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2017 KTM Duke 250: All You Need To Know About India's New Orange Racer
The wild card entry at the launch of the 2017 edition of the Dukes - Duke 250. Here is all you need to know about the naked bike.
Who would have thought that KTM will surprise everyone with the wild card entry of the Duke 250 at the launch of the 2017 edition Duke series in India?
The gap between the Duke 200 and 390 had to be filled, and KTM-Bajaj duo didn't want to miss the 250cc segment in the country. The Duke 250 is slotted between the 200 and the 390, and the bike shares the best of both its siblings.
Here is all you need to know about the Duke 250 before you make your choice among the naked 250cc bikes in India:
Shared Features:
The KTM Duke 250 is a whole new model in India, and it receives several features including the entry-level Duke 200 and the top-end Duke 390.
The Duke 250 wears the same cosmetics as the Duke 390, with similar dimensions and fuel tank extensions, along with same decals, but with revised badging and positioning.
The Duke 250 misses out on the TFT colour display seen on the Duke 390. Instead, it gets the orange backlit LCD console seen in the Duke 200 and the previous generation Duke 390.
Also, the Duke 250 features a similar headlamp design as the 390, though it comes with halogen light and LED surrounds, unlike the Duke 390 which comes with LED headlight and DRLs. Also, the Duke 250 borrows the slipper clutch feature along with bigger 13.5-litre fuel tank with the Duke 390.
New Engine & Exhaust:
KTM has introduced an all-new engine in India with the 248cc liquid cooled, single cylinder mill. The engine churns out 31bhp and 24Nm of peak torque. Matedto the engine is a 6-speed gearbox and gets a side-swung exhaust setup similar to the 2017 edition Duke 390.
Refreshed Suspension:
The KTM Duke 250 features the open cartridge upside down suspension (USD) upfront. What this means is that unlike closed cartridge forks meant for extreme conditions and professional riders, the open cartridge USD forks are used in enduro bikes which are easy to maintain, cheaper and reliable in the long run.
Braking:
The Duke 250 borrows its suspension from the 390, but the braking setup is similar to the smaller Duke. The bike misses out on the larger 320mm front disc brakes. Instead, it gets the 300mm discs. The rear disc brakes are same on all the Dukes available in India.
When asked about the Duke 250 missing out the ABS feature, the company said that the ABS is more suited for the powerful Duke 390, and the Duke 250 didn't require the ABS function.
Pricing:
KTM has priced the Duke 250 at Rs 1.73 lakh ex-showroom (Delhi). With this pricing, the Duke 250 bridges the gap between the 200 and 390 Dukes. The strategy of placing the product between close price points will help churn out volumes for KTM.
The Duke 250 is positioned as more than just an entry-level 200cc bike, though more accessible than the new premium Duke 390.
So, if you are looking for a premium entry-level naked bike with a premium pricing, then the Duke 250 is positioned well in the market.
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