A smart rider is known by the two-wheeler auto bike he or she chooses! A lot depends on the brand or maker of the bike. Let us look at Dominar 250 and Duke 250, launched in India by Bajaj. They hold the key to your street smartness. Dominar 250, offering the same look as Dominar 400, has incorporated some minor mechanical changes. A comparative study of Bajaj Dominar 250 vs KTM Duke 250 shows both the vehicles are unmatched in their versatility as far as the other ranges of auto bikes of different makers are concerned.
These two sleek, powerful bike models, now storming the markets, have made their presence felt across the country, becoming the primary choice of the buyers. Both are easy to ride and smooth in their operations.
On making assessments of these two bike models about pricing, modelling, mechanical speciality or superiority of engines, we can safely rate them as the most adventurous Sports bikes Under 1 Lakh.
Dominar 250 Vs KTM Duke 250: Price Comparison Vs Features
Bajaj Dominar 250: Engine Specifications
Engine
- Single cylinder, 4 strokes, DOHC, 4valve, Liquid-cooled, Twin Spark, FI
- Displacement-248.77 cc
- Max Power-27 Ps @ 8500
- Max Torque-9.81 Nm @ 5000 rpm
- Clutch-Wet, Multiplate with ANS
- Gearbox-6 speed
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Suspension
- Front Suspension - Telescopic, 37mm USD fork, 135mm travel
- Rear Suspension - Multi-step adjustable Mono Shox with Nitrox, Wheel stroke of 110mm
Brakes
- Brakes front (type & size) - ABS, 300 dia disc
- Brakes rear (type & size) - ABS, 230 dia disc
Tyres
- Front - 100/80-17" Tubeless
- Rear - 130/70-17" Tubeless
Fuel Tank
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Electricals
- Battery - 12V, 8Ah VRLA
- Headlamp - LED with AHO, 10 units
Dimension
- L X W X H (mm) - 2156 X 836 X 1112
- Wheelbase (mm) - 1453
- Ground clearance (mm) - 157
- Kerb weight (kg) - 180
KTM Duke 250: Engine Specifications
Engine
- Design - 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine
- Displacement - 248.8 cm³
- Bore - 72 mm
- Stroke - 61.1 mm
- Power in KW - 22 kW
- EMS - Bosch EMS
- Co2 Emissions - 74.7
- Fuel Consumption - 3.24
Features
- Starter - Electric starter
- Lubrication - Wet sump
- Transmission - 6-speed
- Primary Drive - 30:80
- Secondary Gear Ratio - 15:46
- Cooling - Liquid-cooled
Suspension
- Front Suspension - WP upside-down Ø 43 mm
- Rear Suspension - WP mono-shock
- Suspension Travel (Front) - 142 mm
- Suspension Travel (Rear) - 150 mm
Brakes
- Front Brake - Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc
- Rear Brake - Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc
- Front Brake Disc Diameter - 300 mm
- Rear Brake Disc Diameter - 230 mm
Fuel Tank
- Capacity (Approx.) - 13.4 L
Dimensions
- Chain - 15:46
- Steering Head Angle - 65 °
- Wheelbase - 1357 ± 15.5 mm
- Ground Clearance - 185 mm
- Seat Height - 830 mm
- Dry Weight - 147 kg
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Baja Dominar 250 Or KTM Duke 250
Naturally, it is up to the buyer which one he or she selects. When we compare both these models on pricing, we find that both are consumer-friendly and perfect as sports bikes under 1 lakh – they do not tax your pocket exorbitantly. You can buy them with easy loans.
Dominar 250 is priced at Rs 1.60 Lakhs*, nearly Rs 30,000 cheaper than the Dominar 400. In comparison, the Duke 250 is priced at Rs 1.98 Lakhs* (all prices ex-showroom).
Keeping all comparisons in mind, we can go with either of these two premium bikes.
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