User Review of 250 Duke [2021] by Aditya Gowda

4.7/5

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4 years ago

Aditya Gowda

Rating Parameters

(out of 5)

Design and styling

Reliability

Performance

Comfort

Service experience

About the Reviewer

Ridden for (If Owned)	5000-15000 km
Got mileage of	28 kmpl

I bought my bike on the 1st of june 2019, we had placed an order 3 days prior and paid the full amount one day before the delivery. Its been over an year as of now and i would be lying if i said my experience at 13,000 odd kms have all been sunshine and rainbows, its been all that but with its own unique set of challenges i explored with my bike. Read on as i attempt to do justice to the questions commonly asked with regards to my first bike, ktm duke 250 (abs).Competition faced by duke 250At the time of researching bikes that i felt were right for me, i had a few factors in my mind. They are as follows:-1) price The budget i had at my disposal was around 2 lakhs to 2.5 lakhs. At that tag, dominar 400, himalayan, fz 250, apache 200, pulsar ns and rs and of-course the infamous duke 200 and rc 200. At present date there are many other entries into the market worthy of your consideration. Namely the husqvarna series that borrows the engine and several components from the duke 250.Duke 250 made the cut indefinitely for me as i felt it was right in my budget, looked killer, had an dual channel abs feature, never compromised in performance and promised a decent mileage for all it offered. But, was i happy with the mileage figures once i had the bike ? that's a matter for later.2) naked or sports bike ?This is something i feel every prospective bike buyer should give plenty of thought over. As you might have gathered by now, i went for a naked bike. Although a sports bike offers a plethora of advantages in certain areas of riding, the dedicated posture which requires you to bend a lot, chances of the side faring being damaged heavily, lack of off-road ability, lack of pillion comfort and the traffic of bangalore were some of the reasons i went for a naked bike. My duke allows me to test it all terrains, keeps me free of body aches due to the excellent seating posture and gives me immense confidence and control. 3) mileage An extremely important factor in choosing a bike, my initial interest was towards the duke 390. But the online quotes on the commendable mileage of the duke 250 grabbed my attention, they claimed 30 in the city and 35 on the highways, naturally i was very impressed as the duke 250 had the same body and a similar performance feel as the duke 390. But, sadly i can tell you right now this is not true, i am saying this after over an year of use and keeping track of every time i fill up.The bike, if ridden in higher gears and lower rpm up until 6000 to 7000 rpm will give you about 25 to 27 kmpl in the city and 29 to 31 kmpl on a highway ride. I have tested the mileage thoroughly in different riding conditions, terrain, and types of trips from places with curvy roads to straight highways for 100s of km. This is what you get. Period.Keep in mind, these results were obtained under the riding conditions i mentioned, you can expect drastically lesser mileage if you are riding in 9k to 11k rpms and raising the rpm in lower gears, you can expect 22 to 24 kmpl in the city and highways if you keep that up for the whole duration of the ride.My tip