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

According to our average user rating, KTM 390 Duke has a score of 4.8/5 while KTM 250 Duke is rated 4.7/5.

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

KTM 250 Duke is the cheapest among these bikes.

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

KTM 250 Duke (30.5 kmpl) has a better mileage than KTM 390 Duke (26 kmpl).

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

KTM 250 Duke is heavier (169 kg) than KTM 390 Duke (167 kg).

KTM 250 Duke vs KTM 390 Duke

BikeWale brings you comparison of KTM 250 Duke and KTM 390 Duke. The ex-showroom price of KTM 250 Duke is ₹ 2,29,065 and KTM 390 Duke is ₹ 2,87,962. KTM 250 Duke is available in 2 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 KTM 250 Duke and KTM 390 Duke.

250 Duke vs 390 Duke Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	250 Duke	390 Duke
Price	₹ 2,29,065	₹ 2,87,962
Capacity	248.8 cc	373.2 cc
Power	29.6 bhp @ 9000 rpm	42.9 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Economy	30.5 kmpl	26 kmpl

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KTM
250 Duke

Version
BS VI

Avg. Ex-showroom
₹ 2,29,065

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390 Duke

Version
BS VI

Avg. Ex-showroom
₹ 2,87,962

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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	29.6 bhp @ 9,000 rpm	42.9 bhp @ 9,000 rpm
Max Torque	24 Nm @ 7,500 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	12.5:1	12.88:1
Ignition	Digital 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	PASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operated	PASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	13.5	13.5
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	2.7	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	412	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.	30.5	26
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	148	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	Switchable 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 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	110/70 - 17	110/70 - 17
Rear Tyre Size	150/60 - 17	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	USD	WP APEX 43
Rear Suspension	WP APEX Monoshock	WP APEX Monoshock

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	169	167
Overall Length (mm)	2,072	2,072
Overall Width (mm)	831	831
Overall Height (mm)	1,109	1,109
Wheelbase (mm)	1,357	1,357
Ground Clearance (mm)	151	175
Seat Height (mm)	823	830
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)	30000	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, 8 Ah	12V, 8Ah
Headlight Type	LED Head Lamp	LED Head Lamp
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	LCD Display	TFT Color Display

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Equipped with a responsive 250cc engine
- Gets an exhaustive instrument cluster
- Quite cheap to maintain
- Gets a power-packed 373cc engine
- Equipped with a Full TFT instrument cluster
- ABS can be swtiched off
Could be better
- Doesn't get TFT cluster
- Fuel efficiency is less
- Engine gets relatively hot in traffic conditions
- Seats are a bit cramped
- Ride is a bit stiff

Colors


Available Colours	Silver Metallic Dark Galvano	Ceramic White Silver Metallic

Reviews


Overall rating	4.7(776 ratings) 231 reviews	4.8(1159 ratings) 371 reviews

Performance Parameters


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

Reviews

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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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KTM will rocket through your pocket and

1) Buying experience was terrible, they changed my address and registered my bike in

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