KTM 160 Duke Vs Honda CBR 250R comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 1.71 Lakh

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₹ 1.74 Lakh

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KTM 160 Duke Vs Honda CBR 250R Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the 160 Duke Vs CBR 250R on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

160 Duke Vs CBR 250R – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the KTM 160 Duke in New Delhi starts at ₹ 1.71 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 1.79 Lakh for the fully-loaded model.

Summary	KTM 160 Duke	Honda CBR 250R
Price	₹ 1.71 Lakh	₹ 1.74 Lakh
Manufacturer	KTM	Honda
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	38.00 KM/L	29.00 KM/L
Power	18.7 bhp @ 9,500 rpm bhp	26.15 bhp
Engine	164.2 CC	249.6 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

160 Duke Vs CBR 250R – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the KTM 160 Duke base engine returns 38 KM/L.

160 Duke Vs CBR 250R – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the KTM 160 Duke gets bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Liquid Cooled, Single-cylinder, SOHC	N/A
Engine CC	164.2 CC	249.6 CC
Engine Power	18.7 Bhp @ 9,500 Rpm	26.15
Max Torque	15.5 Nm @ 7,500 Rpm	22.90
Top Speed	120 kmph	N/A
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6	N/A
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid-Cooled
Fuel Delivery	FI	Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	Electric Self-Start	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2072 mm	2032 mm
Width	831 mm	720 mm
Height	1109 mm	1127 mm
Wheelbase	1357 mm	1367 mm
Ground Clearance	174 mm	145 mm
Kerb Weight	147 kg	163 kg
Seat Height	815 mm	790 mm
Chassis Type	Split Trellis Frame	Twin Spar

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	10.1 L	13.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	2.5 L
Mileage	38.00 KM/L	29.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	380 km	N/A

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	WP USD Fork (138 Mm Travel)	Telescopic
Rear Suspension	Monoshock (161 Mm Travel)	Spring Loaded Hydraulic Type (monoshock)
Front Brake Type	Disc (radial Caliper)	Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	320 mm	296 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc (floating Caliper)	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	230 mm	220 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	N/A
Front Tyre	110/70-17	110/70-17 Tubeless
Rear Tyre	140/60-17	140/70-17 Tubeless
Wheel Type	17-inch Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheel

Standard Features

Instrument Console	Fully Digital	-
Odometer	Digital	-
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Yes
Start Mechanism	Self-start Only	-
Hazard Warning Indicator	No	-
Stand Indicator	Yes	-
Tripmeter Count		Yes
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Low Battery Indicator	No	No
Gear Indicator	Yes	No
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	No
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	Yes	-
Pillion Seat Type	Stepped Seat	-
Remote Key	No	-
Cruise Control	No	-

Safety Features

Traction Control	No	-
ABS	Dual-channel AB	-
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft	No	-

Electricals

Head Light	Dual LED Headlight	-
Tail Light	LED	-
Turn Signal Lamp	Yes	-
DRLs	Yes	-
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	No	-
Hazard Warning Indicator	No	-

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone Connectivity	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	-
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	-
GPS & Navigation	Yes	-
USB Charging Port	No	-
SOS	No	-

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	2-year Warranty	-
Standard Vehicle Warranty	10 Years (extended Warranty Offered)	-

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