KTM 250 Duke vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350 (2020-2025)

Last Updated: August 30, 2026

Among the three, the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 (2020-2025) is the most affordable at Rs. 1.91 Lakh, followed by the KTM 250 Duke at Rs. 2.27 Lakh and the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 at Rs. 3.08 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Meteor 350 (2020-2025) leads with a claimed 41.88 kmpl, ahead of the 250 Duke at 30.08 kmpl and the Himalayan 450 at 29.15 kmpl. On the performance front, the 250 Duke uses a 249.07cc engine producing 31 PS @ 9250 rpm, the Himalayan 450 a 452cc engine producing 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm and the Meteor 350 (2020-2025) a 349cc engine producing 20.4 PS @ 6100 rpm. If you're deciding between the 250 Duke, Himalayan 450 and Meteor 350 (2020-2025), the Meteor 350 (2020-2025) is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the 250 Duke stands out for a lighter kerb weight.

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250 Duke vs Himalayan 450 vs Meteor 350 (2020-2025) Comparison Summary

Specification KTM 250 DukeRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450Royal Enfield Meteor 350 (2020-2025)
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.27 LakhRs. 3.08 LakhRs. 1.91 Lakh
Mileage 30.08 kmpl29.15 kmpl41.88 kmpl
Engine 249.07 cc452 cc349 cc
Max power 31 PS @ 9250 rpm40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm20.4 PS @ 6100 rpm
Top speed Not AvailableNot Available114 kmph
Kerb weight 162.8 Kg196 Kg191 Kg

250 Duke vs Himalayan 450 vs Meteor 350 (2020-2025) Key Highlights

Basic Info KTM 250 Duke STDRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450 BaseRoyal Enfield Meteor 350 (2020-2025) Supernova Custom
Rating
102 reviews
77 reviews
345 reviews
Brand Name KTM Royal Enfield Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.27 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.08 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. To Be Announced
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, LC4c, SOHC, FI Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC Single-Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Air-Oil Cooled Engine
Max Power 31 PS @ 9250 rpm 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm 20.4 PS @ 6100 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol 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 Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 6,206 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 8,434 @ 6% (36 months)
Not Available
Insurance Rs. 12,501 250 Duke Insurance Rs. 22,326 Himalayan 450 Insurance Not Available
Brochure
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N/A

Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Not Available
Claimed Top Speed
148 kmph
135 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Not Available
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Not Available
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, LC4c, SOHC, FI
Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Single-Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Air-Oil Cooled Engine
Engine Displacement
249.07 cc
452 cc
349 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
31 PS @ 9250 rpm
40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
20.4 PS @ 6100 rpm
Max Torque
25 Nm @ 7250 rpm
40 Nm @ 5500 rpm
27 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Emission Type
Not Available
Not Available
bs6-2.0
Bore
72 mm
84 mm
72 mm
Stroke
61.1 mm
81.5 mm
85.8 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Not Available
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Not Available
Electronic Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio
12.63:1
11.5:1
9.5:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Not Available
Front Caliper
4 Piston
2 Piston
Not Available
Rear Caliper
2 Piston
1 Piston
Not Available

Quarter Mile
Not Available
Not Available
18.74s @ 109.43kmph
Braking (60-0 kmph)
Not Available
Not Available
20.09mm
Braking (80-0 kmph)
Not Available
Not Available
34.40mm
Braking (100-0 kmph)
Not Available
Not Available
51.08mm
Mileage (City)
Not Available
Not Available
41.88 kmpl
Mileage (Overall)
30.08 kmpl
29.15 kmpl
41.88 kmpl
Top Speed
Not Available
Not Available
114 kmph
Average Speed
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Estimated Mileage
30-35 kmpl
25-30 kmpl
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Wp Apex Usd Forks, 43 mm Diameter
Upside Down Fork, 43 mm, Travel 200 mm
Not Available
Suspension-Rear
Wp Apex Monoshock, 10 Step Preload Adjustable
Linkage Type Monoshock, Travel 200 mm
Not Available

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29 psi
32 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
29 psi
32 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32 psi
32 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
32 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-140/80-17
Front :-100/90-19 Rear :-140/70-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke
Alloy

Dry Weight
Not Available
181 kg
Not Available
Seat height
820 mm
825 mm
765 mm
Load carrying capacity
Not Available
198 kg
Not Available
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
3 L
3.4 L
Not Available
Gross Weight
Not Available
394 kg
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2245*852*1316 mm3
2140*845*1310 mm3
Wheelbase
1354 mm
1510 mm
1400 mm
Length
Not Available
2245 mm
2140 mm
Ground Clearance
176 mm
230 mm
170 mm
Height
Not Available
1316 mm
1310 mm
Width
Not Available
852 mm
845 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 L
17 L
15 Liters
Kerb Weight
162.8 Kg
196 Kg
191 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
270 mm
270 mm

Additional Features
Not Available
Not Available
Lubrication - Wet sump forced lubrication, ENGINE OIL GRADE - SAE 15 W 50 API, SL GRADE, JASO MA 2 SEMI SYNTHETIC, AIR CLEANER - PAPER ELEMENT
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Roadside assistance
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Yes
Music control
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Not Available
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
12V / 8AH
Not Available
LED Tail Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Turn Signal Lamp
Not Available
Not Available
Bulb

Frame Type
Split Trellis Frame, Aluminum Casted Sub-Frame
Steel, Twin spar tubular frame
Not Available
Digital Display Type
TFT
TFT
Not Available
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Not Available
Vehicle Location Tracking
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Track,Street
Performance,Eco
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Not Available
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Super Moto ABS, Quickshifter+
Not Available
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Not Available
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Navigation Type
Not Available
Full Maps Navigation
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Yes
Not Available
Internet Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Display
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Analogue
Mobile Application
Yes
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Not Available
Tripmeter
Not Available
Not Available
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Digital
Yes
Not Available
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Footrest
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Backrest
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Air & Oil Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Not Available
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Switchable ABS
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Quick Shifter
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes
Not Available

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

Vehicle Warranty
2 Years or 50,000 Km
3 Years or 30,000 Km
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
2
3
Not Available
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
50000
30000
Not Available
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KTM 250 Duke Comparison with Similar Bikes

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250 Duke Vs Himalayan 450 Vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350 (2020-2025) 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 mileage, performance and safety in your bike. But Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is better on the grounds of comfort, maintenance and features.
Which bike is cheaper KTM 250 Duke vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
The KTM 250 Duke is cheaper than Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 by ₹81,380.
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 the KTM 250 Duke has better performance.

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