Finally the KTM Duke 250 is here and KTM India has ensured to price the latest offering very agresively. The new Duke 250 features great design, a high performance engine and has a price that makes the new baby Duke a value for money bike. Undoubtedly, the Duke 250 is a world class product, but it certainly will have to compete with CKD imports like the Kawasaki Z250. The Z250 is a really loved bike, the only corn being its price. Let’s have a look between the comparison of the  KTM Duke 250 vs Kawasaki Z250 comparison.

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KTM Duke 250 VS Kawasaki Z250

KTM Duke 250 VS Kawasaki Z250 Comparison- Price

KTM Duke 250	Kawasaki Z250
Rs. 1.73 Lakh	Rs 3.43 Lakh

The difference in pricing is huge which makes the Duke 250 a clear winner here. Due to its local production, KTM India has been successful in pricing the Duke 250 very aggressively. Whereas, the Kawasaki Z250 comes to via the CKD-route making it almost twice as expensive as the new 250cc Duke.

KTM Duke 250 vs Kawasaki Z250 Comparison -Specifications

	KTM Duke 250	Kawasaki Z250
Wheelbase	1357 mm	1400 mm
Kerb Weight	144 KGs	168 KGs
Ground Clearance	185 mm	145 mm
Seat Height	830 mm	785 mm
Engine Displacement	248.8 cc single cylinder liquid cooled	249 cc twin cyliner liquid cooled
Power	30 PS @ 9000 RPM	32 PS @ 11,000 RPM
Torque	24 Nm @ 7500 RPM	21 Nm @ 10,000 RPM
Transmission	6-speed Manual	6-speed Manual
Top Speed	158 km/h	165 km/h
Suspension	Front – WP Suspension Upside Down Rear- WP Monoshock	Front – Hydraulic Telescopic Fork Rear- Bottom-link Uni-Trak with 5-way Adjustable Preload
Brakes	Front – 300 mm Disc Rear – 230 mm Disc	Front – 290 mm Disc Rear – 220 mm Disc

When it comes to specifications, the KTM Duke 250 seems to have an edge over the Z250 here too. While the Z250 boasts of a higher power output, it is to be noted that the Duke 250 produces its max. power at a much lower engine speed. It also offers a higher peak torque. Its true that the Z250 offers a twin cylinder engine and a slightly higher top speed, but these become factors become insignificant if you notice that the Duke 250 offers better specifications in all other aspects. Like it has got slightly bigger brakes, bits like USD front suspension and a much lower kerb weight. Both the bikes are equipped with a slipper clutch. However, the Duke 250 does not offer ABS, which the Z250 does.

KTM Duke 250 vs Kawasaki Z250 Comparison – Top Speed

	KTM Duke 250	Kawasaki Z250
Top Speed	158 KMPH	165 KMPH

Due to its slightly higher power output, the Kawasaki Z250 enjoys a higher top speed. However, the Duke 250, with its lower kerb weight and higher torque, has a much faster pick up.

KTM Duke 250 vs Kawasaki Z250 Comparison – Mileage

	KTM Duke 250	Kawasaki Z250
Mileage	30 KM/L	31 KM/L

Both the bikes give almost the same mileage. So when in comes to fuel efficiency, it gets tough to pick out a clear winner among the two. Though it can be said that, the Z250 is a bit expensive to maintain. Thanks to the local production, the KTM Duke 250 has the advantage of a low price of service and spare parts. On the other hand, the Kawasaki Z250 is a bit pretty expensive to maintain.

KTM Duke 250 vs Kawasaki Z250 Comparison – Verdict

The KTM Duke 250 is a clear winner here even though the Kawasaki Z250 is a brilliant machine and there is absolutely no doubt about its capabilities. Thanks primarily to its import duties and  sales & service network, the Z250 ends up losing this comparison. If you have read this article carefully, you must have noticed that, both the bikes are almost evenly matched in areas like mileage, specifications  and top speed. However, the pricing plays a very important role with helping the Duke 250 to emerge as a clear winner.

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