KTM 250 Duke vs TVS Ronin

Last Updated: September 2, 2026

TVS Ronin price starts at Rs. 1.30 Lakh, which is Rs. 96,477 cheaper than the base variant of KTM 250 Duke, priced at Rs. 2.27 Lakh. On the performance front, the 250 Duke uses a 249.07cc engine producing 31 PS @ 9250 rpm and the Ronin a 225.9cc engine producing 20.4 PS @ 7750 rpm. If you're deciding between the 250 Duke and Ronin, the Ronin is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the 250 Duke stands out for performance.

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250 Duke vs Ronin Comparison Summary

Specification KTM 250 DukeTVS Ronin
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.27 LakhRs. 1.30 Lakh
Mileage 30.08 kmplNot Available
Engine 249.07 cc225.9 cc
Max power 31 PS @ 9250 rpm20.4 PS @ 7750 rpm
Kerb weight 162.8 Kg159 Kg

250 Duke vs Ronin Key Highlights

Basic Info KTM 250 Duke STDTVS Ronin Base - Lighting Black
Rating
102 reviews
215 reviews
Brand Name KTM TVS
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.27 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.30 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, LC4c, SOHC, FI Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, 4 Valve, SOHC
Max Power 31 PS @ 9250 rpm 20.4 PS @ 7750 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
KTM 250 Duke Colors
TVS Ronin Colors
Braking Type Not Available Anti-lock Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Single Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 6,209 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 3,753 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 12,503 250 Duke Insurance Rs. 10,881 Ronin Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
148 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Estimated Top Speed
Not Available
120 kmph
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, LC4c, SOHC, FI
Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, 4 Valve, SOHC
Engine Displacement
249.07 cc
225.9 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
31 PS @ 9250 rpm
20.4 PS @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque
25 Nm @ 7250 rpm
19.93 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Bore
72 mm
66 mm
Stroke
61.1 mm
66 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
Not Available

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 Piston
Not Available
Rear Caliper
2 Piston
Not Available
Braking Type
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System

Mileage (Overall)
30.08 kmpl
Not Available
Average Speed
Yes
Not Available
City Mileage (Tested)
Not Available
42.95 kmpl
Highway Mileage (Tested)
Not Available
40.77 kmpl
Estimated Mileage
30-35 kmpl
40-45 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Rear Suspension Compression Adjustment
Not Available
Yes
Rear Suspension Preload Adjustment
Not Available
Yes
Rear Suspension Rebound Adjustment
Not Available
Yes
Suspension-Front
Wp Apex Usd Forks, 43 mm Diameter
Black, 41 mm USD
Suspension-Rear
Wp Apex Monoshock, 10 Step Preload Adjustable
Mono Shock with 7 Step Adjustable Preload

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29 psi
25 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
29 psi
25 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32 psi
28 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
32 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-110/70-17,Rear :-130/70-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
820 mm
795 mm
Load carrying capacity
Not Available
150 kg
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
3 L
Not Available
Gross Weight
Not Available
311 kg
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2040*805*1170 mm3
Wheelbase
1354 mm
1357 mm
Length
Not Available
2040 mm
Ground Clearance
176 mm
181 mm
Height
Not Available
1170 mm
Width
Not Available
805 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 L
14 L
Kerb Weight
162.8 Kg
159 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
240 mm

Battery Type
Not Available
Lead Acid
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
12V / 6AH
Projector head light
Not Available
Yes
Pilot Lamps
Not Available
Yes

Frame Type
Split Trellis Frame, Aluminum Casted Sub-Frame
Double Cradle Split Synchro Stiff 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
Rain,Urban
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Super Moto ABS, Quickshifter+
Glide Through Technology
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Single Channel
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Physical Key
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
Front Footpegs
Not Available
Forward-set
Idle Stop/Start
Not Available
Yes
Body
Not Available
Metal
Immobilizer
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
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
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Digital
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
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
Yes
Quick Shifter
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

1st Service
1000 Km / 2 Months
750-1000 Kms/30-45 Days
2nd Service
8500 Km / 5 Months
5500-6000 Kms/180 Days
3rd Service
16000 Km / 8 Months
11500-12000 Kms/365 Days
4th Service
Not Available
17500-18000 Kms/550 Days

Vehicle Warranty
2 Years or 50,000 Km
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
2
Not Available
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
50000
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
KTM 250 Duke
  • Looks Stunning, Quickshifter is really smooth, Exciting yet tractable engine
TVS Ronin
  • Torquey engine ensures you don’t have to shift as frequently
  • Excellent fit and finish
  • Lightweight and agile in both city traffic and highway
  • Can easily accommodate tall riders
KTM 250 Duke
  • Can be cramped for taller riders, Slightly dull at slow speeds, Inconsistent fit and finish
TVS Ronin
  • Unimpressive highway performance
  • You’ll need to pull the front brake lever really hard for aggressive braking

Is KTM 250 Duke Better Than TVS Ronin?

100% users have chosen KTM 250 Duke over TVS Ronin in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 514 users have also rated KTM 250 Duke and TVS Ronin 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 KTM 250 Duke is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for safety in your bike. But TVS Ronin is better on the grounds of mileage, maintenance and features. On the basis of performance and comfort 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 Ronin
Mileage 3.8 4.0
Performance 4.3 4.3
Comfort 4.3 4.3
Maintenance 3.5 3.9
Safety 0.4 0.2
Features 4.1 4.3
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Recently Asked User Questions

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KTM 250 Duke Vs TVS Ronin FAQs

Which bike is best between KTM 250 Duke vs TVS Ronin?
As per the users experiences KTM 250 Duke is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for safety in your bike. But TVS Ronin is better on the grounds of mileage, maintenance and features. On the basis of performance and comfort user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper KTM 250 Duke vs TVS Ronin?
The TVS Ronin is cheaper than KTM 250 Duke by ₹96,477.
Which bike offers better performance KTM 250 Duke vs TVS Ronin?
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 - Lighting Black version, 225.9 cc Petrol engine of Ronin produces 20.4 PS @ 7750 rpm of power and 19.93 Nm @ 3750 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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