Q. Which is the best bike between KTM RC200 or Duke 250?

Selecting the right bike would depend on several factors such as your budget preference, features required, engine options, etc. If you are looking for a sharp and aggressive naked sports bike with a performance packed engine of 199cc Single Cylinder, 4 Valve, Liquid Cooled, FI, DOHC, which generates25 PS @ 10000 rpm and 19.2 Nm @ 8000 rpm with a price tag of Rs. 2.04 Lakh packed up with great handling traits and brilliant underpinnings then you may opt for the KTM 200 Duke. Also, the fact that the new BS6-compliant motor does not lose out on performance almost makes it feel like a win-win. However, when it comes to thrills, the KTM 200 Duke delivers it in spades. On the other hand, The KTM 250 Duke is powered by a 248.8cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled DOHC engine. It generates 30PS at 9000rpm and 24Nm at 7500rpm. The engine is mated to a six-speed transmission with assist and slipper clutch. The assist function reduces the clutch lever effort whereas the slipper clutch ensures the rear wheel does not lock up during hard downshifts. The bike looks good and has comfortable ergonimics, it also comes with better hardware compared to its rival, which explains its expensive price tag. The quarter-litre Duke does feel a bit more exciting than them, but it doesn’t mean that its counterparts are bad. So if shelling out Rs. 2.17 Lakh doesn’t bother you much, then you could go for the 250 Duke. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making any final decision by visiting the nearest authorised dealership. Dealers.