TVS Apache RTR 310 vs KTM 250 Duke
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
TVS Apache RTR 310 and KTM 250 Duke are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹994 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
On our category count it is a draw at 2 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
Apache RTR 310
The Apache RTR 310 starts ₹994 lower (₹2,25,283 against ₹2,26,277), about ₹40 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
250 Duke
250 Duke claims 31 kmpl against 30 kmpl. That is roughly ₹485 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Apache RTR 310
Apache RTR 310 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 208 against 188 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
City manners
250 Duke
250 Duke is 6.199999999999989 kg lighter, which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Apache RTR 310 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you live where TVS's bigger service network matters
- your priority is naked sports enthusiasts
Buy the 250 Duke if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is first big bike
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Apache RTR 310 | 250 Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹2,25,283 | ₹2,26,277 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,55,800 | ₹2,56,900 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,47,890 | ₹1,45,465 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹12,280 | ₹12,332 |
| Five-year total | ₹4,45,970 | ₹4,44,697 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | TVSApache RTR 310 | KTM250 Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹2,25,283 | ₹2,26,277 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹7,140 | ₹7,180 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 312.1 cc | 249.1 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 35.1 bhp | 30.6 bhp |
| Torque | 28.7 Nm | 25 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 30 kmpl | 31 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 150 km/h | 148 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 169 kg | 162.8 kg |
| Fuel tank | 11 L | 15 L |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 800 mm |
| Ground clearance | 180 mm | 176 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1358 mm | 1370 mm |
| Length | 1991 mm | — |
| Width | 831 mm | — |
| Height | 1154 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 240 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Switchable ABS | Supermoto ABS |
| Front suspension | USD fork 43 mm diameter | WP APEX USD forks, 43mm diameter |
| Rear suspension | Solid Die cast Aluminium swing arm directly hinged monoshox, pre-load adjustable | WP APEX Monoshock, 10-step preload adjustable |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/70-R17 | 110/70-R17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60-R17 | 150/60-R17 |
Apache RTR 310 vs 250 Duke: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Apache RTR 310 or the 250 Duke?
- The Apache RTR 310 is cheaper by ₹994 at the base variant (₹2,25,283 against ₹2,26,277 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Apache RTR 310 or the 250 Duke?
- The 250 Duke claims 31 kmpl against 30 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Apache RTR 310 and 250 Duke in Delhi?
- About ₹1,100: roughly ₹2,55,800 for the Apache RTR 310 and ₹2,56,900 for the 250 Duke, 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 ₹4,45,970 for the Apache RTR 310 and ₹4,44,697 for the 250 Duke, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The 250 Duke comes out ₹1,273 ahead.
