KTM 250 Duke vs KTM Duke 390

KTM Duke 390 Price starts at Rs. 3.13 Lakh which is Rs. 88,136 costlier than base model of KTM 250 Duke priced at Rs. 2.25 Lakh. The claimed mileage of KTM 250 Duke is 30.08 kmpl whereas the mileage of KTM Duke 390 is 28.9 kmpl. In technical specifications, KTM 250 Duke is powered by 250 cc engine , while KTM Duke 390 is powered by 398.63 cc engine. KTM 250 Duke is available in 3 different colours while KTM Duke 390 comes with 2 colours. The Comparison KTM 250 Duke vs KTM Duke 390 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

250 Duke vs Duke 390

Key Highlights 250 Duke STDDuke 390 STD
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, FI Engine Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Max Power 31 PS @ 9250 rpm 46 PS @ 8500 rpm

250 Duke vs Duke 390 Key Highlights

Basic Info KTM 250 Duke STDKTM Duke 390 STD
Rating
85 reviews
127 reviews
Brand Name KTM KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.25 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 3.13 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, FI Engine Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Max Power 31 PS @ 9250 rpm 46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
KTM 250 Duke Colors
KTM Duke 390 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. 6,160 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 8,574 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 12,474 250 Duke Insurance Rs. 22,752 Duke 390 Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Engine Type
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, FI Engine
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Engine Displacement
250 cc
398.63 cc
Max Power
31 PS @ 9250 rpm
46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque
25 Nm @ 7250 rpm
39 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
72 mm
89 mm
Stroke
61.1 mm
64 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
Contactless, Controlled, Fully Electronic Ignition System With Digital Ignition Timing Adjustment
Compression Ratio
12.63:1
12.71:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
30.08 kmpl
28.9 kmpl
Top Speed
148 kmph
167 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
Peak Power
31 PS @ 9250 rpm
46 PS @ 8500 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

Seat height
820 mm
820 mm
Wheelbase
1354 mm
1354 mm
Ground Clearance
176 mm
183 mm
Fuel Capacity
15 Liters
15 Liters
Kerb Weight
162.8 Kg
168.3 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
820 mm
820 mm
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
240 mm
240 mm

Additional Features
...
Ride-by-wire
USB charging port
Headlight
LED
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Frame
Split-Trellis frame
Split-Trellis frame
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Naked Bikes, 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
Single
Split
Pass Switch
Display
5 Inch, LCD
5 Inch, TFT
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
...
Tachometer
Analogue
...
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
Analogue
Digital
Clock
Digital
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
...
Stepup Seat
...
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
...
Switchable ABS
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
KTM 250 Duke
  • Looks Stunning
  • Quickshifter is really smooth
  • Exciting yet tractable engine
KTM Duke 390
  • Improved performance means this is the quickest bike in its segment
  • brakes feel sharp and predictable
  • adjustable suspension handles bad road well even in its stock setting
  • lower seat height should make it more accessible to shorter riders
  • feels super light on its feet and agile when changing directions
  • you can barely feel any engine heat
  • even in bumper to bumper traffic and motor has become a lot smoother than before.
KTM 250 Duke
  • Can be cramped for taller riders
  • Slightly dull at slow speeds
  • Inconsistent fit and finish
KTM Duke 390
  • Some of the panel gaps are a little too pronounced
  • H-rated Metzeler tyres feel a little squiggly when pushing the bike hard and the signature KTM orange colour option looks too garish in this model.

Is KTM Duke 390 Better Than KTM 250 Duke?

50% users have chosen KTM Duke 390 over KTM 250 Duke in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 320 users have also rated KTM Duke 390 and KTM 250 Duke on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
KTM Duke 390 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 Duke 390
Mileage 3.9 3.6
Performance 4.4 4.1
Comfort 4.6 4.3
Maintenance 4.2 3.4
Features 4.7 4.4
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KTM 250 Duke Vs KTM Duke 390 FAQs

Which bike is best between KTM 250 Duke vs KTM Duke 390?
KTM Duke 390 has out rated KTM 250 Duke on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper KTM 250 Duke vs KTM Duke 390?
The KTM 250 Duke is cheaper than KTM Duke 390 by Rs. 88,136.
Which bike offers better performance KTM 250 Duke vs KTM Duke 390?
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. Whereas for the STD version, 398.63 cc Petrol engine of Duke 390 produces 46 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 39 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the KTM 250 Duke has better performance.

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