KTM 250 Duke
KTM 250 Duke
Standard
RM 22,500
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Yamaha YZF-R25
Yamaha YZF-R25
Standard
RM 19,998
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Kawasaki Ninja 400 vs KTM 250 Duke vs Yamaha YZF-R25 Comparison

Overview: Ninja 400 vs 250 Duke vs YZF-R25

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric Electric
Displacement 399 cc 248.8 cc 249 cc
Maximum Power 45 hp 29.5 hp 35.5 hp

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.42/5
19 reviews
4.38/5
21 reviews
4.36/5
55 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Aggressive naked bike that's beginner-friendly

    The KTM 250 Duke is an excellent mix of fast speed and comfort for everyday use. It's small and light, so it's great for getting around Kuala...

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    Lekir Jul 22, 2025 for KTM 250 Duke

From The Experts

Things we like

High performance

Excellent ride quality

Impressive looks

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Agile design and handling

Good level of kit on offer

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Sharp and aggressive design

Smooth engine

Lightweight and easy handling

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Things we don't like

A high price tag

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Stiff ride quality

Digital meters hard to read while on the go

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Lacks low-end torque

Lacks advanced electronics

Suspension is a bit stiff

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 399 cc 248.8 cc 249 cc
Maximum Power 45 hp 29.5 hp 35.5 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 14 L 13.4 L 14.3 L
No. Of Cylinder 2 1 2
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive Chain Drive
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate -- Wet, Multi-Plate
Engine Type 2 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 8-Valve DOHC Liquid Cooled Engine Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke Engine 4-Stroke, DOHC
Compression Ratio 11.5:1 -- 11.6:1
Maximum Torque 38 Nm 24 Nm 26.6 Nm
Bore X Stroke 70 mm x 51.8 mm 72 mm x 61.1 mm 60 mm x 44.1 mm
Injection Type Fuel Injection -- Fuel Injection
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Lubrication System Wet Sump -- Wet Sump
Exhaust Pipes 2 In 1 Exhaust Single Exhaust Single Exhuast
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4 4
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC DOHC
RPM at Maximum Power 10000 rpm -- 12000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque 8000 rpm -- 10000 rpm
Fuel Consumption -- -- 20-25 kmpl
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Dimension

Category Sport Sport Sport
Seating Capacity 2 2 2
Width 710 mm 730 mm 720 mm
Seat Height 785 mm 830 mm 780 mm
Ground Clearance 140 mm 185 mm 160 mm
Height 1150 mm 810 mm 1135 mm
Wheel Base 1370 mm 1357 mm --
Kerb Weight 168 kg -- 166 kg
Length 1990 mm 2050 mm 2090 mm
Dry Weight -- 147 kg --
Oil Tank Capacity -- -- 2.4 L
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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System Digital Digital TCI
Start Option Electric Electric Electric
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Petrol
Fuel Supply System -- EFI Fuel Injection

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension Telescopic Fork WP USD Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension Horizontal Back-link WP Monoshock Monocross
Suspension Travel(Rear) -- 150 mm --
Suspension Travel(Front) -- 142 mm --

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre 150/60 R17 150/60 R17 140/70 R17
Front Tyre 110/70 R17 110/70 R17 110/70 R17
Tyre Type Radial Radial, Tubeless Radial, Tubeless
Rear Wheel Size R17 R17 R17
Front Wheel Size R17 R17 R17

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type Manual Manual Manual
Gear Box 6-Speed 6-Speed 6-Speed

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V 12 V

Safety & Security

ABS Yes -- No
Pass Switch Yes Sport Sport Yes
Traction Control No No No
Leg Guards No No No
Stability Control No -- --
Launch Control No No No
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes Yes
Shutter Lock No Optional Optional No
Anti-Theft Alarm No No No
Riding Modes Road, Race Road, Race No Street, Sport Street, Sport
Side Reflectors Yes Optional Optional Yes
Back Rest No No No
Wheel Lock Front/back -- No No
Central Locking -- No No
Engine Immobilizer -- No No
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Console

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital
Tachometer Yes Yes Analog Analog
Side Stand Indicator No No No
Oil Change Indicator Yes -- Yes
Navigator No No No
Speedometer Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital
Tripmeter Yes Yes --
Display Screen Yes Yes Yes
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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Super Sport Split Seat Super Sport Split Seat
Body Frame Type Trellis Trellis Split Trellis Frame Split Trellis Frame Diamond Diamond
Body Frame Material Steel Steel Steel Steel Steel Steel
Side Wings Yes Yes Yes
Chrome Garnish -- -- No

Electrical

Tail Lamp Bulb Bulb LED LED LED LED
Head Lamp LED LED Bulb Bulb LED LED
Indicator Light Yes Yes Yes
Accessory Outlet No No No
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes Yes

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats No No No
Cruise Control No No No

Brake

Front Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc Disc Disc
Rear Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc Disc Disc

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