Ktm Duke 250 vs Ktm Duke 390
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Duke 250 vs Ktm Duke 390. Ktm Duke 250: 30 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 177 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Ktm Duke 390: 46 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 171 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 167 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Duke 250
Ktm Duke 390
Horsepower (hp)
30 hp
46 hp
Torque (Nm)
24 Nm
39 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
135 km/h
167 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
177 kg
171 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
30 hp @ 9,000 rpm
46 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
39 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
135 km/h
167 km/h
Weight
177 kg (wet/curb weight)
171 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
3.0–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–33 km/L real-world average)
3.5–4.2 L/100km (approx. 24–29 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm Duke 250
7.5/10
"A rewarding urban weapon if the service history checks out."
Pros
+Sharp, flickable trellis chassis
+Strong resale value retention
+Punchy enough for commuting
Cons
−Parts and dealer costs high
−Subframe stress crack prone
−Chain wears fast if neglected
Ktm Duke 390
7.8/10
"An electrifying buy if you choose the right year carefully."
Pros
+Exceptional power-to-weight ratio
+Premium suspension and braking
+TFT dash still impresses
Cons
−Early models reliability concerns
−Heat soak in traffic
−Vibration above 7,000rpm
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