User Review of 250 Duke by Devesh Santosh Jadhav

This bike has good quality, a nice look, returns good mileage, and has a good price. I like this bike. This was an amazing bike all KTM and experience very good comfort level is very good. I love this bike but every time same thing special rider solo rider all over India. I love this bike and the suggestion for the bike is a time investment.

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Very excellent Riding performance, I'll prefer to long drive, very smooth and stylish, usage is very likely, I love to 250, long drivers definitely prefer this bike only, tyers also very smooth, overall riding feedback is very excellent, thank you to team, and I'll refer to my friends also, thank you

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Pros:
- Powerful engine with good acceleration and top speed
- Agile handling and responsive suspension
- Comfortable ergonomics and seat height
- Feature-packed with ABS, traction control, and LED lights
- Affordable price point compared to other motorcycles in its class
Cons:
- Some riders find the seat too firm or uncomfortable
- Limited ground clearance and suspension travel
- Can be prone to wheelies or loss of traction if not ridden carefully
- Some owners have reported issues with the bike's electronics or fueling system

About the Reviewer

Sure, the 200 Duke is the bike with which KTM made its impressive first impression in India. But it’s the 250 Duke that really established the orange brand as a maker of properly serious and quick high-performance motorcycles. It brought in a level of focus and explosiveness that had never been seen at this price point, so it’s not hard to see why it’s had such a lasting impact. The 2024 250 Duke that you see in these pictures is the most comprehensive update that the bike has received in its 10-year stint, and having ridden it on road and track, it’s hard to point out too many areas where KTM could have done better.

About the Reviewer

KTM quickly made a mark in the racing world, gaining recognition for its prowess in off-road competitions. The brand's dedication to racing not only fueled its competitive spirit but also drove advancements in motorcycle technology. It is, in fact, much easier than what most people believe. However, the key to becoming a pro is to practise and never give up easily.

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We bought my Duke 250 2024 from the Kharadi Showroom. The sales guy named Pratik over there was the sole reason we bought the bike over Apache. He gave the smoothest and well-maintained delivery experience throughout. Absolutely stunning delivery experience and a well-spoken humble guy.
The riding experience is good. The bike feels willing to push all the way up to the red line. Once at 8,000 RPM, the bike gets a surge of performance and feels incredibly fast for a 250cc bike. Performance delivery is very linear in the beginning gears, and violent once at the red line. There are observable vibrations in lower gears and speeds. Might fatigue a few people. The riding poster though straight, the bent knees start to cramp your leg up on longer commutes. Pillion seat though more comfortable than before, still leaves the passenger fatigued on longer rides. Not recommended for road trips with a pillion. The quick shifter on my unit seems a bit clunky but snaps into gear lunging the bike forward, hence don’t use it much. But when it works, it works superbly. Braking never felt better. It has stopping power for days. Can go from 80 to 0 quickly at a very stable rate. 4 days in, already did like 220 KM on it. It isn’t even run-in yet, but I already touched 120+ speeds for fun. A lot of harsh bumper-to-bumper traffic riding too. The bike in its run-in period for the first 30 KM gave only 20-21 KM/Lit. Fast forward as the engine is now opening up, it is giving 28. By 300 or so, I expect the mileage to go up to 30-32 in the city easily. Highways in my area are always busy, hence didn’t get proper highway mileage in yet. The bike is a sports bike, hence, comfort and ease of ride are out of the question, but it still performs way better than a lot of its competitors in the daily commuting category.
The bike is a stand-out. Always looks menacing and sharp. Got a man asking the bike's price just seconds after I took it outside after delivery. Yes, people do call you chapri when they get to know it's KTM, but if they don’t know the bike is from KTM, they look at it with aww. 10 minutes into the ride, my friend who said I made a mistake by buying this bike, changed his opinion and now rides it more than I do. Performance as previously is very good for a 250cc BS6 compliant single cylinder motor.
Didn’t yet have a service, but from what I am told it will cost me no labor charges, but they will charge me for oil, oil filter and coolant change separately. Basically, they will change these items for free for the first service, but will charge me for the products they will change. This I found ridiculous, as the bike already costs ₹2,85,000 where I live. I expected them to make this first service fully free for that.
The bike is a very good offering from KTM for beginners in 250cc category, though the price is very steep. It will last you well enough for short commutes and slightly longer runs. Burst of performance is addictive. Overall, the ride comfort isn’t great, but for a sports bike, very doable. I will recommend this bike only to people who want sheer performance at the cost of a little bit of mileage and comfort. Bring a Bajaj partnership product, the service and maintenance shouldn’t be a hassle either. Great bike for a selective group of enthusiasts only.

