KTM 250 Duke vs KTM RC 250 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Agile design and handling Good level of kit on offer Read More	Lightweight design Beginner Friendly Cost-Effective Moto 3 like design features Best in class performance Read More
Things we don't like	Stiff ride quality Digital meters hard to read while on the go Read More	No ABS Costlier than competing models Not the best pillion seating Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	248.8 cc	248.8 cc
Maximum Power	29.5 hp	30.8 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	13.4 L	10.0 L
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke Engine	1-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, DOHC Engine
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Maximum Torque	24 Nm	24 Nm
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder	1	1
Bore X Stroke	72 mm x 61.1 mm	72 mm x 61.1 mm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Sport
Ground Clearance	185 mm	178.5 mm
Seat Height	830 mm	820 mm
Height	810 mm	1098 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Wheel Base	1357 mm	1340 mm
Dry Weight	147 kg	147 kg
Width	730 mm	688 mm
Length	2050 mm	1978 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	WP USD	WP USD
Rear Suspension	WP Monoshock	WP Monoshock
Suspension Travel(Front)	142 mm	125 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear)	150 mm	150 mm

Gear & Transmission

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

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Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Split Trellis Frame Split Trellis Frame	Trellis Trellis
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Steel Steel
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped

Brake

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

Electrical

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