KTM is a very popular two-wheeler manufacturer in the Indian market. In January this year, this Austrian two-wheeler maker ventured into the small-displacement adventure sports category with the launch of the all-new KTM 390 Adventure. The 390 Adventure was an instant hit in India but it was still out of reach for many people. So, the company has now launched its new quarter-litre ADV to cater to a larger audience. The KTM 250 Adventure BS6 has been launched in India at a price of Rs. 2.48 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi. However, if it didn't impress you much, fret not. Today, we will be listing for you the top seven alternatives to this new 2020 KTM 250 Adventure BS6.
Before we begin with the alternatives to the new 2020 KTM 250 Adventure BS6, let me quickly tell you the specs of the motorcycle. So, the new ADV 250 is powered by a BS6-compliant 248.8cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected engine. This motor churn outs 30 PS of max. power at 9000 RPM and 24 Nm of peak torque at 7250 RPM. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox and it gets a Power Assist Slipper Clutch (PASC) as standard. For braking duties, it gets disc brakes at either end with dual-channel ABS and KTM's off-road mode. The suspension duties are handled by 43 mm upside-down (USD) front forks with 170 mm of travel and a pre-load adjustable rear mono-shock absorber with 177 mm of travel. Now, let's begin with our list.
2020 KTM 250 Adventure BS6 Alternatives
BMW G310 R BS6
Price Starts at Rs. 2.45 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi
If you don't want an ADV, you can check out this naked streetfighter from BMW. The new BMW G310 R was recently launched in the Indian market. It is powered by a BS6-compliant 313cc single-cylinder, liquid/water-cooled, fuel-injected engine. This motor churns out 34 PS of maximum power at 9500 RPM and 28 Nm of peak torque at 7500 RPM. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. It also gets ride-by-wire throttle technology. For braking duties, it gets disc brakes at either end with dual-channel ABS as standard. The suspension duties on the motorcycle are performed by USD front forks and it gets a mono-shock absorber at the rear. The new 2020 BMW G310 R BS6 is priced at Rs. 2.45 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
TVS Apache RR 310 BS6
Price Starts at Rs. 2.48 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi
If you have the budget and instead of getting an ADV, you want something which is more handsome and feature-loaded, get the TVS Apache RR 310. The new TVS Apache RR 310 is powered by a BS6-compliant 312cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine. This motor churns out 34 PS of power at 9700 RPM and 27.3 Nm of peak torque at 7700 RPM. The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox and gets a slipper clutch as standard. For braking duties, it gets disc brakes at either end with dual-channel ABS as standard. The suspension duties on the motorcycle are performed by USD front forks and it gets a mono-shock absorber at the rear. The new 2020 TVS Apache RR 310 BS6 is priced at Rs. 2.48 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
KTM RC 390 BS6
Price Starts at Rs. 2.53 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi
Next, we have the flagship supersport motorcycle from KTM in our listicle. The new 2020 KTM RC 390 gets new paint schemes and it looks really good. The new 2020 KTM RC 390 is powered by a BS6-compliant 373.2cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine. This motor churns out 43.5 PS of power at 9000 RPM and 36 Nm of torque at 7000 RPM. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. For braking duties, it gets disc brakes at either end with dual-channel ABS as standard. The suspension duties on the motorcycle are performed by USD front forks and it gets a mono-shock absorber at the rear. The new 2020 KTM RC 390 BS6 is currently priced at Rs. 2.48 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi, i.e. just 5000 more than the ADV 250.
KTM Duke 390 BS6
Price Starts at Rs. 2.57 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi
Well if you are a KTM fanboy and want an ultimate motorcycle that can do almost everything on-the-road as well as on-the-track, the Duke 390 should be your pick. The new Duke 390 is powered by a BS6-compliant 373.2cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine. This motor churns out 43.5 PS of power at 9000 RPM and 36 Nm of torque at 7000 RPM. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. The suspension duties on the motorcycle are performed by USD front forks and it gets a mono-shock absorber at the rear. For braking duties, it gets disc brakes at either end with dual-channel ABS as an additional safety aid. The new 2020 KTM Duke 390 BS6 is currently priced at Rs. 2.57 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 BS6
Price Starts at Rs. 2.66 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi
Well, if you are ready to shell out a little bit more money and want a more superior product with an extra cylinder, the RE Interceptor 650 should be your pick. The new Interceptor 650 is powered by a BS6-compliant 648cc, parallel-twin, air-cooled, fuel-injected engine. This motor churns out 47.65 PS of power at 7250 RPM and 52 Nm of peak torque at 5250 RPM. It comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox and gets a slipper clutch too. Also, it gets telescopic forks at the front and dual gas-charged shock absorbers at the rear. The braking duties are performed by disc brakes at either end and it gets dual-channel ABS too. The new 2020 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 BS6 is priced between Rs. 2.64 lakhs - Rs. 2.85 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
BMW G310 GS BS6
Price Starts at Rs. 2.85 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi
Now, as you want an ADV only, you can definitely have a look at the new BMW G310 GS BS6. It gets a host of upgrades and is priced very sensibly. The new 2020 BMW G310 GS is powered by a BS6-compliant 313cc single-cylinder, liquid/water-cooled, fuel-injected engine. This motor churns out 34 PS of maximum power at 9500 RPM and 28 Nm of peak torque at 7500 RPM. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox and gets new ride-by-wire throttle technology. For braking duties, it gets disc brakes at either end with dual-channel ABS as standard. The suspension duties on the new G310 GS are performed by USD front forks and it gets a mono-shock absorber at the rear. The new 2020 BMW G310 GS BS6 is currently priced at Rs. 2.85 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi and thus for just 37,000 rupees more, you can bring home a BMW motorcycle!
KTM 390 Adventure BS6
Price Starts at Rs. 3.04 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi
Finally, the last motorcycle in our listicle is KTM's very own ADV, the KTM 390 Adventure. The 390 ADV is better than the 250 ADV in almost each and every department and you can read our detailed comparo between these two adventure motorcycles by clicking HERE. The KTM 390 Adventure is powered by a BS6-compliant 373.2cc, single-cylinder, four-stroke, DOHC, four-valve, liquid-cooled engine. This fuel-injected motor churns out 43.5 PS of power at 9000 RPM and 37 Nm of peak torque at 7000 RPM. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. For braking duties, it gets disc brakes at either end with dual-channel ABS as standard. The suspension duties on the motorcycle are performed by USD front forks. It gets a mono-shock absorber at the rear and a host of other features too. The new 2020 KTM 390 Adventure BS6 is priced at Rs. 3.04 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
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So, these were the top seven alternatives to the newly launched quarter-litre ADV - 2020 KTM 250 Adventure BS6. Which motorcycle among these seven bikes mentioned in the list will be your pick? Do share your opinions with us in the comments section below. You can also join our 91Wheels Auto Enthusiast Telegram group (click via mobile to join) curated exclusively for the fans, enthusiasts and the owners. Further, subscribe to our YouTube channel for more such amazing motoring updates.
