KTM 250 Duke vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Price starts at Rs. 2.85 Lakh which is Rs. 43,714 costlier than base model of KTM 250 Duke priced at Rs. 2.41 Lakh. The claimed mileage of KTM 250 Duke is 30.08 kmpl whereas the mileage of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is 30 kmpl. In technical specifications, KTM 250 Duke is powered by 250 cc engine , while Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is powered by 452 cc engine. KTM 250 Duke is available in 3 different colours while Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 comes with 5 colours. The Comparison KTM 250 Duke vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

250 Duke vs Himalayan 450

Key Highlights 250 Duke STDHimalayan 450 Base
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, FI Engine Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Max Power 31 PS @ 9250 rpm 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm

250 Duke vs Himalayan 450 Key Highlights

Basic Info KTM 250 Duke STDRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450 Base
Rating
88 reviews
70 reviews
Brand Name KTM Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.41 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 2.85 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, FI Engine Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Max Power 31 PS @ 9250 rpm 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
KTM 250 Duke Colors
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm ...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 6,606 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 7,803 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 10,900 250 Duke Insurance Rs. 20,982 Himalayan 450 Insurance
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Engine Type
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, FI Engine
Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Engine Displacement
250 cc
452 cc
Max Power
31 PS @ 9250 rpm
40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
25 Nm @ 7250 rpm
40 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
72 mm
84 mm
Stroke
61.1 mm
81.5 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
...
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.63:1
...

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
30.08 kmpl
30 kmpl

Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
...
Peak Power
31 PS @ 9250 rpm
40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
...
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Dry Weight
...
181 kg
Seat height
820 mm
825 mm
Load carrying capacity
...
198 kg
Length*Width*Height
...
2245*852*1316 mm3
Wheelbase
1354 mm
1510 mm
Length
...
2245 mm
Ground Clearance
176 mm
230 mm
Height
...
1316 mm
Width
...
852 mm
Fuel Capacity
15 Liters
17 Liters
Kerb Weight
162.8 Kg
196 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
820 mm
825 mm
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
240 mm
270 mm

USB charging port
Headlight
LED
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Frame
Split-Trellis frame
Steel, Twin spar tubular frame
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Internet Connectivity
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Switch
...
Display
5 Inch, LCD
...
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
...
Tachometer
Analogue
...
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Techometer
Analogue
Digital
Clock
Digital
...
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
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Powerful engine
  • really comfortable
  • great price
  • agile
KTM 250 Duke
  • Can be cramped for taller riders
  • Slightly dull at slow speeds
  • Inconsistent fit and finish
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Not the smoothest engine
  • features could have been more easy to use
  • tubeless spoke wheels are yet to come

Is KTM 250 Duke Better Than Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

58% users have chosen KTM 250 Duke over Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 241 users have also rated KTM 250 Duke and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences KTM 250 Duke is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and performance in your bike. But Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is better on the grounds of comfort, maintenance and features.

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 Himalayan 450
Mileage 3.6 3.5
Performance 4.1 3.9
Comfort 4.3 4.8
Maintenance 3.3 3.6
Features 4.4 4.9
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KTM 250 Duke Vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 FAQs

Which bike is best between KTM 250 Duke vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
As per the users experiences KTM 250 Duke is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and performance in your bike. But Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is better on the grounds of comfort, maintenance and features.
Which bike is cheaper KTM 250 Duke vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
The KTM 250 Duke is cheaper than Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 by Rs. 43,714.
Which bike offers better performance KTM 250 Duke vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
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 Base version, 452 cc Petrol engine of Himalayan 450 produces 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 40 Nm @ 5500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the KTM 250 Duke has better performance.

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