KTM 250 Duke vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 250

BikeWale brings you comparison of KTM 250 Duke and Husqvarna Vitpilen 250. The ex-showroom price of KTM 250 Duke is ₹ 2,16,826 and Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 is ₹ 1,89,376. KTM 250 Duke is available in 2 colours and 1 variant and Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 is available in 0 colour 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 KTM 250 Duke and Husqvarna Vitpilen 250.

250 Duke vs Vitpilen 250 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	250 Duke	Vitpilen 250
Price	₹ 2,16,826	₹ 1,89,376
Capacity	248.8 cc	248.76 cc
Power	29.6 bhp @ 9000 rpm	29.63 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Economy	30 kmpl	--

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KTM
250 Duke

Version
BS VI

Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 2,16,826
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Vitpilen 250

Version
Standard

Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 1,89,376
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250 Duke
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Vitpilen 250
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	29.6 bhp @ 9,000 rpm	29.63 bhp @ 9,000 rpm
Max Torque	24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm	24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	248.8	248.76
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	72	72
Stroke (mm)	61.1	61.1
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	--
Ignition	Digital Ignition	Electronic Ignition
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch	PASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operated	Multi Disc Slipper Clutch
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	13.5	9.5
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	--	--
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	405	303
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	31.85	31.85
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	30	--
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	--

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


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 radial fixed calliper , Rear-Single piston floating calliper	Front- 4 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Calliper
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	110/70-17	110/70-R17,54S
Rear Tyre Size	150/60-17	150/60-R17,66S
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Suspension	USD	WP APEX - USD 43 mm
Rear Suspension	WP APEX Monoshock	WP APEX - Monoshock

Dimensions & Chassis


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

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
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	Switchable ABS	Dual Channel ABS
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	--
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	--
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	--
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Electric System	12V DC	12 V
Battery	--	12V/8Ah
Headlight Type	LED Head Lamp	LED Headlamp
Headlight Bulb Type	--	--
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Taillamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	--

BikeWale's Take

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

Colors


Available Colours	Silver Metallic Dark Galvano

Reviews


Overall rating	4.7(666 ratings) 212 reviews	4.8(49 ratings) 9 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4	5
Reliability	4	5
Performance	4	5
Comfort	4	4
Service Experience	4	5
Maintenance cost	5	3
Extra Features	5	3

Reviews

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Buying experience:Test ride was not given due to the covid situation, otherwise a ple

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