KTM 250 Duke vs Suzuki V-Strom SX

Should you buy KTM 250 Duke or Suzuki V-Strom SX Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. KTM 250 Duke price in is Rs 2,26,767 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Suzuki V-Strom SX price in is Rs 1,99,918 (ex-showroom). The engine in the 250 Duke makes 31 PS and 25 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of V-Strom SX stand at 26.5 PS and 22.2 Nm respectively. KTM offers the 250 Duke in 3 colours whereas the Suzuki V-Strom SX comes in 4 colours. Out of 26 user reviews, V-Strom SX scores 4.8 whereas the KTM 250 Duke tallies 4.5 out of 5 based on 153 user reviews..The KTM 250 Duke Mileage is around 30.08 kmpl, while the Suzuki V-Strom SX Mileage is around 32 kmpl.

250 Duke vs V-Strom SX

Key Highlights	250 Duke	V-Strom SX
Mileage (Overall)	30.08 kmpl	32 kmpl
Max Power	31 PS @ 9250 rpm	26.5 PS @ 9300 rpm
Body Type	Sports Naked Bikes	Adventure Tourer Bikes
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, LC4c, SOHC, FI	4 Stroke, Single-cylinder, Oil Cooled, SOHC

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Basic Information	KTM 250 Duke	Suzuki V-Strom SX
On-Road Price	Rs.2,57,411* Onwards	Rs.2,27,963* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	30.08 kmpl	32 kmpl
Max Power	31 PS @ 9250 rpm	26.5 PS @ 9300 rpm
User Rating	4.5 Based on KTM 250 Duke Reviews	4.8 Based on Suzuki V-Strom SX Reviews
Body Type	Sports Naked Bikes	Adventure Tourer Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 7,434 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 6,235 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.12,503 250 Duke Insurance	Rs.12,052 V-Strom SX Insurance
Colours	Ebony BlackMetallic SilverSlate GreyView All Colours	QY1 Pearl Fresh Blue and YVB Glass Sparkle BlackYU1 Champion Yellow No 2 and YVB Glass Sparkle BlackYWW Pearl Glacier White and YUA Metallic Mat Stellar BlueYVB Glass Sparkle BlackView All Colours
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Basic Information

KTM 250 Duke

Suzuki V-Strom SX

On-Road Price

Rs.2,57,411* Onwards

Rs.2,27,963* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

30.08 kmpl

32 kmpl

Max Power

31 PS @ 9250 rpm

26.5 PS @ 9300 rpm

User Rating

4.5

Based on KTM 250 Duke Reviews

4.8

Based on Suzuki V-Strom SX Reviews

Body Type

Sports Naked Bikes

Adventure Tourer Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 7,434

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 6,235

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.12,503
250 Duke Insurance

Rs.12,052
V-Strom SX Insurance

Colours

Ebony BlackMetallic SilverSlate GreyView All Colours

QY1 Pearl Fresh Blue and YVB Glass Sparkle BlackYU1 Champion Yellow No 2 and YVB Glass Sparkle BlackYWW Pearl Glacier White and YUA Metallic Mat Stellar BlueYVB Glass Sparkle BlackView All Colours

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, LC4c, SOHC, FI	4 Stroke, Single-cylinder, Oil Cooled, SOHC
Displacement	249.07 cc	249 cc
Number Of Cylinders	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Oil Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	4	4
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch	Wet Multiplate
Ignition	-	Electronic Ignition
Gearbox	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	72 mm	76 mm
Stroke	61.1 mm	54.9 mm
Compression Ratio	12.63:1	10.7:1
Emission Norm Compliance	BS6.2	BS6.2
Max Torque	25 Nm @ 7250 rpm	22.2 Nm @ 7300 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, LC4c, SOHC, FI

4 Stroke, Single-cylinder, Oil Cooled, SOHC

Displacement

249.07 cc

249 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Oil Cooled

Features
USB Charging Port	Yes	Yes
Instrument Console Type	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Navigation	Yes	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Single	Split
Body Graphics	Yes	Yes
Clock	Digital	Yes
Rear Footpegs	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	Yes	-
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Features

USB Charging Port

Instrument Console Type

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Features and Safety
Switchable ABS	Yes	-
Internet Connectivity	Yes	-
Mobile Application	Yes	Yes
Service Due Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Track,Street	-
Quickshifter	Yes	-
Windscreen	-	Yes
Additional Features/Information	Super Moto ABS, Quickshifter+,	Suzuki Ride Connect
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Features and Safety

