Ktm Duke 250 vs Yamaha Fz25
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Duke 250 vs Yamaha Fz25. 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. 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 Duke 250
Yamaha Fz25
Horsepower (hp)
30 hp
20.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
24 Nm
20.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
135 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
177 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
135 km/h
130 km/h
Weight
177 kg (wet/curb weight)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.0–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–33 km/L real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L (typical 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
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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