KTM 250 Adventure vs KTM Duke 250

Question 1

Q. Is Duke 250 ABS worth buying? I heard there were issue with air intake and pick up of the bike and there were other issues with engine sound too. Many suggest to go for a Duke 200 or 390 than 250. I am confused. I can't afford 390. My purpose is for daily commute.

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I own a D250 and is a very easy maintain m/cy. So far has not faced issues with air intake, unusual sounds from engine or pick-up. Could be a specific issue with someone not maintaining the vehicle properly.

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For daily commute & yearly 2 time long trip....& .ost important mileage so wich one is perfect machine duke200&250

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Mileage of ktm duke 200bs6

Question 2

Q. Duke 200 vs 250 which one better to Buy ?

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If you like the looks of Duke 390 but do not want so much power in bike, you can go for Duke 250.Duke 250 is significantly pricier than 200 but comes with certain advantages like the impressive design similar to 390, dual channel ABS, a balanced engine which makes it an all-rounder whether you ride within the city or on highways.Duke 200 has its own attractive design, a powerful engine and price advantage.

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If u dont care about latest styling go for duke 200. If u want latest styling go for Duke 250. Mileage is almost same. Duke 250 cost ~35 k more.Duke 200 has single channel ABS rear wheel can lock on hard braking. Duke 250 has dual channel ABS so no worries of wheel getting locked on hard braking. Duke 250 is heavier in weight. I bought Duke 250.

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Duke 200 and Duke 250 both are bikes are best in its performance. But, Duke 200 have more demerits or drawbacks as compared to Duke 250. Both have best riding experience due to its power to weight ratio. Maintenance of Duke 200 and 250 are around same. I recommend you to go for Duke 250 because It is best in its segment. The only demerit of Duke 250 is Lack of ABS. So, instead of this Bike is Superb. Go for DUKE 250. I hope my answer is helpful to you.

Question 3

Q. Which is best for ladakh Duke 250, Dminar 400 or Himalayan?

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Among the available options, we would suggest you to go with the Royal Enfield Himalayan as the bike offers spot on ergonomics for touring, brilliant off-roading credentials, and a higher ground clearance for tackling the uneven road. Moreover, Royal Enfield has ironed out the majority of the issues that plagued the first-gen motorcycle and the bike outshine the rivals as an all-rounder. For a better understanding of compatibility and riding comfort, we would suggest you to take a test ride. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.Read More: - Bajaj Dominar 400 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan - [Royal Enfield Himalayan BS6: Road Test Review@https://www.zigwheels.com/reviews-advice/reviews/royal-enfield-himalayan-bs6-road-test-review/37680/

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https://www.zigwheels.com/reviews-advice/reviews/royal-enfield-himalayan-bs6-road-test-review/37680/" data-repliedtouser="Zigwheels" > I would say ,there is no point in comparing between a 250 cc with a 400 or 500 cc bike , for a ladakh trip ,where the roads arent just tarmac ,you will experience all kinds of terrains , KTM has bravely launched the 390 adventure to go anywhere ,on any type of roads . And yes bajaj 400 has proved itself by finishing a polar Oddessy ride from artic to Antartic .As well as from Banglore to Sydney .whereas i havent seen a royal enfield himalayan doing this .i prefer 390 adventure for ladakh than a 250cc duke .But a point to be noted here is 250 dukes have successfully finished a ladakh ride by many of the owners of the same .

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https://www.zigwheels.com/reviews-advice/reviews/royal-enfield-himalayan-bs6-road-test-review/37680/" data-repliedtouser="Zigwheels" > I would put the Himalayan as the first choice, as it is the bike made for the purpose. However if the choice is between the other two then definitely the Choice would be dominar.... This bike has proven its mantle as many a riders have done bigger rides with this bike.

Question 4

Q. Which is better between Duke 250 and 390?

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When it comes to daily commute facing the real traffic on a daily basis - Duke 250 has only 1 advantage which is shorter handlebar which makes it easier to do cutting and riding zig zag leaving behind others and easily overtaking fellow riders/drivers. Advantage which Duke 390 has is basically dual channel abs which helps you a lot in emergency braking conditions and is much safer option.. on top of it... It is more powerpacked.. It has enhanced TFT display and Bluetooth connectivity which gives you an ease of changing songs, increasing & decreasing volume.. receiving and declining calls from the handlebar itself.. in city traffic its slow moving traffic and its a big hassle to frequently operate your phone wether you have to receive calls.. disconnect existing call or even decline the call... With the help of TFT display you get to know who is calling... wether or not to receive call and you can do all sorts of stuff from the handlebar itself without removing your hands off from the throttle, clutch or brakes. But the only disadvantage is a broad handlebar... RC390 and other bikes have a really short handlebar which helps them to just overtake from a narrow path between two vehicles whereas Duke390 might fail to do so...

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390 had better specs but is also pricier, with heating issues when commuting in heavy traffic. 250 handles both city and highway commuting with ease.

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Duke 390 is more better becuz it has tft screen with many features and it's comfortable and has more power and best in handling and the design is the best in it's segment in naked bikes

Question 5

Q. I am confused Duke 250 ABS 2019 model and Duke 390. Can you please suggest which one is better for city and long riders?

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Power & Fun & Features = 390 DukeDaily Commute & Mileage = 250 DukeNot that 250 Duke isn't fun riding in the city. But 390 Duke is better than 250 Duke when it comes to that aspect.390 Duke's Highlighting features - *Full Color TFT Display*Full LED Headlamp*Switchable Rear ABS*Metzeller Tires*Some Cool features that comes with the TFT display.

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If 65% of the rides are within city and rider is concerned about mileage (my motorcycle returns 31kmpl of combined mileage), then Duke 250 makes sense. If 70% of the time is spent on highways and covering distance soon is a thing of interest, then Duke390 is tremendous value for money.

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Duke 250 is sufficient for both city and long riders, but if ur looking for a bit of extra torque n higher horsepower you can go for the Duke 390. keep in mind the 390 has higher fuel consumption and the engine heats up a little but you'll be riding an absolute monster on the streets. For a person who uses the bike for daily commute and rides in the city majority of the time, Duke 250 with a higher mileage made more sense to buy. I hope I have cleared you confusion.

Question 6

Q. Why the Duke 250 is better than Bullet 350?

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Better handling, better power, better build quality, modern engine, 6 gears, better top speed, better headlight, lite weight, lesser vibration,

Key Highlights	250 Adventure	250 Duke
Ex-Showroom Price	Rs. 2.51 Lakh	Rs. 2.17 Lakh
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	248.76 cc	248.8 cc
Power	30 PS @ 9000 rpm	30 PS @ 9000 rpm

Specs	250 Adventure STD	250 Duke BS6
Ex-Showroom Price	Rs. 2.51 Lakh View On Road Price	Rs. 2.17 Lakh View On Road Price
Rating	4.8 (12 Ratings)	4.3 (750 Ratings)
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-stroke, 4V DOHC Engine	Single Cylinder, 4 Valve, Liquid Cooled, FI, DOHC
Max Power	30 PS @ 9000 rpm	30 PS @ 9000 rpm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Colors
Brakes Front	Disc	Disc
Brakes Rear	Disc	Disc
Wheel Size	Front :-482.6 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
Insurance	Rs. 11,274 250 Adventure Insurance	Rs. 10,694 250 Duke Insurance

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