is to be as higher up in the gear as the vehicle permits under the circumstances, the bike will still have an amazing pull which will ensure you much ahead of anyone in the road. 4k rpm to 7k is the sweet spot, in any gear.4) looks and comfort.I feel the bike speaks for itself in this segment, its the best looking bike in the market after the duke 390 according to me. I was carried away by the futuristic, sharp and alien like design borrowed from the superduke since the day i first laid eyes on the bike.Comfort, to be honest, the seat is on the harder side and i have felt discomfort on long rides for sure. I feel this issue can be easily dressed but there are no updates as of yet. Seat could be much softer.Seat height, another vital factor to be considered, this is something that is dreaded by most of us. The seat is definitely high at 835 mm, it would not be the easiest for shorter riders to handle in traffic and off-road situations. I am 5'9 and i find difficulty in navigating the bike in parking spaces and off-road trials due to the heavy weight and how its distributed. However, you will not face any difficulty once you are on the road and in better conditions.5) technology and riding ergonomics The duke 250 comes with a highly informative console which has all the information you may need regarding your bike. You can set trips, see the average mileage and speed of each trip(the mileage always seems to be wrong in mine), heat meter, petrol meter, rpm meter, next service due and km range and much more. It also comes with dual channel abs which is highly helpful.Riding ergonomics, out of around 20 to 30 bikes that i have ridden, i have never felt such a confidence inspiring machine next to this. This bike makes you feel you are one with the bike and the bike is an extension of your body. This has been done by the truly creative seating posture with your knees high-up and close to the body and the wide handle bars. The best in ride quality. The brakes are very spongy and offer very less bite, ktm has addressed this with the bs6 compliant which comes with a bigger 320 mm disk as compared to 300 mm that i have. The back brakes don't really contribute anything at all to your braking and that is common in all bikes as far as i know.5)maintenance cost. Ktm offers 3 free services, labor is not charged for the work done in these 3 services.1st service is right after 1000 km. It cost me 1800 rupees. Main things done are engine oil change, air filter change, oil filter change and chain lube.2nd service was given at 5000 km. It cost me 1750 rupees, same routine was followed.3rd service was given at 9500 km. It cost me 2400 rupees, same routine was followed.In addition to this, chain lube has to be done every 500 km to ensure smooth gear shifts and reduce vibrations. Ktm does a fairly good job with the service and i have not had any issues so far.Chain sprockets and chain replacement had to be done at 10,000 km as the chain kept going out of tension and getting loose, it cost me 3700 including labor.I recommend service and oil change every 4000 to 5000 kms. As i have used all my free services, the next one will cost me 3500 to 4000 rupees.Well, you have made it to the end of my review and i hope i have painted a fair picture about what you will be getting into on buying this beautiful machine and what you can expect from it. Thank you for reading and ride safe.Cheers.

