Honda CB300R vs KTM 250 Duke

Honda CB300R Price starts at Rs. 2.40 Lakh which is Rs. 15,000 costlier than base model of KTM 250 Duke priced at Rs. 2.25 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Honda CB300R is 30 kmpl whereas the mileage of KTM 250 Duke is 30.08 kmpl. In technical specifications, Honda CB300R is powered by 286.01 cc engine , while KTM 250 Duke is powered by 250 cc engine. Honda CB300R is available in 2 different colours while KTM 250 Duke comes with 3 colours. The Comparison Honda CB300R vs KTM 250 Duke can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

CB300R vs 250 Duke

Key Highlights CB300R STD250 Duke STD
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, FI Engine
Max Power 31.13 PS @ 9000 rpm 31 PS @ 9250 rpm
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CB300R vs 250 Duke Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda CB300R STDKTM 250 Duke STD
Rating
36 reviews
85 reviews
Brand Name Honda KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.40 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 2.25 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, FI Engine
Max Power 31.13 PS @ 9000 rpm 31 PS @ 9250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda CB300R Colors
KTM 250 Duke Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 6,571 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 6,160 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 14,925 CB300R Insurance Rs. 12,474 250 Duke Insurance
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Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, FI Engine
Engine Displacement
286.01 cc
250 cc
Max Power
31.13 PS @ 9000 rpm
31 PS @ 9250 rpm
Max Torque
27.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm
25 Nm @ 7250 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
76.0 mm
72 mm
Stroke
63.043 mm
61.1 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
...
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
10.7:1
12.63:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Quarter Mile
15.57 sec @ 132.21 kmph
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Braking (60-0 kmph)
17.86m
...
Braking (80-0 kmph)
31.72m
...
Braking (100-0 kmph)
51.07m
...
Mileage (Overall)
30 kmpl
30.08 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
7.35s
...
Top Speed
160 kmph
148 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
Peak Power
31.13 PS @ 9000 rpm
31 PS @ 9250 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy
Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider)
29 psi
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Seat height
801 mm
820 mm
Length*Width*Height
2017*802*1047 mm3
...
Wheelbase
1352 mm
1354 mm
Length
2017 mm
...
Ground Clearance
157 mm
176 mm
Height
1047 mm
...
Width
802 mm
...
Fuel Capacity
9.7 Liters
15 Liters
Kerb Weight
146 Kg
162.8 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
801 mm
820 mm
Front Brake Diameter
296 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
220 mm
240 mm

Additional Features
New Full LCD Multi Function Meter, Seat Length - 627 mm, Emergency Stop Singal
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USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 6AH
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Frame
Diamond Type
Split-Trellis frame
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
...
Bluetooth
Internet Connectivity
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Switch
Display
...
5 Inch, LCD
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
...
Tachometer
...
Analogue
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
Digital
Analogue
Clock
Digital
Digital
Passenger Footrest
Projector Headlights
LED Projector
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
...
Switchable ABS
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Honda CB300R
  • Easy to live with and reliable
  • Attractive design
  • Not exorbitantly priced
KTM 250 Duke
  • Looks Stunning
  • Quickshifter is really smooth
  • Exciting yet tractable engine
Honda CB300R
  • Not the smoothest of Hondas
  • Poor pillion comfort
KTM 250 Duke
  • Can be cramped for taller riders
  • Slightly dull at slow speeds
  • Inconsistent fit and finish

Is KTM 250 Duke Better Than Honda CB300R?

51% users have chosen KTM 250 Duke over Honda CB300R in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 225 users have also rated KTM 250 Duke and Honda CB300R on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Honda CB300R has out rated KTM 250 Duke on all the rating factors.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor 250 Duke CB300R
Mileage 3.6 4.0
Performance 4.1 4.5
Comfort 4.3 4.4
Maintenance 3.4 4.1
Features 4.4 4.6
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which bike is better in styling and comfort between CBR 250R and CB 300R also city daily commute and highway long run?
  • Both are not suitable that much for Highway. Checkout 2022 cb 300r, will not disappoint you.
  • Cb300r is far better in styling than cbr 250r in looks .Cbr 250r carries same looks for years,cb300r is better in commuting but lacks wind protection on highways but accessories are available.
  • Both are equal in performance and comfort
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Q. Will it be wise to upgrade from CBR 250R to CB300R?
  • Yes, but why upgrade to 300 cc from 250? CB is seriously a city bike and for occassional 200-300 KM highway ride. Upgrade if you want excellent city bike, and small Highway riding. But if you want more of Highway riding, if say, keep 250 for city, and try out more serious highway tourer.
  • Upgrade to R3. from 250 cc, it is very comfortable to upgrade to a dual cylinder bike
  • Yah , I did that and am quite loving it

Honda CB300R Vs KTM 250 Duke FAQs

Which bike is best between Honda CB300R vs KTM 250 Duke?
Honda CB300R has out rated KTM 250 Duke on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Honda CB300R vs KTM 250 Duke?
The KTM 250 Duke is cheaper than Honda CB300R by Rs. 15,000.
Which bike offers better performance Honda CB300R vs KTM 250 Duke?
For the STD version, 286.01 cc Petrol engine of CB300R produces 31.13 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 27.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 250 cc Petrol engine of 250 Duke produces 31 PS @ 9250 rpm of power and 25 Nm @ 7250 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Honda CB300R has better performance.

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