Which bike is better KTM 250 Duke or Suzuki Gixxer 250?

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

Which bike among KTM 250 Duke and Suzuki Gixxer 250 is cheaper?

Suzuki Gixxer 250 is the cheapest among these bikes.

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

Suzuki Gixxer 250 (35 kmpl) has a better mileage than KTM 250 Duke (30 kmpl).

Which bike is heavier KTM 250 Duke or Suzuki Gixxer 250?

KTM 250 Duke is heavier (169 kg) than Suzuki Gixxer 250 (156 kg).

KTM 250 Duke vs Suzuki Gixxer 250

BikeWale brings you comparison of KTM 250 Duke and Suzuki Gixxer 250. The ex-showroom price of KTM 250 Duke is ₹ 2,30,021 and Suzuki Gixxer 250 is ₹ 1,77,692. KTM 250 Duke is available in 2 colours and 1 variant and Suzuki Gixxer 250 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 Suzuki Gixxer 250.

250 Duke vs Gixxer 250 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	250 Duke	Gixxer 250
Price	₹ 2,30,021	₹ 1,77,692
Capacity	248.8 cc	249 cc
Power	29.6 bhp @ 9000 rpm	26.13 bhp @ 9300 rpm
Economy	30 kmpl	35 kmpl

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250 Duke

Version
BS VI

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₹ 2,30,021
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Gixxer 250

Version
Standard - BS VI

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₹ 1,77,692
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BS VI
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	29.6 bhp @ 9,000 rpm	26.13 bhp @ 9,300 rpm
Max Torque	24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm	22.2 Nm @ 7,300 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	249
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	72	76
Stroke (mm)	61.1	54.9
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	10.7:1
Ignition	Digital Ignition	Digital CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Oil 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	Wet Multiplate
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	13.5	12
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	2.7	2.4
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	420
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	35
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	148	130

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	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	320	300
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	230	220
Calliper Type	Front-4-Piston , Rear-Single piston calliper	Front- 2 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Caliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	110/70 - 17	110/70 - R17
Rear Tyre Size	150/60 - 17	150/60 - R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	29	29
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	29	33
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	29	29
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	33
Front Suspension	USD	Telescopic
Rear Suspension	WP APEX Monoshock	Monoshock

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	169	156
Overall Length (mm)	2,072	2,010
Overall Width (mm)	831	805
Overall Height (mm)	1,109	1,035
Wheelbase (mm)	1,357	1,340
Ground Clearance (mm)	151	165
Seat Height (mm)	823	800
Chassis Type	Steel trellis frame, powder coated	Diamond

Manufacturer Warranty


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

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	No
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	No
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	Maintenance free, 12V 6Ah
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	Digital Instrumentation

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Equipped with a responsive 250cc engine
- Gets an exhaustive instrument cluster
- Quite cheap to maintain
- Superbly refined motor that urges to open the throttle
- Comfortable upright ergonomics for everyday riding
- Quick in changing directions
Could be better
- Doesn't get TFT cluster
- Fuel efficiency is less
- Looks very similar to its smaller sibling
- Tyres lack grip from its performance

Colors


Available Colours	Silver Metallic Dark Galvano	Metallic Matte Black Metallic Triton Blue

Reviews


Overall rating	4.7(789 ratings) 232 reviews	4.8(90 ratings) 39 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.7	4.4
Reliability	4.4	4.5
Performance	4.7	4.7
Comfort	4.5	4.3
Service Experience	4.3	4.2
Maintenance cost	4.5	4.0
Extra Features	4.5	4.0

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