KTM 200 Duke vs Royal Enfield Classic 350
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
KTM 200 Duke and Royal Enfield Classic 350 are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹0 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The 200 Duke takes 3 of the 7 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 7.5/10 for the 200 Duke and 8/10 for the Classic 350.
Category by category
Price
Tie
Both start at ₹1,98,000 ex-showroom.
Running cost
Tie
Identical mileage claims of 35 kmpl.
Performance
200 Duke
200 Duke has the better power-to-weight ratio: 155 against 104 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Classic 350
Classic 350 adds single-channel abs that the 200 Duke does not have on any variant.
Features
200 Duke
200 Duke gets usd front forks, rear monoshock and led headlamp.
City manners
200 Duke
200 Duke is 36 kg lighter and taller in the seat (822 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Classic 350
Classic 350 comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the 200 Duke.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 200 Duke if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is performance first
- your priority is weekend twisty roads
Buy the Classic 350 if
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Royal Enfield's bigger service network matters
- your priority is weekend highway rides
- your priority is relaxed cruising
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 200 Duke | Classic 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,98,000 | ₹1,98,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,25,900 | ₹2,25,900 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,34,445 | ₹1,28,600 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹10,844 | ₹10,844 |
| Five-year total | ₹4,01,189 | ₹4,00,344 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | KTM200 Duke | Royal EnfieldClassic 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,98,000 | ₹1,98,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹6,280 | ₹6,280 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 199.5 cc | 349 cc |
| Engine type | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC 4-valve | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-oil-cooled, SOHC 2-valve, J-series |
| Power | 24.6 bhp | 20.2 bhp |
| Torque | 19.5 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 35 kmpl | 35 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Air-oil cooled |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Starter | Self start only | Self start only |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 159 kg | 195 kg |
| Fuel tank | 13.4 L | 13 L |
| Seat height | 822 mm | 805 mm |
| Ground clearance | 155 mm | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1354 mm | 1390 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | 320 mm disc | 300 mm disc |
| Rear brake | 240 mm disc | 270 mm disc / 153 mm drum |
| ABS / CBS | Dual-channel ABS, Supermoto mode | Single or dual-channel ABS |
| Front suspension | 43 mm WP USD forks | 41 mm telescopic |
| Rear suspension | WP monoshock, 10-step preload | Twin tube emulsion shocks, 6-step adjustable |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60-17 | 120/80-18 |
200 Duke vs Classic 350: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 200 Duke or the Classic 350?
- Both start at ₹1,98,000 ex-showroom Delhi.
- Which gives better mileage, the 200 Duke or the Classic 350?
- Both claim 35 kmpl.
- What is the on-road price difference between the 200 Duke and Classic 350 in Delhi?
- About ₹0: roughly ₹2,25,900 for the 200 Duke and ₹2,25,900 for the Classic 350, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹4,01,189 for the 200 Duke and ₹4,00,344 for the Classic 350, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Classic 350 comes out ₹845 ahead.
