KTM Duke 250 Review

The KTM Duke 250 is a new motorcycle launched by a renowned two as well four wheeler manufacturer KTM, in the Duke Series. The Duke 250 was launched for the people who wanted more power than the Duke 200, but not as much as the Duke 390.

The new Duke 250 is built on the same platform as of the recently launched Duke 390. The Duke 250 features the same body and outline as Duke 390, however, the Duke 250 is deprived of all-LED headlamp and TFT color display. Nevertheless, the bike lacks ABS which can be found in its bigger brother.

Furthermore, the Duke 250 features height and length of 1267 mm and 2026 mm respectively. The bike is also 836 mm wide and the bike weighs 161 kg. Besides, the front wheel maintains the gap of 1357 mm and the lower part of the bike is 185 mm away from the ground.

Also, KTM has powered the motorbike with lightweight 4 stroke, liquid cooled, 4 valve, DOHC, single cylinder engine which is capable of producing maximum power of 29.58 bhp @ 9000 RPM and maximum torque of 24 Nm @ 7500 RPM along with displacement of 248.8 cc.

Moreover, Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Pvt. Ltd. has been importing KTM Duke 250 in Nepal.

Price in Nepal: Rs. 5,34,900

Dimension:

Body Type	Naked
Weight	161 kg
Length	2026 mm
Height	1267 mm
Width	836 mm
Wheelbase	1357 mm
Ground Clearance	185 mm

 

Engine:

Fuel	13.5 liters
Engine Type	Lightweight 4-stroke, Liquid-Cooled, 4-valve, DOHC Single-cylinder, 248.8cc
Maximum Power	29.58 bhp @ 9000 RPM
Maximum Torque	24 Nm @ 7500 RPM
Displacement	248.8 cc
Box X Stroke	72 x 61.1 mm
Starting System	Electric
Final Drive	Chain

 

Suspension:

Front Suspension	43 mm WP Suspension Up Side Down
Rear Suspension	WP Mono-shock
Front Tyre	110/70-R 17
Rear Tyre	150/60-R 17

 

Brakes:

Front Brake	300 mm Disc Brake with Four-pot Brake Caliper
Rear Brake	230 mm Disc Brake with One-pot Brake Caliper

 

Transmission:

Transmission	Manual
No. of Gears	6
Clutch	PASC™ anti-hopping clutch/ mechanically operated (Slipper Clutch)