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KTM 250 Duke [2021]

248.8 cc|29.6 bhp|169 kg|30 kmpl

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More Reviews on 250 Duke [2021]

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My honest review
1 year ago
Suhaib Ahmad
The bike looks amazing and talking about the performance well the name ktm is enough to define that. Mileage is kind of an issue but with that much power, one can't complain about that too. The only thing I hate about the bike is the ground clearance. You can't get over huge bumps without hitting the lower part of the bike.
Overall the bike is amazing and always fun to ride.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
4
Reliability
5
Performance
4
Comfort
4
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
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5
1
The all rounder of ktm
2 years ago
Somu
Compared to other 250cc vehicles ktm is slightly priced on the higher side but it's definitely worth the price. The riding experience is so good the initial torque is awesome. The bike will thrive you to rev the engine always. The ground clearance is so low you face a lot of issues with speed breakers. The looks of this vehicle are awesome, especially the new headlight similar to duke 390 looks awesome. I have clocked a top speed of 150kmph. Service maintenance is quite manageable but fuel efficiency is less in the city. It gives you around 25-28 kmpl in the city and 30-32 on the highway. Make sure to go for a test ride before you buy because of the seat height you have to be at least 5’8 to handle this bike.
Pros
New led headlight
Powerful engine
Cheap to maintain
Cons
Doesn’t get TFT instrument cluster
Fuel efficiency is less
Very low ground clearance
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
3
Comfort
4
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Tips for other riders
Maintain required tyre pressure always 29 psi at the front and 32 psi at the rear. Better to service every 5000 kms after the first service. Lubricate your chain every 500km.
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18
A very good bike in 250 segment
2 years ago
Manoj
Pickup is very slow... It gives you ktm feel after 4000 rpm...bike design and look wise a marvelous machine...and think you own India's most powerful 250cc bike... In the city no one controls you because you can fly with this in the small gaps... ground clearance is very low so please consider this before buying.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
4
Reliability
4
Performance
5
Comfort
5
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Tips for other riders
Please lubricate your chain every 500 kms and change your oil within every 4000 kms.
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30
15
Superb
2 years ago
Loveson Marak
I have purchased this buy from Guwahati Assam.
Riding experience smooth and quick shifter.
Powerful bike and best segment under 250 cc.
Service cost also friendly not so costly
Best bike for college and students bim personally use this for daily going college.. I just love this bike and give my girlfriend recommend to buy this bike.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
5
Comfort
5
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
Tips for other riders
After driving 3700 km You can change the oil..
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26
23
Best in the segment !!
2 years ago
Sagarpadvi
Best in the segment !! using this bike since, September 2019, from the start just amazing, ktm is known for super experience, thrill, and everything that every biker needed, if you're looking for under 300 naked bikes, just you will love this........ All know that this is quite costly but worth bike for all !!!!!!
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
5
Comfort
5
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
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19
11
Duke 250 is the best bike in 250cc
2 years ago
Devendra Dudhabale
Duke 250 is best bike and it's riding experience is very good , and it's looks is very nice. It's performance is nice . This bike give 35 km/l mileage which is good.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
4
Design and styling
4
Reliability
5
Performance
5
Comfort
4
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
Never Owned
Tips for other riders
Change oil after 3000km and wash bike after a week and ride safely.
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49
15
Awesome bike to buy
3 years ago
Yogesh Dhengale
This bike gives me a different vibe. You can put it on racing track to be a street champion. She is a street champion.. It never loses in traffic and goes smoother and smoother. It's best choice to ride daily and go on tour. Amazing mileage in city and highways. Overall a perfect combination bike.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
3
Comfort
4
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
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40
13
Best look and performance
3 years ago
Sukanta Baidya
The bike, if riding in higher gears and lower rpms up until 6000-7000 rpm will give you about 25 km/l to 27 km/l in the city and 29 km/l to 31 km/l on a highway ride. ... Looks & comfort: I feel the duke 250 speaks for itself in this area, it's the best looking bike in the market after the duke 390 according to me.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
5
Comfort
5
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
Never Owned
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31
15
King of the bike
3 years ago
Rohit Kumar
The bike, if riding in higher gears and lower rpms up until 6000-7000 rpm will give you about 25 km/l to 27 km/l in the city and 29 km/l to 31 km/l on a highway ride. ... Looks & comfort: I feel the duke 250 speaks for itself in this area, it's the best looking bike in the market after the duke 390 according to me.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
5
Comfort
5
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
Never Owned
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20
11
About 250
3 years ago
Arshan
I didn't buy this bike at all. I took this bike on a rent to a short tour.
It was an excellent bike for tour. I had travelled around 200 kilometer at an average speed of 90-100+
It has attractive looks that black and red are so dope. It was an excellent performance by bike
Servicing the bike is the main task to maintain a bike like a model it was very good to maintain a bike
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
5
Comfort
4
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
Never Owned
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17
19

