Harley-Davidson Street Bob vs KTM 250 Adventure

Last Updated: October 7, 2026

KTM 250 Adventure price starts at Rs. 2.53 Lakh, which is Rs. 17.70 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Harley-Davidson Street Bob, priced at Rs. 20.23 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Street Bob offers a claimed 18.18 kmpl, while the 250 Adventure delivers 38.12 kmpl. On the performance front, the Street Bob uses a 1923cc engine producing 92.45 PS @ 5020 rpm and the 250 Adventure a 249.07cc engine producing 31 PS @ 9250 rpm. If you're deciding between the Street Bob and 250 Adventure, the 250 Adventure is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Street Bob stands out for performance.

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Street Bob vs 250 Adventure Comparison Summary

Specification Harley-Davidson Street BobKTM 250 Adventure
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 20.23 LakhRs. 2.53 Lakh
Mileage 18.18 kmpl38.12 kmpl
Engine 1923 cc249.07 cc
Max power 92.45 PS @ 5020 rpm31 PS @ 9250 rpm
Kerb weight 293 Kg176 Kg

Street Bob vs 250 Adventure Key Highlights

Basic Info Harley-Davidson Street Bob STDKTM 250 Adventure STD
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Brand Name Harley-Davidson KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 20.23 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.53 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Milwaukee-Eight® 117 Classic 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine
Max Power 92.45 PS @ 5020 rpm 31 PS @ 9250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Harley Davidson Street Bob Colors
KTM 250 Adventure Colors
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Cast Aluminum Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Analogue Digital
EMI
Rs. 55,389 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 6,941 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 47,319 Street Bob Insurance Rs. 12,953 250 Adventure Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
4
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
140 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Milwaukee-Eight® 117 Classic
4 stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine
Engine Displacement
1923 cc
249.07 cc
Gear Box
Not Available
6 Speed
Max Power
92.45 PS @ 5020 rpm
31 PS @ 9250 rpm
Max Torque
156 Nm @ 2750 rpm
25 Nm @ 7250 rpm
Bore
103.5 mm
72 mm
Stroke
114.3 mm
61.1 mm
Number Of Cylinders
Not Available
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
10.3:1
12.63:1

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

Mileage (Overall)
18.18 kmpl
38.12 kmpl
Average Speed
Not Available
Yes
City Mileage (Tested)
Not Available
38.12 kmpl
Highway Mileage (Tested)
Not Available
35.63 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Dual-bending valve 49 mm telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps; dual rate spring; gaiter covers
WP APEX USD forks, 43 mm diameter, Wheel Travel - 200 mm
Suspension-Rear
Hidden, free piston, coil-over monoshock; 43mm stroke; cam-style preload adjustment
WP APEX Monoshock, Wheel Travel - 205 mm, Adjustable for Preload (10 steps)

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
29 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
29 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
29 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
32 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-100/90-19 Rear :-150/80-16
Front :-100/90-19 Rear :-130/80-17
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Make
Dunlop
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Cast Aluminum
Alloy

Seat height
680 mm
825 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
2.9 L
Engine Oil Capacity
4.7 L
Not Available
Wheelbase
1630 mm
1430 mm
Length
2320 mm
2154 mm
Ground Clearance
125 mm
228 mm
Width
925 mm
900 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 L
14.5 L
Kerb Weight
293 Kg
176 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
Not Available
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
Not Available
240 mm

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

Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Frame Type
Not Available
Split-Trellis Frame Bolt On Sub-Frame
Digital Display Type
Not Available
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Not Available
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Drag-Torque Slip Control System (DSCS), Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Cornering Enhanced Anti-lock Brake System (C-ABS), Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System (C-TCS), Cornering Drag-Torque Slip Control System (C-DSCS)
Offroad ABS, Quickshifter+
Windscreen
Not Available
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Dirt Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Analogue and Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Stepup Seat
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Yes
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Switchable ABS
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes
Shift Light
Not Available
Yes
Quick Shifter
Not Available
Yes

1st Service
Not Available
1000 Kms/45 Days
2nd Service
Not Available
8500 Kms/150 Days
3rd Service
Not Available
16000 Kms/240 Days
Air Filter Service Cost
No
Not Available
Spark Plug Service Cost
No
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
Not Available
2 Years or 30,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
Not Available
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
Not Available
30000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Harley-Davidson Street Bob
  • Looks quite attractive
  • Has loads of features
  • Comes with both tubeless spoke and alloy wheels
KTM 250 Adventure
  • Features a similar look and styling as the KTM 390 Adventure X, Gets a premium looking TFT console with smartphone connectivity, Has a lot of electronic riding aids on offer
Harley-Davidson Street Bob
  • Low ground clearance
  • Misses out on smartphone connectivity features
KTM 250 Adventure
  • Misses out on tubeless spoke wheels which would have made it more capable off-road, Doesn’t get adjustable suspension even as an accessory, Misses out on cruise control
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Harley Davidson Street Bob Vs KTM 250 Adventure FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Harley Davidson Street Bob vs KTM 250 Adventure?
The KTM 250 Adventure is cheaper than Harley-Davidson Street Bob by ₹17.70 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Harley Davidson Street Bob vs KTM 250 Adventure?
For the STD version, 1923 cc Petrol engine of Street Bob produces 92.45 PS @ 5020 rpm of power and 156 Nm @ 2750 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 249.07 cc Petrol engine of 250 Adventure produces 31 PS @ 9250 rpm of power and 25 Nm @ 7250 rpm of torque

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