4.8/5
10 weeks ago
Dinesh Dinesh
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Used it for | Occasional Commute |
Owned for | 6 months-1 yr |
Ridden for | 5000-10000 kms |
Ridden for (If Owned) | 5000-15000 kms |
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.
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Duke craze
1 week ago
Hemanth Hp
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.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Occasional Commute
Owned for
6 months-1 yr
Ridden for
10000-15000 kms
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 kms
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1
1
Racing
4 weeks ago
Gopalakrishnan
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
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Everything
Owned for
> 1 yr
Ridden for
> 15000 kms
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ kms
Tips for other riders
I'll change my bike oil every 3000 km, and also change oil filter and air filter, it's going to smoothly
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4
Duke 250
6 weeks ago
Pranav
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 classCons:- 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
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Everything
Owned for
6 months-1 yr
Ridden for
10000-15000 kms
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 kms
Tips for other riders
Change oil at every 3000 km Also, change tyres when it is necessary
Was this review helpful?
8
1
Ready to Race
13 weeks ago
Yabesh
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.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Daily Commute
Owned for
> 1 yr
Ridden for
> 15000 kms
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ kms
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7
Dare to be different and unique.
15 weeks ago
Sarthak Pravin Patange
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.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Everything
Owned for
< 3 months
Ridden for
< 5000 kms
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 kms
Tips for other riders
Try using a branded well-reviewed and trusted coolant, which affects the bike’s temperature significantly. Tires that come as stock are almost slicks, try changing them in for better tread once during rainy seasons, as the bike slips a lot.
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4
Awesome
15 weeks ago
Roshan Rajbhar
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
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Everything
Owned for
Never owned
Ridden for (If Owned)
Never Owned
Tips for other riders
Oil change, best brand use tyres👍
Was this review helpful?
6
2
KTM DUKE 250 ABS 2024
16 weeks ago
Dinakar Reddy
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.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Everything
Owned for
3-6 months
Ridden for
< 5000 kms
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 kms
Was this review helpful?
8
5
Awesome Bike
18 weeks ago
Devesh Santosh Jadhav
This bike is value for money.The pickup was brilliant.My experience is very awesome.I suggest this bike.The KTM 250 Duke has evolved into its third generation, and it's gotten all mean-looking. And with that, it has also matured as a motorcycle with rider aids that were previously only restricted to the 390 range. Not that the 250 Duke needs them, but it now becomes more approachable and manageable for a rider graduating from the commuter class. It’s laden with features like a bi-directional quick-shifter, dual-channel ABS with a supermoto mode, a 5-inch LCD instrument cluster with a 4-way switch cube, and then some more stuff, which we will get to in due course. While the price has gone up marginally over the Gen 2 model, the bragging rights have certainly gone up by leaps and bounds.This bike is value for money.The pickup was brilliant.My experience is very awesome.I suggest this bike.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Everything
Owned for
6 months-1 yr
Ridden for
5000-10000 kms
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 kms
Tips for other riders
Bike change oil after 3000 km and use tubeless tyres.
Was this review helpful?
4
5
Its a flawless bike
19 weeks ago
Aayush
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
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Everything
Owned for
3-6 months
Ridden for
< 5000 kms
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 kms
Tips for other riders
Use chain lube every 300kms it tends to get dry frequently after 300-500kms. Cleaning is a must for this or else it looks really dirty. If you can add a mudguard then please do it or else it will get really dirty and muddy.
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9
6
Duka 250 KTM
20 weeks ago
Sega Tadvi
Buying experience It is very emotional for me and for my family and friends. I am very happy. At our home just bike not come only It's very appreciative to me And the first ride was very good much better than you and your family are always good with good wishes and blessings for your family members for the future and health.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Daily Commute
Owned for
> 1 yr
Ridden for
> 15000 kms
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ kms
Tips for other riders
Riding porpar
Was this review helpful?
17
2
Duke craze
1 week ago
Hemanth Hp
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.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Occasional Commute
Owned for
6 months-1 yr
Ridden for
10000-15000 kms
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 kms
Was this review helpful?
1
1
Racing
4 weeks ago
Gopalakrishnan
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
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Everything
Owned for
> 1 yr
Ridden for
> 15000 kms
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ kms
Tips for other riders
I'll change my bike oil every 3000 km, and also change oil filter and air filter, it's going to smoothly
Was this review helpful?
15
4
Duke 250
6 weeks ago
Pranav
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 classCons:- 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
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Everything
Owned for
6 months-1 yr
Ridden for
10000-15000 kms
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 kms
Tips for other riders
Change oil at every 3000 km Also, change tyres when it is necessary
Was this review helpful?
8
1
Ready to Race
13 weeks ago
Yabesh
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.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Daily Commute
Owned for
> 1 yr
Ridden for
> 15000 kms
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ kms
Was this review helpful?
32
7
Dare to be different and unique.
15 weeks ago
Sarthak Pravin Patange
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.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Everything
Owned for
< 3 months
Ridden for
< 5000 kms
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 kms
Tips for other riders
Try using a branded well-reviewed and trusted coolant, which affects the bike’s temperature significantly. Tires that come as stock are almost slicks, try changing them in for better tread once during rainy seasons, as the bike slips a lot.
Was this review helpful?
18
4
Awesome
15 weeks ago
Roshan Rajbhar
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
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Everything
Owned for
Never owned
Ridden for (If Owned)
Never Owned
Tips for other riders
Oil change, best brand use tyres👍
Was this review helpful?
6
2
KTM DUKE 250 ABS 2024
16 weeks ago
Dinakar Reddy
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.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Everything
Owned for
3-6 months
Ridden for
< 5000 kms
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 kms
Was this review helpful?
