2024 YAMAHA MT-03 vs 2024 KTM 250 Duke
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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 YAMAHA MT-03 78 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 KTM 250 Duke 80 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2 cm.
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 31.5 hp (2024 KTM 250 Duke) up to 42 hp (2024 YAMAHA MT-03).
- Torque spans 25 Nm (2024 KTM 250 Duke) up to 29.6 Nm (2024 YAMAHA MT-03).
- Weight spans 148 kg (2024 KTM 250 Duke) to 168 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-03).
- Displacement spans 250 cc (2024 KTM 250 Duke) to 300 cc (2024 YAMAHA MT-03).
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| Specification | YAMAHA MT-03 | KTM 250 Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA | KTM |
| Model | YAMAHA MT-03 | KTM 250 Duke |
| Engine size | 300cc | 250cc |
| Power | 42hp | 31.5hp |
| Torque | 29.6nm. | 25nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 168kg | 148kg |
| Front brake | Hydraulic single disc brake, 298mm; ABS | Front four-piston radial fixed BYBRE caliper, 320mm brake disc |
| Rear brake | Hydraulic single disc brake, 220mm; ABS | 2-piston floating BYBRE caliper, 240mm disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 78cm | 80cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70R17 | 110/70 17 MRF |
| Rear tyre | 140/70R17 | 150/60 R17 MRF |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 37mm KYB® inverted fork; 5.1-in travel | WP APEX 43 |
| Rear suspension | Single shock; 7-step preload adjustable, 4.9-in travel | WP APEX - Monoshock |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 180km/h | 163km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 4.2 L/100km | 13 L – 2.7 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $4999 | $5200 |
| Brand price lists | View YAMAHA price list | View KTM price list |
| Extra features | -Slipper Clutch, Digital LCD Instrumentation |
-Ride by wire throttle, slipper clutch, digital instrument -Quick start, Cornering ABS, TYPE-C port |
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2024 YAMAHA MT-03 vs 2024 KTM 250 Duke: listed specifications
The 2024 YAMAHA MT-03 and 2024 KTM 250 Duke differ on the listed specifications: the MT-03 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the 250 Duke has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
MT-03 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (300 cc vs 250 cc).
Peak power
MT-03 has a clear listed power advantage (42 hp vs 31.5 hp).
Torque
MT-03 has a clear listed torque advantage (29.6 Nm vs 25 Nm).
Listed top speed
MT-03 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (180 km/h vs 163 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 168 kg). MT-03 has a lower listed seat height (78 cm vs 80 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of YAMAHA MT-03 vs KTM 250 Duke?
YAMAHA MT-03 is listed at 180 km/h (112 mph) vs 163 km/h (101 mph) for KTM 250 Duke.
Which has more horsepower, YAMAHA MT-03 or KTM 250 Duke?
YAMAHA MT-03 has 42 hp compared with 32 hp on the KTM 250 Duke.
Which is lighter, YAMAHA MT-03 or KTM 250 Duke?
KTM 250 Duke is lighter at 148 kg vs 168 kg for YAMAHA MT-03.
Which is better, YAMAHA MT-03 or KTM 250 Duke?
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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