My honest review
1 year ago
Suhaib Ahmad
The bike looks amazing and talking about the performance well the name ktm is enough to define that. Mileage is kind of an issue but with that much power, one can't complain about that too. The only thing I hate about the bike is the ground clearance. You can't get over huge bumps without hitting the lower part of the bike.
Overall the bike is amazing and always fun to ride.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
4
Reliability
5
Performance
4
Comfort
4
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
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5
1
The all rounder of ktm
2 years ago
Somu
Compared to other 250cc vehicles ktm is slightly priced on the higher side but it's definitely worth the price. The riding experience is so good the initial torque is awesome. The bike will thrive you to rev the engine always. The ground clearance is so low you face a lot of issues with speed breakers. The looks of this vehicle are awesome, especially the new headlight similar to duke 390 looks awesome. I have clocked a top speed of 150kmph. Service maintenance is quite manageable but fuel efficiency is less in the city. It gives you around 25-28 kmpl in the city and 30-32 on the highway. Make sure to go for a test ride before you buy because of the seat height you have to be at least 5’8 to handle this bike.
Pros
New led headlight
Powerful engine
Cheap to maintain
Cons
Doesn’t get TFT instrument cluster
Fuel efficiency is less
Very low ground clearance
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
3
Comfort
4
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Tips for other riders
Maintain required tyre pressure always 29 psi at the front and 32 psi at the rear. Better to service every 5000 kms after the first service. Lubricate your chain every 500km.
Read More
Was this review helpful?
24
18
A very good bike in 250 segment
2 years ago
Manoj
Pickup is very slow... It gives you ktm feel after 4000 rpm...bike design and look wise a marvelous machine...and think you own India's most powerful 250cc bike... In the city no one controls you because you can fly with this in the small gaps... ground clearance is very low so please consider this before buying.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
4
Reliability
4
Performance
5
Comfort
5
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Tips for other riders
Please lubricate your chain every 500 kms and change your oil within every 4000 kms.
Read More
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30
15
Superb
2 years ago
Loveson Marak
I have purchased this buy from Guwahati Assam.
Riding experience smooth and quick shifter.
Powerful bike and best segment under 250 cc.
Service cost also friendly not so costly
Best bike for college and students bim personally use this for daily going college.. I just love this bike and give my girlfriend recommend to buy this bike.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
5
Comfort
5
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
Tips for other riders
After driving 3700 km You can change the oil..
Read More
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26
23
Best in the segment !!
2 years ago
Sagarpadvi
Best in the segment !! using this bike since, September 2019, from the start just amazing, ktm is known for super experience, thrill, and everything that every biker needed, if you're looking for under 300 naked bikes, just you will love this........ All know that this is quite costly but worth bike for all !!!!!!
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
5
Comfort
5
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
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19
11
Duke 250 is the best bike in 250cc
2 years ago
Devendra Dudhabale
Duke 250 is best bike and it's riding experience is very good , and it's looks is very nice. It's performance is nice . This bike give 35 km/l mileage which is good.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
4
Design and styling
4
Reliability
5
Performance
5
Comfort
4
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
Never Owned
Tips for other riders
Change oil after 3000km and wash bike after a week and ride safely.
Read More
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49
15
Awesome bike to buy
3 years ago
Yogesh Dhengale
This bike gives me a different vibe. You can put it on racing track to be a street champion. She is a street champion.. It never loses in traffic and goes smoother and smoother. It's best choice to ride daily and go on tour. Amazing mileage in city and highways. Overall a perfect combination bike.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
3
Comfort
4
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
Read More
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40
13
Best look and performance
3 years ago
Sukanta Baidya
The bike, if riding in higher gears and lower rpms up until 6000-7000 rpm will give you about 25 km/l to 27 km/l in the city and 29 km/l to 31 km/l on a highway ride. ... Looks & comfort: I feel the duke 250 speaks for itself in this area, it's the best looking bike in the market after the duke 390 according to me.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
5
Comfort
5
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
Never Owned
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31
15
King of the bike
3 years ago
Rohit Kumar
The bike, if riding in higher gears and lower rpms up until 6000-7000 rpm will give you about 25 km/l to 27 km/l in the city and 29 km/l to 31 km/l on a highway ride. ... Looks & comfort: I feel the duke 250 speaks for itself in this area, it's the best looking bike in the market after the duke 390 according to me.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
5
Comfort
5
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
Never Owned
Read More
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20
11
About 250
3 years ago
Arshan
I didn't buy this bike at all. I took this bike on a rent to a short tour.
It was an excellent bike for tour. I had travelled around 200 kilometer at an average speed of 90-100+
It has attractive looks that black and red are so dope. It was an excellent performance by bike
Servicing the bike is the main task to maintain a bike like a model it was very good to maintain a bike
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
5
Comfort
4
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
Never Owned
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17
19