Switchable ABS

Internet Connectivity

Mobile Application

Service Due Indicator

Performance
Overall Mileage	30.08 kmpl	32 kmpl
Claimed Top Speed	148 kmph	140 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

30.08 kmpl

32 kmpl

Claimed Top Speed

148 kmph

140 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	15 L	12 L
Width	-	880 mm
Length	-	2180 mm
Height	-	1355 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	3 L	2.4 L
Ground Clearance	176 mm	205 mm
Wheelbase	1354 mm	1440 mm
Kerb Weight	162.8 kg	167 kg
Seat height	820 mm	835 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

15 L

12 L

Width

880 mm

Length

2180 mm

Height

1355 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Indicators	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lamps	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	Yes	-
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Indicators

LED

Daytime Running Lamps

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	320 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Size	240 mm	220 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	29 psi	22 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	29 psi	22 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	32 psi	29 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	32 psi	29 psi
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

320 mm

300 mm

Rear Brake Size

240 mm

220 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

29 psi

22 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

29 psi

22 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Split Trellis Frame, Aluminum Casted Sub-Frame	Diamond

Underpinnings

Frame

Split Trellis Frame, Aluminum Casted Sub-Frame

Diamond

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

KTM 250 Duke
- The new 250 cc engine offers more power and punchy acceleration to enjoy those long rides on weekends.
- An affordable street fighter that comes with Supermoto ABS, Quickshifter+, slipper clutch, 5" TFT display and much more.
- Excellent handling, ride by wire and cornering ABS ensures you have a smooth and safe ride, every time.
- The aggressive styling, sharp features and edgy design on this KTM 250 makes it one of the most appealing street naked bikes.
Suzuki V-Strom SX
- Has a smooth and refined engine
- Gets a comfortable seating position
- Has a very aggressive design with clean and sharp bodylines

KTM 250 Duke
- The lack of good low-end torque can make it quite frustrating to ride in city traffic.
- The maintenance and running cost (high fuel consumption) of the Duke 250 can seem a bit steep compared to other naked street fighters in this category.
- Some riders report that the seat cushioning is too hard while the taller riders dislike the ergonomics.
Suzuki V-Strom SX
- Gets no additional suspension travel than its faired sibling-the Gixxer 250
- Tall seat height of 835mm
- The windscreen is useless above 100kmph

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User Reviews of Comparison

250 Duke
V-Strom SX

N
navneet on Jun 29, 2026
4.5
Duke 250 review
Amazing bike and very beginner friendly. Duke 250 GEN 3 is one of the most amazing beginner bikes to learn how to ride on. It comes with dual ABS and good features that really sold it for me. I had this bike for 2 years now and I can vouch on the handling, servicing and mileage aspects is one of the best.
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parveen on May 25, 2026
5.0
Good life my best ever bike
Because it is my dream to buy this bike. I love it. Mujhe ya bike lena tha, jab se me college me aaya hu. Sab k pass bike hai but mera pass bike nahi thi, is liye mujhe ye bike lena ka dream tha. Bike me ache features hai. In this bike, everything is good. Me travel karta hu is bike se aur sath me har jagah jata hu. Bike ki maintanence achi hai aur good for long routes also. Suspensions bhi bahot ache se kaam karte hai. Overall good bike. Yes, Ye bike best hai for a cool look and sporty feature ke sath nice seat and display also. I like this bike because it has so many features. I am so lucky that I bought this bike time. I love it. Must buy.
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abhisar on May 19, 2026
4.8
Best 250CC street fighter for the price
KTM Duke 250. I recently bought and I am loving it so far. Its aggressive looks turns heads every time. In city, it feels great and on highway, it gives you confidence. Mileage, breaks and performance is great. Other than this, build quality feels premium. Switch gear is solid and TFT Display is amazing. Also it has quick shifter.
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H
happy on Mar 30, 2026
5.0
is segment mai sabse badiya bike hai mileage is good
Small body but power is cool and this bike design is wow and suspension is very smooth. The best part of bike is quick shifter, bike is very cool. look at the tyre size / front and back tyre size is so good. Long trip ke liya sabse best bike hai or comfort to kya he hai front tyre ka size sabse cool lga or back tyre ka size to sabse behtar hai or seat cowl wow long ride mai hip mai no pain and best part of head light wow aggressive look like a beast. Duke 390 is the beast, small body but power is incredible looks so good, mileage is best, segment for this model 2026 40 to 45 per litre and best part of bike installed quick shifter and seat cowl is best and very comfortable.
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Y
yadu on Dec 19, 2025
4.3
Genuine review Duke 250 after 7 months
Duke 250 design is what got me flabbergasted. value for money is great. Good looking bike with mischievous intent if you twist the throttle, manageable maintenance cost, best in class features like ride bidirectional quick shifter, TFT display, phone connectivity, best braking in segment. You can flick the bike with great reflex, you'll get a good average if you keep it between 60-80 at 6k -8k RPM, I'm getting around 35 kmpl and if i rev it upto 10k I'll be getting 24-26 kmpl average. My Only concerns are the headlight projection is not that good but adjustable, and the seat is stiff, not for long travel and comfort but to dominate. If your looking for a bike with stealth and road presence this is the bike, I had shortlisted duke 390 also but at last i got 250 because it's more practical with good power delivery and decent milage and look wise both are around same except for features.
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KTM 250 Duke Reviews

