Top 5 Things That You Need To Know About KTM Duke 250

The Duke is a popular bike in India and for the right reasons. Read on to know more!

A few riders in India tend to fixate on relatively trivial things like mileage. Still, in recent times, rising fuel prices have improved the popularity of bikes with small-displacement engines like the KTM Duke 250

In this context, the Duke 250 is successful for a whole lot of other reasons.

Some of those reasons are: 

It is an aggressively priced bike. The KTM bike price is so affordable that applicants tend to flock to the branches of leading lenders to get their hands on a Duke 250 as soon as possible.

Riders can use this bike both in bustling cities and on the highways without much of a fuss.

The Duke 250 has all the best bits from its beefier elder sibling, the Duke 390. On top of this, after its much needed 2020 update, the Duke 250 now comes with an all-LED headlight unit that not only looks cool but, at the same time, lights up the roads more efficiently, even in pitch-black conditions.

The bike now comes with a BS-6 emissions-compliant motor. It has a single-cylinder with a displacement of 248.76 CC. KTM has engineered the same to be equipped with a liquid cooling system for better cooling of this high-revving motor. It delivers impressive peak power of 29.6bhp and 24Nm.

The engine is mated to a six-speed racing-spec gearbox that offers seamless gear changes and power delivery thanks to the KTM’s proprietary slipper clutch.

Compared to other bikes in the similar category, the Duke 250 possesses all the right qualities and is an easy to maintain bike that does not burn a hole in your pocket!

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KTM Duke 250 – Best Things That You Need To Know

KTM has made huge inroads in the Indian sports bike market by offering bikes that look stylish and deliver excellent performance all while being relatively light on your pocket. 

The KTM Duke 250 is one of their most popular bikes, and here’s what’s great about it:

  • Design 

Its design and bodywork is borrowed from one of KTM’s top-selling international superbikes and comes with a new spin on its colour scheme. It also has an LED DRL and split seats that look classy and premium. 

  • Performance

Equipped with a 250cc engine and a 6-speed gearbox, it can reach over 140km/h with ease and promises a roaring, powerful ride. All at a relatively economic mileage of 30-35km/l. 

  • Handling 

With a top-class suspension set-up, dual-channel ABS, front and rear disc brakes, a slipper clutch high ground clearance, a lightweight frame and great tires, it ensures an incredibly smooth ride and great fun turning on the corners. 

  • Price

With an on-road price of ₹2.31 lakh, this is a bargain at this price range. Especially considering the unrivalled features and performance that KTM bikes offer. 

Conclusion

One of the most popular KTM Bikes, this bike comes power-packed with great features and delivers great performance at a very reasonable price.

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