My honest review
1 year ago
Suhaib Ahmad
The bike looks amazing and talking about the performance well the name ktm is enough to define that. Mileage is kind of an issue but with that much power, one can't complain about that too. The only thing I hate about the bike is the ground clearance. You can't get over huge bumps without hitting the lower part of the bike.
Overall the bike is amazing and always fun to ride.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
4
Reliability
5
Performance
4
Comfort
4
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Read More
Was this review helpful?
5
1
The all rounder of ktm
2 years ago
Somu
Compared to other 250cc vehicles ktm is slightly priced on the higher side but it's definitely worth the price. The riding experience is so good the initial torque is awesome. The bike will thrive you to rev the engine always. The ground clearance is so low you face a lot of issues with speed breakers. The looks of this vehicle are awesome, especially the new headlight similar to duke 390 looks awesome. I have clocked a top speed of 150kmph. Service maintenance is quite manageable but fuel efficiency is less in the city. It gives you around 25-28 kmpl in the city and 30-32 on the highway. Make sure to go for a test ride before you buy because of the seat height you have to be at least 5’8 to handle this bike.
Pros
New led headlight
Powerful engine
Cheap to maintain
Cons
Doesn’t get TFT instrument cluster
Fuel efficiency is less
Very low ground clearance
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
3
Comfort
4
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Tips for other riders
Maintain required tyre pressure always 29 psi at the front and 32 psi at the rear. Better to service every 5000 kms after the first service. Lubricate your chain every 500km.
Read More
Was this review helpful?
24
18
A very good bike in 250 segment
2 years ago
Manoj
Pickup is very slow... It gives you ktm feel after 4000 rpm...bike design and look wise a marvelous machine...and think you own India's most powerful 250cc bike... In the city no one controls you because you can fly with this in the small gaps... ground clearance is very low so please consider this before buying.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
4
Reliability
4
Performance
5
Comfort
5
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Tips for other riders
Please lubricate your chain every 500 kms and change your oil within every 4000 kms.
Read More
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30
15
Superb
2 years ago
Loveson Marak
I have purchased this buy from Guwahati Assam.
Riding experience smooth and quick shifter.
Powerful bike and best segment under 250 cc.
Service cost also friendly not so costly
Best bike for college and students bim personally use this for daily going college.. I just love this bike and give my girlfriend recommend to buy this bike.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
5
Comfort
5
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
Tips for other riders
After driving 3700 km You can change the oil..
Read More
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26
23
Best in the segment !!
2 years ago
Sagarpadvi
Best in the segment !! using this bike since, September 2019, from the start just amazing, ktm is known for super experience, thrill, and everything that every biker needed, if you're looking for under 300 naked bikes, just you will love this........ All know that this is quite costly but worth bike for all !!!!!!
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
5
Comfort
5
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
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19
11
Duke 250 is the best bike in 250cc
2 years ago
Devendra Dudhabale
Duke 250 is best bike and it's riding experience is very good , and it's looks is very nice. It's performance is nice . This bike give 35 km/l mileage which is good.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
4
Design and styling
4
Reliability
5
Performance
5
Comfort
4
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
Never Owned
Tips for other riders
Change oil after 3000km and wash bike after a week and ride safely.
Read More
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49
15
Awesome bike to buy
3 years ago
Yogesh Dhengale
This bike gives me a different vibe. You can put it on racing track to be a street champion. She is a street champion.. It never loses in traffic and goes smoother and smoother. It's best choice to ride daily and go on tour. Amazing mileage in city and highways. Overall a perfect combination bike.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
3
Comfort
4
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
Read More
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40
13
Best look and performance
3 years ago
Sukanta Baidya
The bike, if riding in higher gears and lower rpms up until 6000-7000 rpm will give you about 25 km/l to 27 km/l in the city and 29 km/l to 31 km/l on a highway ride. ... Looks & comfort: I feel the duke 250 speaks for itself in this area, it's the best looking bike in the market after the duke 390 according to me.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
5
Comfort
5
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
Never Owned
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31
15
King of the bike
3 years ago
Rohit Kumar
The bike, if riding in higher gears and lower rpms up until 6000-7000 rpm will give you about 25 km/l to 27 km/l in the city and 29 km/l to 31 km/l on a highway ride. ... Looks & comfort: I feel the duke 250 speaks for itself in this area, it's the best looking bike in the market after the duke 390 according to me.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
5
Comfort
5
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
Never Owned
Read More
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20
11
About 250
3 years ago
Arshan
I didn't buy this bike at all. I took this bike on a rent to a short tour.
It was an excellent bike for tour. I had travelled around 200 kilometer at an average speed of 90-100+
It has attractive looks that black and red are so dope. It was an excellent performance by bike
Servicing the bike is the main task to maintain a bike like a model it was very good to maintain a bike
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
5
Comfort
4
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
Never Owned
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17
19

