Csk Raptor 250 vs Ktm 390 Duke
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Csk Raptor 250 vs Ktm 390 Duke. Csk Raptor 250: 18–22 hp @ 8,000–9,000 rpm (estimated) hp, 155–165 kg (estimated wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120–130 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 5.5/10. Ktm 390 Duke: 44 hp @ 9,000 rpm (2023+ model; earlier models ~43 hp) hp, 171 kg (wet/curb weight – 2023 model; earlier models approx. 169 kg) weight, top speed 167 km/h (est. – note: varies slightly by year/market), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Csk Raptor 250
Ktm 390 Duke
Horsepower (hp)
18 hp
44 hp
Torque (Nm)
18 Nm
39 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
167 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
155 kg
171 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
18–22 hp @ 8,000–9,000 rpm (estimated)
44 hp @ 9,000 rpm (2023+ model; earlier models ~43 hp)
Torque
18–22 Nm @ 6,500–7,500 rpm (estimated)
39 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
120–130 km/h (estimated)
167 km/h (est. – note: varies slightly by year/market)
Weight
155–165 kg (estimated wet/curb weight)
171 kg (wet/curb weight – 2023 model; earlier models approx. 169 kg)
Fuel
3.5–4.5 L/100km (estimated, typical for 250cc Chinese single-cylinder)
3.5–4.5 L/100km (approx. 22–28 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Csk Raptor 250
5.5/10
"Decent budget learner, but only if priced accordingly."
Pros
+Punchy, fuel-efficient single
+Comfortable upright riding position
+Lightweight and flickable handling
Cons
−Chronic electrical reliability issues
−Fork seals fail early
−Mushy suspension out-of-box
Ktm 390 Duke
8.0/10
"Brilliant urban weapon when bought carefully from a responsible previous owner."
Pros
+Savage power-to-weight ratio
+Excellent Bosch cornering ABS
+Sharp, adjustable WP suspension
Cons
−Fragile subframe cracks easily
−Vibration gets tiring long-distance
−Hard seat punishes after 45min
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