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1 )The KTM Duke 250 offers thrilling performance with its agile handling and potent engine.
2) Its sharp styling and quality components add to the appeal.
3)The pros include a powerful single-cylinder engine, impressive acceleration, and robust brakes.
4) is worth every penny. At Rs 2.39 lakh, ex-showroom, KTM has not increased the price of the motorcycle over the previous variant despite the changes. it plays the perfect balance between the 200 Duke and the 390 Duke not only in terms of pricing but also in its performance and features

About the Reviewer

The KTM 250 Duke gets a design inspired by the KTM 1290 Super Duke. The motorcycle also gets a dual-channel supermoto ABS mode. The 250 Duke continues to be powered by a BS6-compliant 248.8 cc single-cylinder engine which makes 30.50 bhp of power at 9250 rpm and 25 Nm of peak torque at 7250 rpm all is good in this bike.

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Its a lovely bike and recommend everyone. I even learnt how to ride a bike on this only and it's super comfortable but in long runs sometimes I feel like seats can be a bit uncomfortable for over 6 ft guys and who are healthy like me my height is 6'3 and my weight is around 95kgs. The most helpful feature of this bike is the quickshifter and its works very smoothly i dont think i can ride others bikes that doesn't have a quickshifter as i learnt while using the clutchless gear chaning method as i get very comfortable while using this method. i even experienced the pillion seat and it gets very uncomfortable after 2 hours of ride i don't like either of the seats much but the power weight handling is superb overall apart from the seats its an amazing bike with fully loaded features. The Bluetooth connectivity and navigation works flawlessly though it needed some mods apps to download so that it can work. If i talk about the mileage its meh i dont know whether the 25-26 mileage for a 250 cc bike is good or bad in city never went to the highway though but its pretty much average and i have done only 1st service so far. It would be better if they added drl's and made headlights more strong . Yes seats and headlights can be only flaw in this bike and without after-market lights it can be a nightmare for the night riders the light throw is like its goes far but the brightness is really low even in high beam and if there is pothole or any obstacle you cant see it at all

About the Reviewer

This bike has good quality, a nice look, returns good mileage, and has a good price. I like this bike. This was an amazing bike all KTM and experience very good comfort level is very good. I love this bike but every time same thing special rider solo rider all over India. I love this bike and the suggestion for the bike is a time investment.

About the Reviewer

Very excellent Riding performance, I'll prefer to long drive, very smooth and stylish, usage is very likely, I love to 250, long drivers definitely prefer this bike only, tyers also very smooth, overall riding feedback is very excellent, thank you to team, and I'll refer to my friends also, thank you

About the Reviewer

Pros:
- Powerful engine with good acceleration and top speed
- Agile handling and responsive suspension
- Comfortable ergonomics and seat height
- Feature-packed with ABS, traction control, and LED lights
- Affordable price point compared to other motorcycles in its class
Cons:
- Some riders find the seat too firm or uncomfortable
- Limited ground clearance and suspension travel
- Can be prone to wheelies or loss of traction if not ridden carefully
- Some owners have reported issues with the bike's electronics or fueling system

About the Reviewer

Sure, the 200 Duke is the bike with which KTM made its impressive first impression in India. But it’s the 250 Duke that really established the orange brand as a maker of properly serious and quick high-performance motorcycles. It brought in a level of focus and explosiveness that had never been seen at this price point, so it’s not hard to see why it’s had such a lasting impact. The 2024 250 Duke that you see in these pictures is the most comprehensive update that the bike has received in its 10-year stint, and having ridden it on road and track, it’s hard to point out too many areas where KTM could have done better.

About the Reviewer

KTM quickly made a mark in the racing world, gaining recognition for its prowess in off-road competitions. The brand's dedication to racing not only fueled its competitive spirit but also drove advancements in motorcycle technology. It is, in fact, much easier than what most people believe. However, the key to becoming a pro is to practise and never give up easily.

