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Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 vs KTM 250 Duke

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 or KTM 250 Duke? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between V-Strom SX 250 and 250 Duke. Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 Price starts at Rs.2.12 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Std and KTM 250 Duke Price starts at Rs.2.39 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 is 1 cylinder, 249 cc Engine can generate 26.1 bhp @ 9300 rpm power whereas KTM 250 Duke is a 1 cylinder, 249 cc Engine can generate 30.57 bhp @ 9250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, V-Strom SX 250 provides a mileage of 36 kmpl (base model), and 250 Duke has a mileage of 30.8 kmpl (base model). Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 is available in 3 colours & 1 variants whereas KTM 250 Duke is available in 3 colours & 1 variants.

V-Strom SX 250 vs 250 Duke

Key HighlightsSuzuki V-Strom SX 250KTM 250 Duke
PriceRs.2.12 LakhRs.2.39 Lakh
Engine Capacity249 cc249.07 cc
Power26.1 bhp @ 9300 rpm30.57 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Mileage/Range36 kmpl30.8 kmpl
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Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 Std bike
Suzuki V-Strom SX 250
Std
Rs. 2.12 Lakh
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KTM 250 Duke
STD
Rs. 2.39 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    2.38 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    2.68 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.3
    4.4
    Transmission Type
    Chain Drive
    Chain Drive
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12 Litres
    15 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    249 cc
    249.07 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston
    Front Disc Size
    300
    320
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    22
    29
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    22
    29
    Front Wheel Size
    19
    -
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    29
    32
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    29
    32
    Rear Wheel Size
    17
    -
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic coil spring oil damped
    WAPEUSforks43mdiameter
    Rear Suspension
    Swing arm type coil spring oil damped
    WP APEX MoNoshock& 10-step preload adjustable
    Front Tyre Size
    100/90 - 19
    -

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    Touch Screen Display
    Fuel level guage
    check
    check
    Gear Indicator
    check
    check
    Tachometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    check
    LED headlight
    check
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    2 Years or 30000 km
    2 Years or 30000 km

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Diamond
    Split-Trellis Frame

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    1 Down 5 Up
    Ignition
    CDI
    CDI
    Spark Plugs
    1 Per Cylinder
    1 Per Cylinder
    Engine Capacity
    249 cc
    249.07 cc
    Engine Type
    4-stroke Single-cylinder oil-cooled SOHC
    Single Cylinder& Liquid Cooled& DOHC& FI Engine
    No. of Cylinders
    1
    1
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Transmission Type
    Chain Drive
    Chain Drive
    Battery Capacity
    0.072 kwh
    1.5 kwh
    Battery Type
    Maintenance Free
    -
    Top Speed
    140 kmph
    148 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    76 mm x 54.9 mm
    72 mm x 61.1 mm
    Configuration
    -
    12.63:1
    Cooling type
    Oil Cooled
    Liquid Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    check
    Call/SMS Alerts
    check
    check
    Front Storage Box
    Geo Fencing
    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    check
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    check
    Pillion Backrest
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Riding Modes
    Service Reminder Indicator
    check
    check
    Under Seat Storage
    GPS & Navigation
    check
    check
    Console Type
    Digital
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    Engine Kill Switch
    check
    check

    Safety

    AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
    check
    check
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    check
    check
    Hazard Warning Switch
    check
    Radial Tyres
    check
    Side Stand Alarm
    -
    check
    Pass Light
    check
    check
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    check
    Turn Signal
    LED
    LED
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Brake Assist
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Power Modes
    Slipper Clutch
    Wet Multiplate
    Assist And Slipper Clutch
    Traction Control System

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2180 mm
    -
    Width
    880 mm
    820 mm
    Height
    1355 mm
    1109 mm
    Wheelbase
    1440 mm
    1354 mm
    Ground Clearance
    205 mm
    176 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12 Litres
    15 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    1.3 Litres
    1.7 Litres
    Body Type
    Adventure
    Sports Bike
    Seat Height
    835 mm
    800 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    167 kg
    162.8 kg

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Looks large for a 250cc bike
    • Excellent punchy performance from Gixxer based engine
    • Comfortable riding posture for both pillion & rider
    • Most refined engine in the Duke series of models
    • Powerful & fast performance overall
    • Design is funky & modern with youthful appeal
    • Braking power is very powerful
    • Ride & handling combo is well tuned for enthusiasts
    Cons
    • More of a soft-trail bike than outright adventure
    • Mid-range vibrations from engine are still present
    • Aggressive riding position is not suited to all
    • Pricey when compared to the rivals
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    Detailed Comparison of Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 and KTM 250 Duke

    Safety

    V-Strom SX 250 comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail. 250 Duke has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail.

    Comfort & Convenience

    Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 has features like Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port and KTM 250 Duke, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.

    Transmission

    Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 comes with 6 Speed Chain Drive transmission and 250 Duke comes with 6 Speed Chain Drive transmission.

    Dimensions

    Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 has a 12 Litres fuel tank with 1355 mm seat height. KTM 250 Duke has 1109 mm seat height and 15 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 and KTM 250 Duke Owner Reviews

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    • 250 Duke Review
      • RH
        Rahul Hessa
        2 Year ago
        3.4
        Think before choose Suzuki Bike is Powerful and comfortable to ride Mileage is okay Worst part is Servicing you will find illiterate unprofessional agent who offers no empathy. They Refused to service my bike in 1st free service I got to move to other city for servicing. So think before choose Suzuki
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      • S
        Sujeet
        2 Year ago
        3.8
        Good bike, being 250cc giving mileage of 38kmpl. Performance is decent.
        Likes (8)
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        Jayasrinath
        2 Year ago
        4.2
        Feel sad For mileage But very comfortable ride
        Likes (5)
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      • AS
        Asif Siddiqui
        2 Year ago
        3.6
        This bike is simply superb for all road drive as it is very comfortable in handling and easy ride
        Likes (3)
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      • D
        Danish
        2 Year ago
        4.6
        Brand could have worked a bit more on the braking system.
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