My honest review
1 year ago
Suhaib Ahmad
The bike looks amazing and talking about the performance well the name ktm is enough to define that. Mileage is kind of an issue but with that much power, one can't complain about that too. The only thing I hate about the bike is the ground clearance. You can't get over huge bumps without hitting the lower part of the bike.
Overall the bike is amazing and always fun to ride.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
4
Reliability
5
Performance
4
Comfort
4
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
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5
1
The all rounder of ktm
2 years ago
Somu
Compared to other 250cc vehicles ktm is slightly priced on the higher side but it's definitely worth the price. The riding experience is so good the initial torque is awesome. The bike will thrive you to rev the engine always. The ground clearance is so low you face a lot of issues with speed breakers. The looks of this vehicle are awesome, especially the new headlight similar to duke 390 looks awesome. I have clocked a top speed of 150kmph. Service maintenance is quite manageable but fuel efficiency is less in the city. It gives you around 25-28 kmpl in the city and 30-32 on the highway. Make sure to go for a test ride before you buy because of the seat height you have to be at least 5’8 to handle this bike.
Pros
New led headlight
Powerful engine
Cheap to maintain
Cons
Doesn’t get TFT instrument cluster
Fuel efficiency is less
Very low ground clearance
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
3
Comfort
4
Service experience
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Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Tips for other riders
Maintain required tyre pressure always 29 psi at the front and 32 psi at the rear. Better to service every 5000 kms after the first service. Lubricate your chain every 500km.
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A very good bike in 250 segment
2 years ago
Manoj
Pickup is very slow... It gives you ktm feel after 4000 rpm...bike design and look wise a marvelous machine...and think you own India's most powerful 250cc bike... In the city no one controls you because you can fly with this in the small gaps... ground clearance is very low so please consider this before buying.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
4
Reliability
4
Performance
5
Comfort
5
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Tips for other riders
Please lubricate your chain every 500 kms and change your oil within every 4000 kms.
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15
Superb
2 years ago
Loveson Marak
I have purchased this buy from Guwahati Assam.
Riding experience smooth and quick shifter.
Powerful bike and best segment under 250 cc.
Service cost also friendly not so costly
Best bike for college and students bim personally use this for daily going college.. I just love this bike and give my girlfriend recommend to buy this bike.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
5
Comfort
5
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
Tips for other riders
After driving 3700 km You can change the oil..
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Best in the segment !!
2 years ago
Sagarpadvi
Best in the segment !! using this bike since, September 2019, from the start just amazing, ktm is known for super experience, thrill, and everything that every biker needed, if you're looking for under 300 naked bikes, just you will love this........ All know that this is quite costly but worth bike for all !!!!!!
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
5
Comfort
5
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
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Duke 250 is the best bike in 250cc
2 years ago
Devendra Dudhabale
Duke 250 is best bike and it's riding experience is very good , and it's looks is very nice. It's performance is nice . This bike give 35 km/l mileage which is good.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
4
Design and styling
4
Reliability
5
Performance
5
Comfort
4
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
Never Owned
Tips for other riders
Change oil after 3000km and wash bike after a week and ride safely.
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15
Awesome bike to buy
3 years ago
Yogesh Dhengale
This bike gives me a different vibe. You can put it on racing track to be a street champion. She is a street champion.. It never loses in traffic and goes smoother and smoother. It's best choice to ride daily and go on tour. Amazing mileage in city and highways. Overall a perfect combination bike.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
3
Comfort
4
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
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13
Best look and performance
3 years ago
Sukanta Baidya
The bike, if riding in higher gears and lower rpms up until 6000-7000 rpm will give you about 25 km/l to 27 km/l in the city and 29 km/l to 31 km/l on a highway ride. ... Looks & comfort: I feel the duke 250 speaks for itself in this area, it's the best looking bike in the market after the duke 390 according to me.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
5
Comfort
5
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
Never Owned
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King of the bike
3 years ago
Rohit Kumar
The bike, if riding in higher gears and lower rpms up until 6000-7000 rpm will give you about 25 km/l to 27 km/l in the city and 29 km/l to 31 km/l on a highway ride. ... Looks & comfort: I feel the duke 250 speaks for itself in this area, it's the best looking bike in the market after the duke 390 according to me.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
5
Comfort
5
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
Never Owned
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About 250
3 years ago
Arshan
I didn't buy this bike at all. I took this bike on a rent to a short tour.
It was an excellent bike for tour. I had travelled around 200 kilometer at an average speed of 90-100+
It has attractive looks that black and red are so dope. It was an excellent performance by bike
Servicing the bike is the main task to maintain a bike like a model it was very good to maintain a bike
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
5
Design and styling
5
Reliability
5
Performance
5
Comfort
4
Service experience
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
Never Owned
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