8
5
Awesome Bike
18 weeks ago
Devesh Santosh Jadhav
This bike is value for money.The pickup was brilliant.My experience is very awesome.I suggest this bike.The KTM 250 Duke has evolved into its third generation, and it's gotten all mean-looking. And with that, it has also matured as a motorcycle with rider aids that were previously only restricted to the 390 range. Not that the 250 Duke needs them, but it now becomes more approachable and manageable for a rider graduating from the commuter class. It’s laden with features like a bi-directional quick-shifter, dual-channel ABS with a supermoto mode, a 5-inch LCD instrument cluster with a 4-way switch cube, and then some more stuff, which we will get to in due course. While the price has gone up marginally over the Gen 2 model, the bragging rights have certainly gone up by leaps and bounds.This bike is value for money.The pickup was brilliant.My experience is very awesome.I suggest this bike.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Everything
Owned for
6 months-1 yr
Ridden for
5000-10000 kms
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 kms
Tips for other riders
Bike change oil after 3000 km and use tubeless tyres.
Was this review helpful?
4
5
Its a flawless bike
19 weeks ago
Aayush
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
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Everything
Owned for
3-6 months
Ridden for
< 5000 kms
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 kms
Tips for other riders
Use chain lube every 300kms it tends to get dry frequently after 300-500kms. Cleaning is a must for this or else it looks really dirty. If you can add a mudguard then please do it or else it will get really dirty and muddy.
Was this review helpful?
9
6
Duka 250 KTM
20 weeks ago
Sega Tadvi
Buying experience It is very emotional for me and for my family and friends. I am very happy. At our home just bike not come only It's very appreciative to me And the first ride was very good much better than you and your family are always good with good wishes and blessings for your family members for the future and health.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Daily Commute
Owned for
> 1 yr
Ridden for
> 15000 kms
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ kms
Tips for other riders
Riding porpar
Was this review helpful?
17
2
There are no critical reviews for this bike
Duke craze
1 week ago
Hemanth Hp
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.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Occasional Commute
Owned for
6 months-1 yr
Ridden for
10000-15000 kms
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 kms
Was this review helpful?
1
1
Racing
4 weeks ago
Gopalakrishnan
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
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Everything
Owned for
> 1 yr
Ridden for
> 15000 kms
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ kms
Tips for other riders
I'll change my bike oil every 3000 km, and also change oil filter and air filter, it's going to smoothly
Was this review helpful?
15
4
Duke 250
6 weeks ago
Pranav
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 classCons:- 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
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Everything
Owned for
6 months-1 yr
Ridden for
10000-15000 kms
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 kms
Tips for other riders
Change oil at every 3000 km Also, change tyres when it is necessary
Was this review helpful?
8
1
Ready to Race
13 weeks ago
Yabesh
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.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Daily Commute
Owned for
> 1 yr
Ridden for
> 15000 kms
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ kms
Was this review helpful?
32
7
Dare to be different and unique.
15 weeks ago
Sarthak Pravin Patange
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.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Everything
Owned for
< 3 months
Ridden for
< 5000 kms
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 kms
Tips for other riders
Try using a branded well-reviewed and trusted coolant, which affects the bike’s temperature significantly. Tires that come as stock are almost slicks, try changing them in for better tread once during rainy seasons, as the bike slips a lot.
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4
Awesome
15 weeks ago
Roshan Rajbhar
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
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Everything
Owned for
Never owned
Ridden for (If Owned)
Never Owned
Tips for other riders
Oil change, best brand use tyres👍
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KTM DUKE 250 ABS 2024
16 weeks ago
Dinakar Reddy
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.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Everything
Owned for
3-6 months
Ridden for
< 5000 kms
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 kms
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5
Awesome Bike
18 weeks ago
Devesh Santosh Jadhav
This bike is value for money.The pickup was brilliant.My experience is very awesome.I suggest this bike.The KTM 250 Duke has evolved into its third generation, and it's gotten all mean-looking. And with that, it has also matured as a motorcycle with rider aids that were previously only restricted to the 390 range. Not that the 250 Duke needs them, but it now becomes more approachable and manageable for a rider graduating from the commuter class. It’s laden with features like a bi-directional quick-shifter, dual-channel ABS with a supermoto mode, a 5-inch LCD instrument cluster with a 4-way switch cube, and then some more stuff, which we will get to in due course. While the price has gone up marginally over the Gen 2 model, the bragging rights have certainly gone up by leaps and bounds.This bike is value for money.The pickup was brilliant.My experience is very awesome.I suggest this bike.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Everything
Owned for
6 months-1 yr
Ridden for
5000-10000 kms
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 kms
Tips for other riders
Bike change oil after 3000 km and use tubeless tyres.
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4
5
Its a flawless bike
19 weeks ago
Aayush
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
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Everything
Owned for
3-6 months
Ridden for
< 5000 kms
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 kms
Tips for other riders
Use chain lube every 300kms it tends to get dry frequently after 300-500kms. Cleaning is a must for this or else it looks really dirty. If you can add a mudguard then please do it or else it will get really dirty and muddy.
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6
Duka 250 KTM
20 weeks ago
Sega Tadvi
Buying experience It is very emotional for me and for my family and friends. I am very happy. At our home just bike not come only It's very appreciative to me And the first ride was very good much better than you and your family are always good with good wishes and blessings for your family members for the future and health.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Used it for
Daily Commute
Owned for
> 1 yr
Ridden for
> 15000 kms
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ kms
Tips for other riders
Riding porpar
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2