KTM 250 Duke vs Royal Enfield Bullet 350

Last Updated: October 12, 2026

Royal Enfield Bullet 350 price starts at Rs. 1.67 Lakh, which is Rs. 61,179 cheaper than the base variant of KTM 250 Duke, priced at Rs. 2.28 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the 250 Duke offers a claimed 30.08 kmpl, while the Bullet 350 delivers 37 kmpl. On the performance front, the 250 Duke uses a 249.07cc engine producing 31 PS @ 9250 rpm and the Bullet 350 a 349cc engine producing 20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm. If you're deciding between the 250 Duke and Bullet 350, the 250 Duke is the better pick for performance and a lighter kerb weight, while the Bullet 350 stands out for affordability and mileage.

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250 Duke vs Bullet 350 Comparison Summary

Specification KTM 250 DukeRoyal Enfield Bullet 350
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.28 LakhRs. 1.67 Lakh
Mileage 30.08 kmpl37 kmpl
Engine 249.07 cc349 cc
Max power 31 PS @ 9250 rpm20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm
Kerb weight 162.8 Kg195 Kg

250 Duke vs Bullet 350 Key Highlights

Basic Info KTM 250 Duke STDRoyal Enfield Bullet 350 Military
Rating
102 reviews
366 reviews
Brand Name KTM Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.28 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.67 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, LC4c, SOHC, FI Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Air-oil Cooled
Max Power 31 PS @ 9250 rpm 20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
KTM 250 Duke Colors
Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Single Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 6,247 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 4,810 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 12,527 250 Duke Insurance Rs. 11,498 Bullet 350 Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
2
Claimed Top Speed
148 kmph
110 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, LC4c, SOHC, FI
Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Air-oil Cooled
Engine Displacement
249.07 cc
349 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
31 PS @ 9250 rpm
20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm
Max Torque
25 Nm @ 7250 rpm
27 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Bore
72 mm
72 mm
Stroke
61.1 mm
85.8 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Electronic Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Electronic Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio
12.63:1
9.5:1

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

Mileage (Overall)
30.08 kmpl
37 kmpl
Average Speed
Yes
Not Available
Estimated Mileage
30-35 kmpl
35-40 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Wp Apex Usd Forks, 43 mm Diameter
Telescopic, 41mm Forks, Wheel Travel - 130 mm
Suspension-Rear
Wp Apex Monoshock, 10 Step Preload Adjustable
Twin Tube Emulsion Shock Absorbers With 6-Step Adjustable Preload

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29 psi
32 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
29 psi
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32 psi
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
36 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-100/90-19 Rear :-120/80-18
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Seat height
820 mm
805 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
3 L
2 L
Gross Weight
Not Available
375 kg
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2110*785*1125 mm3
Wheelbase
1354 mm
1390 mm
Length
Not Available
2110 mm
Ground Clearance
176 mm
160 mm
Height
Not Available
1125 mm
Width
Not Available
785 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 L
13 L
Kerb Weight
162.8 Kg
195 Kg
Tail Light
LED
Bulb
Front Brake Size
320 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
153 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
Roadside assistance
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
Halogen
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
12V / 8AH

Frame Type
Split Trellis Frame, Aluminum Casted Sub-Frame
Twin Downtube Spine Frame
Digital Display Type
TFT
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
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Track,Street
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Super Moto ABS, Quickshifter+
ECO Mode
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Single Channel
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Single Channel
Body Type
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Roadster Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Internet Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Digital
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air & Oil Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Switchable ABS
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Quick Shifter
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

1st Service
1000 Km / 2 Months
500 Km/45 Days
2nd Service
8500 Km / 5 Months
5000 Km/180 Days
3rd Service
16000 Km / 8 Months
10000 Km/365 Days
4th Service
Not Available
15000 Km/550 Days
Air Filter Service Cost
Not Available
No
Spark Plug Service Cost
Not Available
No

Vehicle Warranty
2 Years or 50,000 Km
3 Years or 30,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
2
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
50000
30000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
KTM 250 Duke
  • 31 PS, 25 Nm 249cc engine with 6-speed gearbox
  • Engine with instant throttle response
  • Light, flickable handling
  • Smooth bi-directional quick shifter
  • 5inch TFT and switch gear
  • Comfortable, relaxed riding posture
  • Switchable Supermoto ABS, strong brakes
  • Stunning looks
Royal Enfield Bullet 350
  • Refined engine lets you cruise at 90-100kmph effortlessly
  • Comfortable ergonomics and Smooth gearbox
KTM 250 Duke
  • Most expensive 250cc bikes
  • Slightly dull at low RPM
  • Pillion seat slightly uncomfortable
  • Lots of wind blast at triple digit speeds
  • Speed 400 some other bike offer more power for similar money, Slightly dull at slow speeds, Inconsistent fit and finish
Royal Enfield Bullet 350
  • Lever feedback could’ve been better
  • Expensive, priced too close to the Royal Enfield Classic 350

Is Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Better Than KTM 250 Duke?

50% users have chosen Royal Enfield Bullet 350 over KTM 250 Duke in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 810 users have also rated Royal Enfield Bullet 350 and KTM 250 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 Royal Enfield Bullet 350 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety in your bike. But KTM 250 Duke is better on the grounds of features.
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 250 Duke Bullet 350
Mileage 4.1 3.8
Performance 4.5 4.3
Comfort 4.5 4.3
Maintenance 4.0 3.5
Safety 0.9 0.4
Features 3.5 4.1
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KTM 250 Duke Vs Royal Enfield Bullet 350 FAQs

Which bike is best between KTM 250 Duke vs Royal Enfield Bullet 350?
As per the users experiences KTM 250 Duke is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your bike. But Royal Enfield Bullet 350 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety.
Which bike is cheaper KTM 250 Duke vs Royal Enfield Bullet 350?
The Royal Enfield Bullet 350 is cheaper than KTM 250 Duke by ₹61,179.
Which bike offers better performance KTM 250 Duke vs Royal Enfield Bullet 350?
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. Whereas for the Military version, 349 cc Petrol engine of Bullet 350 produces 20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm of power and 27 Nm @ 4000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the KTM 250 Duke has better performance.

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