2024 KTM 250 Duke vs BAJAJ Dominar D 250
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 KTM 250 Duke 80 cm Lowest seat here
- BAJAJ Dominar D 250 80 cm Lowest seat here
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 27 hp (BAJAJ Dominar D 250) up to 31.5 hp (2024 KTM 250 Duke).
- Torque spans 23.5 Nm (BAJAJ Dominar D 250) up to 25 Nm (2024 KTM 250 Duke).
- Weight spans 148 kg (2024 KTM 250 Duke) to 180 kg (BAJAJ Dominar D 250).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | KTM 250 Duke | BAJAJ Dominar D 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KTM | BAJAJ |
| Model | KTM 250 Duke | BAJAJ Dominar D 250 |
| Engine size | 250cc | 250cc |
| Power | 31.5hp | 27hp |
| Torque | 25nm. | 23.5nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 148kg | 180kg |
| Front brake | Front four-piston radial fixed BYBRE caliper, 320mm brake disc | ABS (Bybre Brake Calipers) |
| Rear brake | 2-piston floating BYBRE caliper, 240mm disc | ABS (Bybre Brake Calipers) |
| Seat height (cm) | 80cm | 80cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70 17 MRF | 100/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60 R17 MRF | 130/70-17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 43 | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX - Monoshock | Coil-spring Nitrox single shock absorber. |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 163km/h | 160km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13 L – 2.7 L/100km | 13 L – 3.3 L/100km |
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| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5200 | $3231 |
| Brand price lists | View KTM price list | View BAJAJ price list |
| Extra features | -Ride by wire throttle, slipper clutch, digital instrument -Quick start, Cornering ABS, TYPE-C port |
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2024 KTM 250 Duke vs 2023 BAJAJ Dominar D 250: listed specifications
The 2024 KTM 250 Duke and 2023 BAJAJ Dominar D 250 are closely matched in displacement, while the 250 Duke has more peak power and torque, and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
250 Duke and Dominar D 250 have very similar engine displacement (250 cc vs 250 cc).
Peak power
250 Duke has a clear listed power advantage (31.5 hp vs 27 hp).
Torque
250 Duke has a modest listed torque advantage (25 Nm vs 23.5 Nm).
Listed top speed
250 Duke and Dominar D 250 have very similar listed top speeds (163 km/h vs 160 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
250 Duke is notably lighter on the listed weight (148 kg vs 180 kg). 250 Duke and Dominar D 250 have very similar seat heights (80 cm vs 80 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque and weight, while displacement, listed top speed and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KTM 250 Duke vs BAJAJ Dominar D 250?
KTM 250 Duke is listed at 163 km/h (101 mph) vs 160 km/h (99 mph) for BAJAJ Dominar D 250.
Which has more horsepower, KTM 250 Duke or BAJAJ Dominar D 250?
KTM 250 Duke has 32 hp compared with 27 hp on the BAJAJ Dominar D 250.
Which is lighter, KTM 250 Duke or BAJAJ Dominar D 250?
KTM 250 Duke is lighter at 148 kg vs 180 kg for BAJAJ Dominar D 250.
Which is better, KTM 250 Duke or BAJAJ Dominar D 250?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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