If the budget is your main factor, there are several alternatives to KTM 250 Duke which you can find at the same price without any compromise in the performance. The sporty and razor-sharp design of KTM bikes make them very popular but for buyers who are more inclined towards performance and budget and the looks is secondary there are many other options available in the market. The following are some of the top bikes which are available at almost the same price as KTM 250 Duke and definitely does not lack in performance.
KTM RC 200
The brand KTM have given us numerous high performance and quality bike that are wise investments and one such option is the KTM RC 200. The cost of the model is INR5000 less than the KTM 250 Duke. The showroom price is 2.01 lakhs. Belonging to the same family and brand of bike, the KTM RC 200 has a sportier design and full fairing and suitable for better riding postures. Though it is not the best bike in terms of comfort for long rides, if you are inclined towards a sporty design in a budget this is a great alternative to KTM 250 Duke. It has a 199.5 cc, single-cylinder engine with 24.6bhp power and 10,000rpm. The bike is also more lightweight compared to the 250 duke and weighs 159kg.
Bajaj Dominar 400
The Bajaj Dominar 400 actually has a bigger and more powerful engine than the KTM 250 Duke as it is based on the KTM 390. The single-cylinder liquid cooled 373cc engine of Bajaj Dominar 400 generate 39.4BHp power with 8800 rpm. The peak torque of the bike if 35Nm and 7000 rpm. However, the Dominar 400 is quite heavy and the kurb weight is 187kg which is approximately 16kg heavier than the KTM 250 Duke. It has a better straight line stability but the design is not as agile as the Duke model. The Bajaj Dominar 400 cost INr 1, 91,000 in the showrooms.
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Mahindra Mojo
Like the Bajaj Dominar 400, the Mahindra Mojo has a slightly different style and design which is a combination of the street style and touring bike. The updated BS6 Mahindra Mojo has 295cc, single-cylinder engine that runs on Fuel injection technology. For reference, the BS4 bike has 26bhp power with7500 rpm and the peak torque is 28Nm in 5500 rpm. The peak power is likely to be slightly less than the BS4 models though the specifications are yet to be disclosed by the brand. The cost of the Mahindra Mojo is INR 1, 99,000.
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These are some of the alternate option that are also equally popular and many buyers look for them when budget is the primary criterion. Apart from these you can also consider Benelli Imperiale 400, and Jawa Perak. The KTM 250 Duke is a standard that is considered by many bike lovers as the best and hence, search for a similar quality within the same price is common.
