KTM 250 Duke vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Last Updated: September 26, 2026

KTM 250 Duke price starts at Rs. 2.27 Lakh, which is Rs. 81,026 cheaper than the base variant of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, priced at Rs. 3.08 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the 250 Duke offers a claimed 30.08 kmpl, while the Himalayan 450 delivers 29.15 kmpl. On the performance front, the 250 Duke uses a 249.07cc engine producing 31 PS @ 9250 rpm and the Himalayan 450 a 452cc engine producing 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm. If you're deciding between the 250 Duke and Himalayan 450, the 250 Duke is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Himalayan 450 stands out for performance.

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250 Duke vs Himalayan 450 Comparison Summary

Specification KTM 250 DukeRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.27 LakhRs. 3.08 Lakh
Mileage 30.08 kmpl29.15 kmpl
Engine 249.07 cc452 cc
Max power 31 PS @ 9250 rpm40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Kerb weight 162.8 Kg196 Kg

250 Duke vs Himalayan 450 Key Highlights

Basic Info KTM 250 Duke STDRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450 Base
Rating
102 reviews
77 reviews
Brand Name KTM Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.27 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.08 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, LC4c, SOHC, FI Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Max Power 31 PS @ 9250 rpm 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
KTM 250 Duke Colors
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 6,215 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 8,434 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 12,507 250 Duke Insurance Rs. 22,326 Himalayan 450 Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
148 kmph
135 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, LC4c, SOHC, FI
Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Engine Displacement
249.07 cc
452 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
31 PS @ 9250 rpm
40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
25 Nm @ 7250 rpm
40 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Bore
72 mm
84 mm
Stroke
61.1 mm
81.5 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.63:1
11.5:1

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

Mileage (Overall)
30.08 kmpl
29.15 kmpl
Average Speed
Yes
Yes
Estimated Mileage
30-35 kmpl
25-30 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Wp Apex Usd Forks, 43 mm Diameter
Upside Down Fork, 43 mm, Travel 200 mm
Suspension-Rear
Wp Apex Monoshock, 10 Step Preload Adjustable
Linkage Type Monoshock, Travel 200 mm

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
32 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-140/80-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Dry Weight
Not Available
181 kg
Seat height
820 mm
825 mm
Load carrying capacity
Not Available
198 kg
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
3 L
3.4 L
Gross Weight
Not Available
394 kg
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2245*852*1316 mm3
Wheelbase
1354 mm
1510 mm
Length
Not Available
2245 mm
Ground Clearance
176 mm
230 mm
Height
Not Available
1316 mm
Width
Not Available
852 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 L
17 L
Kerb Weight
162.8 Kg
196 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
270 mm

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

Frame Type
Split Trellis Frame, Aluminum Casted Sub-Frame
Steel, Twin spar tubular frame
Digital Display Type
TFT
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Yes
Yes
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Track,Street
Performance,Eco
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Super Moto ABS, Quickshifter+
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Navigation Type
Not Available
Full Maps Navigation
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Yes
Internet Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Digital
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Switchable ABS
Yes
Yes
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
500kms/45 days
2nd Service
8500 Km / 5 Months
5000kms/180 days
3rd Service
16000 Km / 8 Months
10000kms/360 days
4th Service
Not Available
15000kms/540 days

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
  • Looks Stunning, Quickshifter is really smooth, Exciting yet tractable engine
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Powerful engine
  • Really comfortable
  • Great price and agile
KTM 250 Duke
  • Can be cramped for taller riders, Slightly dull at slow speeds, Inconsistent fit and finish
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Not the smoothest engine
  • Features could have been more easy to use
  • Tubeless spoke wheels are yet to come

Is Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Better Than KTM 250 Duke?

100% users have chosen Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 over KTM 250 Duke in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 296 users have also rated Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 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 Himalayan 450 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort, maintenance and features in your bike. But KTM 250 Duke is better on the grounds of safety. On the basis of mileage and performance user have rated both the bikes equally.
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 Himalayan 450
Mileage 3.8 3.8
Performance 4.3 4.3
Comfort 4.9 4.3
Maintenance 3.8 3.5
Safety 0.3 0.4
Features 4.6 4.1
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KTM 250 Duke Vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 FAQs

Which bike is best between KTM 250 Duke vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
As per the users experiences KTM 250 Duke is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for safety in your bike. But Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is better on the grounds of comfort, maintenance and features. On the basis of mileage and performance user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper KTM 250 Duke vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
The KTM 250 Duke is cheaper than Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 by ₹81,026.
Which bike offers better performance KTM 250 Duke vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
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 Base version, 452 cc Petrol engine of Himalayan 450 produces 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 40 Nm @ 5500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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