KTM 250 Duke Vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 2.12 Lakh

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₹ 19.78 Lakh

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Overview

KTM 250 Duke Vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the 250 Duke Vs Ninja ZX-10R 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 ZX-10R – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R in New Delhi starts at ₹ 19.78 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 ZX-10R
Price	₹ 2.12 Lakh	₹ 19.78 Lakh
Manufacturer	KTM	Kawasaki
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	30.00 KM/L	15.00 KM/L
Power	30.50 bhp	193 bhp @ 13000 rpm bhp
Engine	248.8 CC	998.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

250 Duke Vs Ninja ZX-10R – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R base engine returns 15 KM/L. The KTM 250 Duke base returns 30 KM/L.

250 Duke Vs Ninja ZX-10R – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 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	998.0 CC
Engine Power	30.50	193 Bhp @ 13000 Rpm
Max Torque	25.00	112 Nm @ 11400 Rpm
Top Speed	N/A	299 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	N/A	BS6 Phase 2B
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	2085 mm
Width	831 mm	750 mm
Height	1109 mm	1185 mm
Wheelbase	1357 mm	1450 mm
Ground Clearance	176 mm	135 mm
Kerb Weight	163 kg	207 kg
Seat Height	823 mm	835 mm
Chassis Type	Split-Trellis Frame	Twin Spar, Cast Aluminium

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	15.0 L	17.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	2.6 L
Mileage	30.00 KM/L	15.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	N/A	255 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	WP APEX USD Forks, 43mm Diameter	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	WP APEX Monoshock, 10-step Preload Adjustable	Horizontal Back-link, BFRC Lite Gas-charged Shock With Piggyback Reservoir
Front Brake Type	Disc With Radially Mounted Calliper	Dual Semi-Floating Brembo Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	320 mm	330 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc With Floating Calliper	Single Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	240 mm	220 mm
Tyre Type	N/A	Tubeless
Front Tyre	110/70 X 17	120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre	150/60 X 17	190/55 ZR17 M/C (75W)
Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	-	Digital
Odometer	-	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Yes	Yes
Start Mechanism	-	Self Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	-	Yes
Stand Indicator	-	No
Tripmeter Count	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator	No	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	-	No
Pillion Seat Type	-	Stepped
Remote Key	-	No
Cruise Control	-	Yes
ABS
9MB ABS Brakes	-
High-performance Brembo Brake System	-
Instrument Has Everything That Distinguishes A Genuine KTM	-
Power Modes	-
Telescopic Fork Suspension	-
Öhlins electronic steering damper	-

Safety Features

Traction Control	-	Yes
ABS	-	Switchable ABS
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)	-	Yes
Hazard Warning Indicator	-	Yes

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 Or 30,000
Standard Vehicle Warranty	-	2-year Or 30,000

Additonal Features

Aluminium twin-spar frame	-
BFRC lite	-
Bosch Dual channel (with supermoto)	-
Ergonomics Provides Plenty Of Space & Freedom Of Movement	-
Kawasaki Engine Brake Control	-
KCMF (Kawasaki Cornering Management Function)	-
KQS (Kawasaki Quick Shifter-Dual Direction)	-
S-KTRC (Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control)	-
Silencer Is Positioned Close To The Bike'S Overall Centre Of Gravity	-

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