Bajaj Dominar 250 vs KTM 160 Duke

Last Updated: September 3, 2026

KTM 160 Duke price starts at Rs. 1.84 Lakh, which is Rs. 2,761 cheaper than the base variant of Bajaj Dominar 250, priced at Rs. 1.87 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Dominar 250 offers a claimed 35.03 kmpl, while the 160 Duke delivers 36.5 kmpl. On the performance front, the Dominar 250 uses a 248.77cc engine producing 27 PS @ 8500 rpm and the 160 Duke a 164.2cc engine producing 19 PS @ 9500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Dominar 250 and 160 Duke, the 160 Duke is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Dominar 250 stands out for performance.

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Dominar 250 vs 160 Duke Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Dominar 250KTM 160 Duke
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.87 LakhRs. 1.84 Lakh
Mileage 35.03 kmpl36.5 kmpl
Engine 248.77 cc164.2 cc
Max power 27 PS @ 8500 rpm19 PS @ 9500 rpm
Kerb weight 180 Kg147 Kg

Dominar 250 vs 160 Duke Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Dominar 250 STDKTM 160 Duke STD
Rating
6 reviews
3 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.87 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.84 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 stroke, Liquid cooled, Single Cylinder, DOHC Liquid Cooled, 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine
Max Power 27 PS @ 8500 rpm 19 PS @ 9500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Dominar 250 Colors
KTM 160 Duke Colors
Wheel Size Front :-17 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 5,584 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 5,303 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 11,832 Dominar 250 Insurance Rs. 11,785 160 Duke Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
Not Available
Claimed Top Speed
132 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
Not Available
Engine Type
4 stroke, Liquid cooled, Single Cylinder, DOHC
Liquid Cooled, 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine
Engine Displacement
248.77 cc
164.2 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
27 PS @ 8500 rpm
19 PS @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque
23.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm
15.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Bore
72 mm
66 mm
Stroke
72 mm
48 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
11.9:1
11.97 : 1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
2 Piston
4 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
2 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
35.03 kmpl
36.5 kmpl
Average Speed
Not Available
Yes
Braking 100-0 km/h
43m
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
110 mm
Not Available
Suspension-Front
Telescopic, 37 mm USD Fork
USD Front Fork, 138.2 mm
Suspension-Rear
Multi-step adjustable Monoshocks with Nitrox
Monoshock Suspension, 160.98 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
25 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
25 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-100/80-17,Rear :-130/70-17
Front :-110/70-17,Rear :-140/60-17
Wheel Size
Front :-17 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
800 mm
815 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.6 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2156*836*1112 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1453 mm
1357 mm
Length
2156 mm
Not Available
Ground Clearance
157 mm
174 mm
Height
1112 mm
Not Available
Width
836 mm
Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 L
10.1 L
Kerb Weight
180 Kg
147 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
300 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
230 mm
230 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
12V / 8AH
Projector head light
Not Available
Yes

Frame Type
Beam Type Perimeter Frame
Split Trellis Frame
Digital Display Type
LCD
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Rain,Road,Off-Road,Sports
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
SuperMoto Mode
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Navigation Type
Turn-by-turn
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available

1st Service
500-750 Km / 30-45 Days
Not Available
2nd Service
4500-5000 Km / 8 Months
Not Available
3rd Service
9500-10000 Km / 1 Year
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
5 Years or 75,000 Km
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
5
Not Available
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
75000
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
KTM 160 Duke
  • Sporty Looks
  • A powerful engine
KTM 160 Duke
  • The pillion seat is narrow
  • No traction control

Is Bajaj Dominar 250 Better Than KTM 160 Duke?

100% users have chosen Bajaj Dominar 250 over KTM 160 Duke in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 16 users have also rated Bajaj Dominar 250 and KTM 160 Duke on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Bajaj Dominar 250 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and features in your bike. But KTM 160 Duke is better on the grounds of safety. On the basis of comfort and maintenance user have rated both the bikes equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Dominar 250 160 Duke
Mileage 4.8 4.3
Performance 5.0 4.7
Comfort 5.0 5.0
Maintenance 4.0 4.0
Safety 2.5 3.0
Features 2.5 1.7
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Which bike is best between Bajaj Dominar 250 vs KTM 160 Duke?
As per the users experiences Bajaj Dominar 250 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and features in your bike. But KTM 160 Duke is better on the grounds of safety. On the basis of comfort and maintenance user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Dominar 250 vs KTM 160 Duke?
The KTM 160 Duke is cheaper than Bajaj Dominar 250 by ₹2,761.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Dominar 250 vs KTM 160 Duke?
For the STD version, 248.77 cc Petrol engine of Dominar 250 produces 27 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 23.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 164.2 cc Petrol engine of 160 Duke produces 19 PS @ 9500 rpm of power and 15.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Bajaj Dominar 250 has better performance.

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