KTM 250 Duke vs Yamaha Fz25
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
KTM 250 Duke vs Yamaha Fz25. KTM 250 Duke: 30 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, ~149 kg (329 lbs) weight, top speed ~140 km/h (87 mph), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Yamaha Fz25: 20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 153 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
KTM 250 Duke
Yamaha Fz25
Horsepower (hp)
30 hp
20.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
24 Nm
20.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
140 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
149 kg
153 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
30 hp @ 9,000 rpm
20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
20.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
~140 km/h (87 mph)
130 km/h
Weight
~149 kg (329 lbs)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
—
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
KTM 250 Duke
8.0/10
"The best 250 chassis money can buy, maintenance demands included."
Pros
+Razor-sharp chassis dynamics
+Addictive high-revving engine
+Premium components throughout
Cons
−Expensive dealership servicing
−Vibration above 7,000rpm
−Suspension wears prematurely
Yamaha Fz25
7.5/10
"A genuinely solid commuter that rewards patient, informed buyers."
Pros
+Reliable fuel-injected engine
+Strong resale value retention
+Low running costs
Cons
−Vibes above 7,000rpm
−Rear suspension often neglected
−Highway cruising feels strained
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