KTM 250 Duke vs Yamaha R2
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
KTM 250 Duke and Yamaha R2 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹5,219 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The R2 takes 3 of the 5 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 7/10 for the 250 Duke and 7/10 for the R2.
Category by category
Price
250 Duke
The 250 Duke starts ₹5,219 lower (₹2,26,277 against ₹2,31,496), about ₹160 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
R2
R2 claims 35 kmpl against 31 kmpl. That is roughly ₹3,373 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
250 Duke
250 Duke has the better power-to-weight ratio: 188 against 178 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
R2
R2 adds traction control that the 250 Duke does not have on any variant.
City manners
R2
R2 is 13.800000000000011 kg lighter and taller in the seat (810 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 250 Duke if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is first big bike
- your priority is city and weekend rides
Buy the R2 if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- you live where Yamaha's bigger service network matters
- your priority is highway commuting
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 250 Duke | R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹2,26,277 | ₹2,31,496 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,56,900 | ₹2,62,700 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,45,465 | ₹1,28,600 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹12,332 | ₹12,608 |
| Five-year total | ₹4,44,697 | ₹4,33,908 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | KTM250 Duke | YamahaR2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹2,26,277 | ₹2,31,496 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹7,180 | ₹7,340 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 249.1 cc | 204 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 30.6 bhp | 26.5 bhp |
| Torque | 25 Nm | 19.1 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 31 kmpl | 35 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 148 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 162.8 kg | 149 kg |
| Fuel tank | 15 L | 12 L |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 810 mm |
| Ground clearance | 176 mm | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Length | — | 1980 mm |
| Width | — | 700 mm |
| Height | — | 1140 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 282 mm |
| Rear brake | Disc, 240 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 220 mm |
| ABS / CBS | Supermoto ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | WP APEX USD forks, 43mm diameter | Telescopic Upside Down Fork (USD Fork) |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX Monoshock, 10-step preload adjustable | Linked - Type Monocross Suspension |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/70-R17 | 100/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60-R17 | 140/70-R17 |
250 Duke vs R2: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 250 Duke or the R2?
- The 250 Duke is cheaper by ₹5,219 at the base variant (₹2,26,277 against ₹2,31,496 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the 250 Duke or the R2?
- The R2 claims 35 kmpl against 31 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the 250 Duke and R2 in Delhi?
- About ₹5,800: roughly ₹2,56,900 for the 250 Duke and ₹2,62,700 for the R2, 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 ₹4,44,697 for the 250 Duke and ₹4,33,908 for the R2, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The R2 comes out ₹10,789 ahead.
