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KTM 250 Duke specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
The 249cc liquid-cooled engine makes 30.57 bhp and 25 Nm through a 6 Speed. With a kerb weight of 162.8 kg that is 188 bhp per tonne, 20th best power-to-weight of the 73 bikes in this class we have reviewed.
Peak power is high relative to torque, so this engine rewards revs: it feels ordinary below the mid-range and comes alive above it.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 249.1 cc
- Engine type
- 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 30.6 bhp
- Torque
- 25 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 31 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Electric
- Top speed
- 148 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 162.8 kg
- Fuel tank
- 15 L
- Seat height
- 800 mm
- Ground clearance
- 176 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1370 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 240 mm, 2 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Supermoto ABS
- Front suspension
- WP APEX USD forks, 43mm diameter
- Rear suspension
- WP APEX Monoshock, 10-step preload adjustable
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 110/70-R17
- Rear tyre
- 150/60-R17
Source: KTM official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The 250 Duke weighs 162.8 kg with fluids, has an 800 mm seat, 176 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1370 mm wheelbase. That clearance is generous: speed breakers and broken roads will not trouble the underbody.
The fuel tank holds 15 litres, good for about 458 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 110/70-R17 front and 150/60-R17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Rear monoshock
One central shock instead of twin units; usually better damping on broken roads.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Colour TFT console
Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against Apache RTR 310, R2 and 200 Duke
Against Apache RTR 310, R2 or 200 Duke, it gets hazard lamps and turn-by-turn navigation that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: traction control and projector headlamp, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.
Only the 250 Duke has
- Hazard lamps
- Turn-by-turn navigation
Rivals have, it lacks
- Traction control
- Projector headlamp
Colours
- Metallic Silver
- Slate Grey
- Ebony Black
250 Duke specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the 250 Duke?
- It uses a 249cc engine producing 30.57 bhp and 25 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the 250 Duke suitable for short riders?
- Mostly. Seat height is 800 mm, which suits riders from about 5'5". Shorter riders should sit on one at the showroom.
- Does the 250 Duke have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the 250 Duke have?
- 20 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
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