KTM 250 Duke vs Royal Enfield Classic 500

KTM 250 Duke Price starts at Rs. 2.39 Lakh which is Rs. 37,532 costlier than base model of Royal Enfield Classic 500 priced at Rs. 2.02 Lakh. The claimed mileage of KTM 250 Duke is 30.08 kmpl whereas the mileage of Royal Enfield Classic 500 is 32 kmpl. In technical specifications, KTM 250 Duke is powered by 249.07 cc engine , while Royal Enfield Classic 500 is powered by 499 cc cc engine. KTM 250 Duke is available in 2 different colours while Royal Enfield Classic 500 comes with 7 colours. The Comparison KTM 250 Duke vs Royal Enfield Classic 500 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

250 Duke vs Classic 500

Key Highlights 250 Duke STDClassic 500 Pegasus Edition
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, FI Engine Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, Air cooled
Max Power 30 PS @ 9250 rpm 27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm

250 Duke vs Classic 500 Key Highlights

Basic Info 250 Duke STDClassic 500 Pegasus Edition
Rating
130 reviews
217 reviews
Brand Name KTM Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.39 Lakh View On Road Price Rs. 2.16 Lakh
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, FI Engine Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, Air cooled
Max Power 30 PS @ 9250 rpm 27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
250 Duke Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
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 Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Kick and Self Start
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 6,560 @ 6% (36 months)
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Insurance Rs. 13,027 250 Duke Insurance ...
Brochure N/A N/A

Engine Type
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, FI Engine
Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, Air cooled
Engine Displacement
249.07 cc
499 cc
Max Power
30 PS @ 9250 rpm
27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm
Max Torque
25 Nm @ 7250 rpm
41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs4
Bore
72 mm
84 mm
Stroke
61.1 mm
90 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
...
2
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
Digital Electronic Ignition
Compression Ratio
12.63:1
8.5:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
30.08 kmpl
32 kmpl
0-60 kmph
...
3s

Suspension-Front
...
Telescopic Forks
Chassis
...
Single down tube, Using engine as stressed member
Suspension-Rear
...
Twin Gas Charged Shock Absorbers With 5-step Adjustable Preload

Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-90/90-19, 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
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke
Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider)
...
22 psi

Seat height
820 mm
...
Length*Width*Height
...
2140*790*1090
Wheelbase
1354 mm
1360 mm
Length
...
2140 mm
Ground Clearance
176 mm
135 mm
Height
...
1090 mm
Width
...
790 mm
Fuel Capacity
15 Liters
13.5 L
Kerb Weight
162.8 Kg
...
Tail Light
LED
Bulb
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
280 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
240 mm
240 mm

Additional Features
Ride By Wire
...
USB charging port
...
Pilot Lamps
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
Bulb

ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Naked Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Internet Connectivity
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Kick and Self Start
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Switch
Display
5 Inch, LCD
...
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Mobile Application
...
Tachometer
Analogue
...
Trip Meter
Digital
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Clock
Digital
...
Low Oil Indicator
...
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Console
...
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Analogue
Mobile Connectivity
...
Switchable ABS
...

Standard Warranty (Years)
...
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
...
10000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives

KTM 250 Duke

  • Looks Stunning\r\nQuickshifter is really smooth\r\nExciting yet tractable engine

Royal Enfield Classic 500

  • Torquey engine
  • Looks
  • Fuel Injection

KTM 250 Duke

  • Can be cramped for taller riders\r\nSlightly dull at slow speeds\r\nInconsistent fit and finish

Royal Enfield Classic 500

  • Weight
  • No rear disc brake nor ABS
  • Vibrations
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250 Duke and Classic 500 Competitors

