BMW R 1250 RT vs KTM 250 Duke

BMW R 1250 RT Price starts at Rs. 26.66 Lakh which is Rs. 24.39 Lakh costlier than base model of KTM 250 Duke priced at Rs. 2.27 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW R 1250 RT is 22.22 kmpl whereas the mileage of KTM 250 Duke is 30.08 kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW R 1250 RT is powered by 1254 cc cc engine , while KTM 250 Duke is powered by 249.07 cc engine. BMW R 1250 RT is available in 4 different colours while KTM 250 Duke comes with 3 colours. The Comparison BMW R 1250 RT vs KTM 250 Duke can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

R 1250 RT vs 250 Duke

Key Highlights R 1250 RT STD250 Duke STD
Engine Type Air/Liquid Cooled Four Stroke Flat Twin Engine, Double Overhead Camshaft, One Balance Shaft And Variable Engine Timing System BMW Shiftcam. Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, LC4c, SOHC, FI
Max Power 135.9 PS @ 7750 rpm 31 PS @ 9250 rpm

R 1250 RT vs 250 Duke Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW R 1250 RT STDKTM 250 Duke STD
Rating
1 review
101 reviews
Brand Name BMW KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 26.66 Lakh Rs. 2.27 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Air/Liquid Cooled Four Stroke Flat Twin Engine, Double Overhead Camshaft, One Balance Shaft And Variable Engine Timing System BMW Shiftcam. Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, LC4c, SOHC, FI
Max Power 135.9 PS @ 7750 rpm 31 PS @ 9250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
KTM 250 Duke Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm 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. 6,223 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance ... Rs. 12,512 250 Duke Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
200 kmph
148 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
BS6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Air/Liquid Cooled Four Stroke Flat Twin Engine, Double Overhead Camshaft, One Balance Shaft And Variable Engine Timing System BMW Shiftcam.
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, LC4c, SOHC, FI
Engine Displacement
1254 cc
249.07 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
135.9 PS @ 7750 rpm
31 PS @ 9250 rpm
Max Torque
143 Nm @ 6250 rpm
25 Nm @ 7250 rpm
Bore
102.5 mm
72 mm
Stroke
76 mm
61.1 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
1
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
12.63:1

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

Mileage (Overall)
22.22 kmpl
30.08 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
3.7s
...

Suspension-Front
BMW Motorrad Telelever, central spring strut, standard diameter 37 mm, Travel - 120 mm
Wp Apex Usd Forks, 43 mm Diameter
Suspension-Rear
Cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD spring strut, spring preload continuously and hydraulically adjustable via adjuster knob, Travel - 136 mm
Wp Apex Monoshock, 10 Step Preload Adjustable

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36 psi
29 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
36 psi
29 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
42 psi
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
42 psi
32 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-17, Rear :-180/55-17
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
825 mm
820 mm
Load carrying capacity
226 kg
...
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
4 L
3 L
Gross Weight
505 kg
...
Length*Width*Height
2222*985*1570 mm3
...
Wheelbase
1485 mm
1354 mm
Length
2222 mm
...
Ground Clearance
...
176 mm
Height
1570 mm
...
Width
985 mm
...
Fuel Tank Capacity
25 L
15 L
Kerb Weight
279 Kg
162.8 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
276 mm
240 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Anti-theft alert
...
USB charging port
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 11.8AH
12V / 8AH

Cruise Control
...
Frame Type
Two-part frame concept consisting of a main frame and a rear frame bolted to it, with a co-supporting engine
Split Trellis Frame, Aluminum Casted Sub-Frame
Digital Display Type
TFT
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
...
Pillion Seat
Pillion Grab Rail
Calls and Messaging
Navigation assist
Riding Modes
Rain,Road
Track,Street
Traction Control
...
Low battery alert
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Hill Hold
...
Rear Footpegs
Daytime Running Lamps
Additional Features/Information
BMW ShiftCam, On-board Computer, Radio Software, ABS Pro, Electronic Immobiliser, Luggage Rack
Super Moto ABS, Quickshifter+
Windscreen
...
Gear Position Indicator
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
...
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
...
Side Stand Warning
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Tourer Bikes
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Internet Connectivity
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
...
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Clock
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Stepup Seat
...
Low Oil Indicator
External Speakers
...
Cooling System
Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Service Due Indicator
Switchable ABS
...

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years
2 Years or 50,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
...
50000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
KTM 250 Duke
  • Looks Stunning, Quickshifter is really smooth, Exciting yet tractable engine
KTM 250 Duke
  • Can be cramped for taller riders, Slightly dull at slow speeds, Inconsistent fit and finish
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BMW R 1250 RT Vs KTM 250 Duke FAQs

Which bike is best between BMW R 1250 RT vs KTM 250 Duke?
BMW R 1250 RT has out rated KTM 250 Duke on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper BMW R 1250 RT vs KTM 250 Duke?
The KTM 250 Duke is cheaper than BMW R 1250 RT by ₹24.39 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 1250 RT vs KTM 250 Duke?
For the STD version, 1254 cc Petrol engine of R 1250 RT produces 135.9 PS @ 7750 rpm of power and 143 Nm @ 6250 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 249.07 cc Petrol engine of 250 Duke produces 31 PS @ 9250 rpm of power and 25 Nm @ 7250 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW R 1250 RT has better performance.

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