Which bike is better Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 or KTM 250 Duke?

According to our average user rating, Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 has a score of 4.8/5 while KTM 250 Duke is rated 4.7/5.

Which bike among Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 and KTM 250 Duke is cheaper?

Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike between Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 and KTM 250 Duke has a better mileage?

KTM 250 Duke (30.5 kmpl) has a better mileage than Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 (30 kmpl).

Which bike is heavier Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 or KTM 250 Duke?

KTM 250 Duke is heavier (169 kg) than Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 (166 kg).

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Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 vs KTM 250 Duke

BikeWale brings you comparison of Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 and KTM 250 Duke. The ex-showroom price of Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 is ₹ 2,10,356 and KTM 250 Duke is ₹ 2,29,065. Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 is available in 0 colour and 1 variant and KTM 250 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 Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 and KTM 250 Duke.

Vitpilen 250 vs 250 Duke Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Vitpilen 250	250 Duke
Price	₹ 2,10,356	₹ 2,29,065
Capacity	248.76 cc	248.8 cc
Power	29.63 bhp @ 9000 rpm	29.6 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Economy	30 kmpl	30.5 kmpl

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₹ 2,10,356

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BS VI

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₹ 2,29,065

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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	29.63 bhp @ 9,000 rpm	29.6 bhp @ 9,000 rpm
Max Torque	24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm	24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	248.76	248.8
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	72	72
Stroke (mm)	61.1	61.1
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	12.5:1
Ignition	Electronic Ignition	Digital Ignition
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	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	Multi Disc Slipper Clutch	PASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	9.5	13.5
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	1.5	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	285	412
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.	30	30.5
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	150	148

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)	320	320
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	230	230
Calliper Type	Front- 4 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Calliper	Front-4-Piston , Rear-Single piston calliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	110/70 - R17	110/70 - 17
Rear Tyre Size	150/60 - R17	150/60 - 17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	29	29
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	29	29
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	29	29
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	32
Front Suspension	WP APEX - USD 43 mm	USD
Rear Suspension	WP APEX - Monoshock	WP APEX Monoshock

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	166	169
Overall Length (mm)	2,090	2,072
Overall Width (mm)	700	831
Overall Height (mm)	1,130	1,109
Wheelbase (mm)	1,357	1,357
Ground Clearance (mm)	149	151
Seat Height (mm)	842	823
Chassis Type	Steel Trellis Frame , Powder Coated	Steel trellis frame, powder coated

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	2	2
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	40000	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)	Yes	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	12V, 8 Ah
Headlight Type	LED Headlamp	LED Head Lamp
Brake/Tail Light	LED Taillamp	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	Full LED Lighting	LCD Display

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- 250cc engine is loaded with power
- Design is cool and quite different
- Possibly one of the most comfortable café racers
- Equipped with a responsive 250cc engine
- Gets an exhaustive instrument cluster
- Quite cheap to maintain
Could be better
- Quite pricey
- Too compact
- Doesn’t have a decent road presence
- Doesn't get TFT cluster
- Fuel efficiency is less

Colors


Available Colours		Silver Metallic Dark Galvano

Reviews


Overall rating	4.8(80 ratings) 18 reviews	4.7(776 ratings) 231 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.9	4.7
Reliability	4.7	4.4
Performance	4.9	4.7
Comfort	4.4	4.5
Service Experience	4.5	4.3
Maintenance cost	3.7	4.5
Extra Features	3.3	4.5

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Husky

Ground clearance will be a problem sometimes with pillion. Good performance - i clock

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A very good bike in 250 segment

Pickup is very slow... It gives you ktm feel after 4000 rpm...bike design and look wi

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Husqvarna Svartpilen 250 and Vitpilen 250 Review | Cheaper alternative to KTM Duke 250 | BikeWale

22 September 2020 8.1k Views 154

In this BikeWale video, Vikrant Singh rides the Husqvarna Svartpilen 250 as well as the Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 to find out the differences between the two and help you figure out which one to buy. And since these Husqvarna 250 's are priced Rs 25,000 lesser than the KTM 250 Duke in India, are they a cheaper alternative to the latter? Watch this bike review video till the end to find out which of the Husqvarna is more suitable for you, the Vitpilen 250 or the Svartpilen 250.


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FAQs About Vitpilen 250 & 250 Duke

Q: Which bike is better Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 or KTM 250 Duke?

A: According to our average user rating, Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 has a score of 4.8/5 while KTM 250 Duke is rated 4.7/5.
Q: Which bike among Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 and KTM 250 Duke is cheaper?

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

A: KTM 250 Duke (30.5 kmpl) has a better mileage than Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 (30 kmpl).
Q: Which bike is heavier Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 or KTM 250 Duke?

A: KTM 250 Duke is heavier (169 kg) than Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 (166 kg).

More from experts on Vitpilen 250 & 250 Duke

Husqvarna Vitpilen 250: First Ride Review

16 August 2020

Neil Nair

Husqvarna Motorcycles has made their debut in India aiming to create a whole class of their own in the untapped premium lifestyle segment. Finding it hard to deny the visual draw of the Vitpilen 250, I hopped onto the bike to find out what it is all about.

KTM 250 Duke First Ride Review

08 April 2017

Ranjan R. Bhat

The KTM Duke range has always been a hacksaw in a world of kitchen knives. The 200 Duke and 390 Duke redefined our perception of performance and lightness. They stood apart from the herd of commuter bikes, and ushered in a new reality for enthusiasts. However, while a...

2017 KTM 250 Duke : Track Ride Review

01 March 2017

Omkar Thakur

It is the KTM 250 Duke – the new addition to the KTM lineup that sits between the 200 and the 390. It is built like a Duke 390 but gets a smaller motor and fewer things off the equipment list.

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