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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which is better classic 350 or classic 500 in performance?
  • M having stealth black 500 and its such a special feeling to own the RE which cannot be expressed in words but when it comes to 350 or 500 it is totally on your usage as the first thing is mileage which does not differ much as i m getting around 30+ and in 350 it is around 35 but when it comes to driving for sure you feel d diff the 500 variant is much more plesant in driving. so in my opinion just go for 500 but if you are luking price wise u can choose 350 bcz in looks both are same if you are not choosing the 500 only colour variant
  • Difference will be on the inflow of the fuel . 350 is with carburetor and 500 is with fuel injection. 500 got more pickup but lack in fuel efficiency as compare to the counterpart.i' ve rode my classic 350 for almost 5 years, most of the times in the himalayan region.i found no issue regarding the capacity of the engine.on my personal level i would have picked himalayan for classic 500. decision is yours brother. thanks and keep thumping
  • Having owned the Classic 500 I can tell you that it is not worth the extra money. The performance upgrade is not noticeable. I would suggest you gofor the Classic 350 . But the one thing I noticed is the exclusivity of the Classic 500. As far as I know there are only around 10 in my city out of the 1000s of bullets and that really is something special, so if you are looking for exclusivity then go for the 500.
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Q. What is the difference between Classic 350cc and Classic 500cc
  • Well its your prospective of looking at the vehicle difference is nothing more than it is of 350 cc and another one is of 500 cc.
  • It is the capacity of the engine. It is the cubic capacity of the engine. You can check it out on youtube also.
  • No difference but classic 350 was low cost for classic 500 only costs are different
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Q. Planning to purchase a royal enfield, but am confused between the 350cc and the 500cc variant.i want to buy the standard variant for any of the model, as the classic series is too common on the streets these days. the new standard 350cc comes with electric start and disc brakes as per few videos on YouTube. however, loved the forest green colour of the standard 500. heard the 500cc is very expensive to maintain in the long run and unreliable compared to the 350cc.I'll be using the bike for mostly for daily commute as well as occasional weekend rides. please suggest.
  • Go for standard 500 CC bullet. Engine is the same as classic 500. Now abs is standard for all bikes. I am using 500 cc classic model for last 8 years on a daily basis and that too in a crowded Mumbai Traffic. Engine is quite reliable. Well as said 500 cc comes with its own set of issues such as oil leakage. vibration at high speeds, low mileage between 25 to 30 that too post 9k KMS of running. Engines becomes free post 9k KMS..However in new models vibration issue stands sorted to some extent. Mirrors need be changed for better rear view. Go for avenger mirrors. Electric fittings are good. However instrument cluster is an old analogue one and no refinement in it, also the same gets disfunctional after sometime, Post that install a German made analogue console which comes for around 1500. Overall a good bike, highly stable on highways, good body balance, u can drive with both hands off the handle. If u r ready to shelly out 20k a year on maintenance, it will give you a pleasurable experience life long..Even after 200 KMS of running in one stretch u won't feel wired out at all.I will strongly recommend 500 cc bike
  • Only difference is 350 dont use efi and 500 does. Efi is handy if you understand fuse system and even if it blows up u can change with spare one and you are ready to go. Maintenance is same not much difference. Use motul 5100 instead of topgun which is water provided by RE as your engine oil. Do PDI checks throughly as build quality is going down compared to old RE. Test drive both bikes as 500 have extra power so decide after test drive. I owned 500 ds 5 years back. When i went to buy i was looking for 350 but other guy took it for test ride so i took 500 for test ride and till date i never ride 350. So deside after test ride. Best of luck.
  • 1. Daily commute - 350 cc2. Standerd looks unique these days 3. Reliability both are the same 4. Cost of ownership more or less same. 15k kms u will have to replace the fuel filter. Which is 2.5k added ro the service. 5. Milage it depends up on how we ride it. I get around 40 avarage when i drive it casually. Same way i have got a milage of 24 when i was in a hurry.6. If u need a nimble bike with all power like a 200 or 250 cc bike take the 500. Fond of dhug dhug dhug music go for 350. 7. One more thing tyres wears off like 5k kms before 350s. 20k kms tyre life on 350 and in 500 u will wear it of withing 15k kms.
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250 Duke Vs Classic 500 Comparison FAQs

Which bike is cheaper 250 Duke vs Classic 500?

The Royal Enfield Classic 500 is cheaper than KTM 250 Duke by Rs. 22,759.

Which bike offers better performance 250 Duke vs Classic 500?

For the STD version, 249.07 cc Petrol engine of 250 Duke produces 30 PS @ 9250 rpm of power and 25 Nm @ 7250 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Pegasus Edition version, 499 cc Petrol engine of Classic 500 produces 27.57 PS @ 5250 rpm of power and 41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm of torque

User Reviews of Comparison

  • Royal Enfield Classic 500
  • It is the best retro bike and this colour is loved by everyone. Personally I also own a classic 350 gunmetal grey and I have done regular 1200 kms ride in 11 hours from chennai to palakkad and back frequently. It is a value for money bike and good for commuting touring and also a little bit of offroading. Like people says it can take you places with roads or without roads 35 to 36 kmpl is decent mileage for a 500 cc single cylinder mill

    Praveen Kallat few weeks ago
  • I would like to sell my Royal Enfield Classic 500 Desert Strom bike as I bought a car .. it's a well maintained and serviced bike... 27500 kms driven .. first owner... Please call me at 805****416 for further questions or queries...

    Sherren Dsilva few weeks ago
  • it was the most perfect bike I have ever seen.. one of my favorite.. I bought a new car now so I have to sell this bike and I'm not using it too. well serviced good condition bike is worth the price I quoted

    Sherren Nicholas few weeks ago
  • It is a very sturdy and balanced bike very comfortable to maneuver. I have really enjoyed riding it once to Mahabaleshwar and I was so not at all tired after doing 200 km in a day.

    Ravi Mirchandani few weeks ago
  • Good,this bike is heavy and looks gorgeous no words to say about that.But the colour of the silencer changes by time.however it is mattblack how the colour of it changes

    Gokul Das few weeks ago
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