About the Reviewer

We bought my Duke 250 2024 from the Kharadi Showroom. The sales guy named Pratik over there was the sole reason we bought the bike over Apache. He gave the smoothest and well-maintained delivery experience throughout. Absolutely stunning delivery experience and a well-spoken humble guy.
The riding experience is good. The bike feels willing to push all the way up to the red line. Once at 8,000 RPM, the bike gets a surge of performance and feels incredibly fast for a 250cc bike. Performance delivery is very linear in the beginning gears, and violent once at the red line. There are observable vibrations in lower gears and speeds. Might fatigue a few people. The riding poster though straight, the bent knees start to cramp your leg up on longer commutes. Pillion seat though more comfortable than before, still leaves the passenger fatigued on longer rides. Not recommended for road trips with a pillion. The quick shifter on my unit seems a bit clunky but snaps into gear lunging the bike forward, hence don’t use it much. But when it works, it works superbly. Braking never felt better. It has stopping power for days. Can go from 80 to 0 quickly at a very stable rate. 4 days in, already did like 220 KM on it. It isn’t even run-in yet, but I already touched 120+ speeds for fun. A lot of harsh bumper-to-bumper traffic riding too. The bike in its run-in period for the first 30 KM gave only 20-21 KM/Lit. Fast forward as the engine is now opening up, it is giving 28. By 300 or so, I expect the mileage to go up to 30-32 in the city easily. Highways in my area are always busy, hence didn’t get proper highway mileage in yet. The bike is a sports bike, hence, comfort and ease of ride are out of the question, but it still performs way better than a lot of its competitors in the daily commuting category.
The bike is a stand-out. Always looks menacing and sharp. Got a man asking the bike's price just seconds after I took it outside after delivery. Yes, people do call you chapri when they get to know it's KTM, but if they don’t know the bike is from KTM, they look at it with aww. 10 minutes into the ride, my friend who said I made a mistake by buying this bike, changed his opinion and now rides it more than I do. Performance as previously is very good for a 250cc BS6 compliant single cylinder motor.
Didn’t yet have a service, but from what I am told it will cost me no labor charges, but they will charge me for oil, oil filter and coolant change separately. Basically, they will change these items for free for the first service, but will charge me for the products they will change. This I found ridiculous, as the bike already costs ₹2,85,000 where I live. I expected them to make this first service fully free for that.
The bike is a very good offering from KTM for beginners in 250cc category, though the price is very steep. It will last you well enough for short commutes and slightly longer runs. Burst of performance is addictive. Overall, the ride comfort isn’t great, but for a sports bike, very doable. I will recommend this bike only to people who want sheer performance at the cost of a little bit of mileage and comfort. Bring a Bajaj partnership product, the service and maintenance shouldn’t be a hassle either. Great bike for a selective group of enthusiasts only.

About the Reviewer

1 )The KTM Duke 250 offers thrilling performance with its agile handling and potent engine.
2) Its sharp styling and quality components add to the appeal.
3)The pros include a powerful single-cylinder engine, impressive acceleration, and robust brakes.
4) is worth every penny. At Rs 2.39 lakh, ex-showroom, KTM has not increased the price of the motorcycle over the previous variant despite the changes. it plays the perfect balance between the 200 Duke and the 390 Duke not only in terms of pricing but also in its performance and features

About the Reviewer

The KTM 250 Duke gets a design inspired by the KTM 1290 Super Duke. The motorcycle also gets a dual-channel supermoto ABS mode. The 250 Duke continues to be powered by a BS6-compliant 248.8 cc single-cylinder engine which makes 30.50 bhp of power at 9250 rpm and 25 Nm of peak torque at 7250 rpm all is good in this bike.

About the Reviewer

Its a lovely bike and recommend everyone. I even learnt how to ride a bike on this only and it's super comfortable but in long runs sometimes I feel like seats can be a bit uncomfortable for over 6 ft guys and who are healthy like me my height is 6'3 and my weight is around 95kgs. The most helpful feature of this bike is the quickshifter and its works very smoothly i dont think i can ride others bikes that doesn't have a quickshifter as i learnt while using the clutchless gear chaning method as i get very comfortable while using this method. i even experienced the pillion seat and it gets very uncomfortable after 2 hours of ride i don't like either of the seats much but the power weight handling is superb overall apart from the seats its an amazing bike with fully loaded features. The Bluetooth connectivity and navigation works flawlessly though it needed some mods apps to download so that it can work. If i talk about the mileage its meh i dont know whether the 25-26 mileage for a 250 cc bike is good or bad in city never went to the highway though but its pretty much average and i have done only 1st service so far. It would be better if they added drl's and made headlights more strong . Yes seats and headlights can be only flaw in this bike and without after-market lights it can be a nightmare for the night riders the light throw is like its goes far but the brightness is really low even in high beam and if there is pothole or any obstacle you cant see it at all

About the Reviewer