Kawasaki Versys-X 250
Kawasaki Versys-X 250
Standard
RM 22,444
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KTM 250 Duke
KTM 250 Duke
Standard
RM 22,500
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Yamaha MT-25
Yamaha MT-25
Standard
RM 21,500
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Kawasaki Versys-X 250 vs KTM 250 Duke vs Yamaha MT-25 Comparison

Overview: Versys-X 250 vs 250 Duke vs MT-25

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric Electric
Displacement 249 cc 248.8 cc 249 cc
Maximum Power 33.5 hp 29.5 hp 34.5 hp

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.2/5
19 reviews
4.38/5
21 reviews
4.45/5
38 reviews
User Review Comparison
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From The Experts

Things we like

Impressive stance

Ride quality

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Agile design and handling

Good level of kit on offer

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Aggressive design

Has all the safety features

Engine cooling is better

Powerful performance 

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Things we don't like

Styling could have been better

Tyres are less off-road worthy

No ABS

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Stiff ride quality

Digital meters hard to read while on the go

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Not practical for pillion riding

Lacks a decent stability control

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 249 cc 248.8 cc 249 cc
Maximum Power 33.5 hp 29.5 hp 34.5 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 17.0 L 13.4 L 14 L
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive Chain Drive
No. Of Cylinder 2 1 2
Compression Ratio 11.3:1 -- 11.6:1
Engine Type Two Cylinders, 4-Stroke Parallel Twin, 8-Valves DOHC, Liquid-Cooled Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke Engine Inline 2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve , Liquid-Cooled DOHC Engine
Lubrication System Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump -- Wet Sump
Exhaust Pipes 2 In 1 Exhaust Single Exhaust 2 In 1 Exhaust
Maximum Torque 21.7 Nm 24 Nm 22.6 Nm
No. Of Strokes 4 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Bore X Stroke 62 mm x 41.2 mm 72 mm x 61.1 mm 60.0 mm x 44.1 mm
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC DOHC
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate -- Wet, Multi-Plate
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4 4
RPM at Maximum Power 11500 rpm -- 12000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque 10000 rpm -- 10000 rpm
Injection Type -- -- Fuel Injection
Emission Control -- -- Euro 4
Fuel Consumption -- -- 20-25 kmpl
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Dimension

Category Sport Sport Sport
Ground Clearance 180 mm 185 mm 160 mm
Kerb Weight 173 kg -- 169 kg
Seating Capacity 2 2 2
Width 860 mm 730 mm 755 mm
Wheel Base 1450 mm 1357 mm 1380 mm
Length 2170 mm 2050 mm 2090 mm
Seat Height 815 mm 830 mm 780 mm
Height 1390 mm 810 mm 1070 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 Supply System Fuel Injection EFI --
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Petrol

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension Telescopic Fork WP USD Telescopic Forks
Rear Suspension Uni Trak WP Monoshock Swingarm
Suspension Travel(Rear) -- 150 mm 125 mm
Suspension Travel(Front) -- 142 mm 130 mm

Gear & Transmission

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

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre 130/80 R17 150/60 R17 140/70 R17
Front Tyre 100/90 R19 110/70 R17 110/70 R17
Rear Wheel Size R17 R17 R17
Front Wheel Size R19 R17 R17
Tyre Type Radial Radial, Tubeless Radial, Tubeless

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V 12 V

Safety & Security

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

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator No No No
Speedometer Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital
Navigator No No No
Display Screen Yes Yes Yes
Tachometer Yes Yes Yes
Tripmeter Yes Yes Yes
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Electrical

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats No No No
Cruise Control -- No No

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