250 Duke Reviews

V
vikas on Jul 13, 2026
4.7
Meaningful touring bike
For bike performance, like engine, comfort, reliability, smooth ride. Availability, It is a great bike to compete with peer bikes. Actually, It is under rated. Overall it is in good package with great price tag. Mileage was also as per my requirement. Pros- bike handling is superb. Engine performance is awesome and AVG is great. Comfortable on good roads. Cons- rear suspension could have been better or softer. Headlight through is not at all good need aux lamp. Horn is like scooty. Daily or occasional touring or commuter, looking for fine engine with great average, at very affordable price. Looking for reliable engine from reliable brand with great network of service centre hassle free bike to enjoy long riding.
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ankit on Apr 14, 2026
4.8
The Great Adventure Touring Bike
I Purchased This Bike On 1 March 2026 This Bike Is Best For Touring With Great Comfort 👍 Reliability Is Also Good I Face No Trouble During My Ride Which Is Good Looks Are Attractive Head Turner For People's But The Instrument Console Looks Outdated Need New Colourfull Display Else Everything Is Fine👍
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O
om on Feb 16, 2026
4.5
Jack of all trades
This bike is a jack of all trades. Reliable, decent power, great handling, economical to maintain. Amazing looks. Nimble in traffic. Just point and shoot. Amazing liquid cool technology. Never you shall face any overheating issue. I have driven my vstorm 250 for close to 25000 kms. Both city and highway, even taken it to Ran of Kutch also to the mountains and regular trips to Rajasthan. The bike is a mile muncher. Upright sitting posture shall keep motivating u to push for more. Stiff suspension gives u great confidence on corners. However slightly to stiff for potholes. Yes it bike you could consider as it ticked all the right boxes for me. However I would personally suggest to take a test drive of all the bikes in the same segment and have open perspective you will definitely shall be inclined to opt for the vstorm because of its versatility and looks.
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N
naveen on Jan 30, 2026
4.8
Perfect bike
great machine for long drives and city ride, decent mileage and ultimate riding comfort. Good power, excellent riding posture. Good weight balance, Brake bite could have been more effective. Built quality not upto the mark but decent, service is not up to the mark, suzuki should work on its service quality.
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K
karthik on Oct 28, 2025
5.0
Comfortable and great for tall riders
I picked this bike after checking many online reviews. I saw that it was good for tall people and had great comfort. I wanted bike that looked nice and was also good for city and village roads. I liked the way it feels when you sit on it. It was not too heavy and had a big seat. That is why I chose this bike. It felt like a good deal. I ride it every day to college and for trips. The engine is smooth, and I love how it moves fast when needed. I rode on hills and also through bad roads. The bike stayed strong and soft. No big shakes. The brakes are fast and work well. It never gave me trouble. It feels light and steady. Riding this bike makes me feel very free and safe. Yes, I really think others should try this bike. It is perfect for young people and also for people who want safety. It is easy to control and also good for fun rides. I have had no problem with it, and that is why I always recommend it. The design is also nice. I would say yes, go buy this bike if you want fun, comfort, and safety in one.
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FAQs on KTM 250 Duke and Suzuki V-Strom SX

Q) Which bike is better KTM 250 Duke or Suzuki V-Strom SX?

A) As per our average user rating, KTM 250 Duke has a score of 4.5/5 while Suzuki V-Strom SX has rate of 4.8 /5.

Q) Which bike among KTM 250 Duke and Suzuki V-Strom SX is cheaper?

A) KTM 250 Duke price starts at Rs 2,26,767 & Suzuki V-Strom SX price starts at Rs 1,99,918 in Delhi . Suzuki V-Strom SX is cheaper between these.

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