KTM 250 Duke Vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 2.12 Lakh

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₹ 12.98 Lakh

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KTM 250 Duke Vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the 250 Duke Vs Ninja 1000SX 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.

250 Duke Vs Ninja 1000SX – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX in New Delhi starts at ₹ 12.98 Lakh. On the other hand, KTM 250 Duke price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 2.12 Lakh.

Summary	KTM 250 Duke	Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX
Price	₹ 2.12 Lakh	₹ 12.98 Lakh
Manufacturer	KTM	Kawasaki
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	30.00 KM/L	17.00 KM/L
Power	30.50 bhp	140.00 bhp
Engine	248.8 CC	1043.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

250 Duke Vs Ninja 1000SX – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX base engine returns 17 KM/L. The KTM 250 Duke base returns 30 KM/L.

250 Duke Vs Ninja 1000SX – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the KTM 250 Duke comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	N/A	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-line Four
Engine CC	248.8 CC	1043.0 CC
Engine Power	30.50	140.00
Max Torque	25.00	111.00
Top Speed	N/A	244 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	N/A	BS6
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Fuel Delivery	Fuel Injection System	Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	Self Start	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2072 mm	2100 mm
Width	831 mm	825 mm
Height	1109 mm	1190 mm
Wheelbase	1357 mm	1440 mm
Ground Clearance	176 mm	130 mm
Kerb Weight	163 kg	238 kg
Seat Height	823 mm	815 mm
Chassis Type	Split-Trellis Frame	Aluminium Twin-Tube

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	15.0 L	19.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	N/A
Mileage	30.00 KM/L	17.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	N/A	323 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	WP APEX USD Forks, 43mm Diameter	41 Mm Inverted Fork With Stepless Compression And Rebound Damping And Spring Preload Adjustability.
Rear Suspension	WP APEX Monoshock, 10-step Preload Adjustable	Horizontal Back-Link, Gas-Charged, With Stepless Rebound Damping And Remote Spring Preload Adjustability.
Front Brake Type	Disc With Radially Mounted Calliper	Dual Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	320 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc With Floating Calliper	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	240 mm	250 mm
Tyre Type	N/A	N/A
Front Tyre	110/70 X 17	120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre	150/60 X 17	190/50 ZR17M/C (73W)
Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	-	Digital
Odometer	-	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Yes	Digital
Start Mechanism	-	Electric Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	-	No
Stand Indicator	-	No
Tripmeter Count	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Low Battery Indicator	No	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	-	No
Pillion Seat Type	-	Standard
Remote Key	-	No
Cruise Control	-	No
ABS		-
ABS and Switchable Traction Control	-
Assist And Slipper Clutch	-

Safety Features

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

Electricals

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

Advanced Features

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	-	2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	-	2 Years

Additonal Features

Aluminium Twin-Tube Frame Ensuring A Balance Of Sharp Turning And Firm Handling	-
Comfortable Ergonomics To Comfortable Riding Position	-
Power Mode Selection Riders Can Choose From Full Power Or Low Power Mode	-
The 3-Mode Ktrc System Covers A Wide Variety Of Riding Conditions	-
The Exhaust System Features A 4-Into-2-Pre-Chamber-Into-2 Layout	-

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