average user rating, KTM 390 Duke has a score of 4.8/5 while Bajaj Dominar 250 is rated 4.4/5.

Which bike among Bajaj Dominar 250 and KTM 390 Duke is cheaper?

Bajaj Dominar 250 is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike between Bajaj Dominar 250 and KTM 390 Duke has a better mileage?

Bajaj Dominar 250 (33 kmpl) has a better mileage than KTM 390 Duke (26 kmpl).

Which bike is heavier Bajaj Dominar 250 or KTM 390 Duke?

Bajaj Dominar 250 is heavier (180 kg) than KTM 390 Duke (167 kg).

Bajaj Dominar 250 vs KTM 390 Duke

BikeWale brings you comparison of Bajaj Dominar 250 and KTM 390 Duke. The ex-showroom price of Bajaj Dominar 250 is ₹ 1,68,740 and KTM 390 Duke is ₹ 2,87,900. Bajaj Dominar 250 is available in 3 colours and 1 variant and KTM 390 Duke is available in 2 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Bajaj Dominar 250 and KTM 390 Duke.

Dominar 250 vs 390 Duke Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Dominar 250	390 Duke
Price	₹ 1,68,740	₹ 2,87,900
Capacity	248.8 cc	373.2 cc
Power	26.63 bhp @ 8500 rpm	42.9 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Economy	33 kmpl	26 kmpl

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Dominar 250

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₹ 1,68,740

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390 Duke

Version
BS VI

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₹ 2,87,900

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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	26.63 bhp @ 8,500 rpm	42.9 bhp @ 9,000 rpm
Max Torque	23.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm	37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	248.8	373.2
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	72	89
Stroke (mm)	61.1	60
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	11.9:1	12.88:1
Ignition	DC	Digital Ignition
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	2	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Wet, Multiplate with ANS	PASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	13	13.5
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	2.6	2.7
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	429	351
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	33	26
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	132	167

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Dual Channel ABS	Switchable ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	300	320
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	230	230
Calliper Type	Front-4-Piston , Rear-Single piston calliper	Front-4-Piston radial fixed calliper , Rear-Single Piston floating calliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	100/80 - 17	110/70 x 17
Rear Tyre Size	130/70 - 17	150/60 x 17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	25	29
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	28	29
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	25	29
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	32
Front Suspension	Telescopic, 37mm USD Fork, 135mm travel	WP APEX 43
Rear Suspension	Multi-step adjustable Mono shock with Nitrox, Wheel stroke of 110mm	WP APEX Monoshock

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	180	167
Overall Length (mm)	2,156	2,072
Overall Width (mm)	836	831
Overall Height (mm)	1,112	1,109
Wheelbase (mm)	1,453	1,357
Ground Clearance (mm)	157	175
Seat Height (mm)	800	830
Chassis Type	Beam type perimeter frame	Steel trellis frame, powder coated

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	5	2
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	75000 Kilometers	30000

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB charging port	No	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	No	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stepped Seat	Yes	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Battery	12V, 8Ah VRLA	12V, 8Ah
Headlight Type	LED with AHO, 10 units	LED Head Lamp
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	Split Grab Rails	TFT Color Display

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Comfortable for long distance touring
- 250cc engine has good amount of torque
- Gets some useful features
- Gets a power-packed 373cc engine
- Equipped with a Full TFT instrument cluster
- ABS can be swtiched off
Could be better
- Overall weight is on the heavier side
- Looks exactly like the Dominar 400
- Quality of parts could have been better
- Engine gets relatively hot in traffic conditions
- Seats are a bit cramped
- Ride is a bit stiff

Colors


Available Colours	Racing Red and Matt Silver Sparkling Black and Matt Silver Citrus Rush and Matt Silver	Ceramic White Silver Metallic

Reviews


Overall rating	4.4(189 ratings) 58 reviews	4.8(1145 ratings) 370 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.7	4.8
Reliability	4.3	4.4
Performance	4.5	4.8
Comfort	4.6	4.5
Service Experience	3.9	4.3
Maintenance cost	4.0	3.7
Extra Features	3.0	4.5

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FAQs About Dominar 250 & 390 Duke

Q: Which bike is better Bajaj Dominar 250 or KTM 390 Duke?

A: According to our average user rating, KTM 390 Duke has a score of 4.8/5 while Bajaj Dominar 250 is rated 4.4/5.
Q: Which bike among Bajaj Dominar 250 and KTM 390 Duke is cheaper?

A: Bajaj Dominar 250 is the cheapest among these bikes.
Q: Which bike between Bajaj Dominar 250 and KTM 390 Duke has a better mileage?

A: Bajaj Dominar 250 (33 kmpl) has a better mileage than KTM 390 Duke (26 kmpl).
Q: Which bike is heavier Bajaj Dominar 250 or KTM 390 Duke?

A: Bajaj Dominar 250 is heavier (180 kg) than KTM 390 Duke (167 kg).

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