Hero Xtreme 250R vs KTM 390 Duke
KTM 390 Duke Price starts at Rs. 2.84 Lakh which is Rs. 1.11 Lakh costlier than base model of Hero Xtreme 250R priced at Rs. 1.73 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Hero Xtreme 250R is 37 kmpl. In technical specifications, Hero Xtreme 250R is powered by 249.03 cc engine , while KTM 390 Duke is powered by 349.32 cc engine. Hero Xtreme 250R is available in 3 different colours while KTM 390 Duke comes with 3 colours. The Comparison Hero Xtreme 250R vs KTM 390 Duke can be described on the basis of price and specifications.
Xtreme 250R vs 390 Duke
| Key Highlights | Xtreme 250R STD | 390 Duke STD |
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| Engine Type | 4 Stroke, 4 Valve, Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled DOHC | 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, DOHC, Internal Combustion Engine |
| Max Power | 30 PS @ 9250 rpm | 41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm |
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Hero Xtreme 250R
Rs. 1.73 Lakh EMI - Rs. 4,974 View July OffersKTM 390 Duke
Rs. 2.84 Lakh EMI - Rs. 7,779 View July Offers
Xtreme 250R vs 390 Duke Key Highlights
| Basic Info | Hero Xtreme 250R STD | KTM 390 Duke STD |
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| Brand Name | Hero | KTM |
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs. 1.73 Lakh Check On Road Price | Rs. 2.84 Lakh Check On Road Price |
| Engine Type | 4 Stroke, 4 Valve, Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled DOHC | 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, DOHC, Internal Combustion Engine |
| Max Power | 30 PS @ 9250 rpm | 41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
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| 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 |
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Rs. 4,974
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Rs. 7,779
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6% (36 months)
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| Insurance | Rs. 11,593 Xtreme 250R Insurance | Rs. 13,468 390 Duke Insurance |
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Pros and Cons
- Positives
- Negatives
Hero Xtreme 250R
- Great performance across the rev range
- Quick and easy handling around corners
- Most affordable 250cc bike in India
- Looks really aggressive and unique
KTM 390 Duke
- Feature-loaded with premium electronics
- Lightweight and agile handling
Hero Xtreme 250R
- Tall and wide fuel tank can make flat-footing the bike difficult for shorter riders
- Brakes could do with sharper initial bite
- The LCD console feels cluttered and dated
KTM 390 Duke
- Lower performance than 398cc version (390 Duke R)
Is KTM 390 Duke Better Than Hero Xtreme 250R?
100% users have chosen KTM 390 Duke over Hero Xtreme 250R in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 16 users have also rated KTM 390 Duke and Hero Xtreme 250R on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
KTM 390 Duke has out rated Hero Xtreme 250R on all the rating factors.
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 | 390 Duke | Xtreme 250R |
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| Comfort | 5.0 | 4.6 |
| Features | 5.0 | 3.1 |
Videos of Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 250R and KTM 390 Duke
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Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 250R Vs KTM 390 Duke FAQs
Which bike is best between Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 250R vs KTM 390 Duke?
KTM 390 Duke has out rated Hero Xtreme 250R on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 250R vs KTM 390 Duke?
The Hero Xtreme 250R is cheaper than KTM 390 Duke by ₹1.11 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 250R vs KTM 390 Duke?
For the STD version, 249.03 cc Petrol engine of Xtreme 250R produces 30 PS @ 9250 rpm of power and 25 Nm @ 7250 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 349.32 cc Petrol engine of 390 Duke produces 41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm of power and 33.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque
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