Ktm Duke 450 vs Ktm Duke 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Duke 450 vs Ktm Duke 250. Ktm Duke 450: N/A hp, N/A weight, top speed N/A, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Duke 450
Ktm Duke 250
Horsepower (hp)
— hp
30 hp
Torque (Nm)
— Nm
24 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
— kg
177 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
N/A
30 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
N/A
24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
135 km/h
Weight
N/A
177 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
N/A — model does not exist (NOTE: Best estimate unavailable as no such production model exists)
3.0–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–33 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm Duke 450
7.8/10
"Brilliant when maintained properly, a nightmare when it hasn't been."
Pros
+Explosive single-cylinder performance
+World-class WP suspension
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring handling
Cons
−Maintenance costs bite hard
−Vibration on long rides
−Hard to find clean examples
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
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