KTM 250 Duke vs Hero Xtreme 250R Spec Comparison: What’s Different?

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While the KTM has built a strong reputation for its sporty character and performance-focused setup, the Xtreme 250R brings Hero MotoCorp’s latest approach to the quarter-litre motorcycle segment. In this comparison, we take a closer look at their specifications, including engine output, dimensions, hardware and key features, to see how the two motorcycles stack up.

The KTM 250 Duke is priced at Rs 2.12 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Hero Xtreme 250R is priced at Rs 1.72 lakh (ex-showroom).

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The KTM 250 Duke measures 2,026mm in length, 820mm in width, 1,109mm in height and has a wheelbase spanning 1,357mm. The motorcycle gets a ground clearance of 176mm, a standard seat height of 800mm, and a kerb weight of 162.8 kg.

The Hero Xtreme 250R measures 2,023mm in length, 828mm in width, 1,062mm in height and has a wheelbase spanning 1,357mm. It gets an 806mm seat height, a 167mm ground clearance and an 11.5-litre fuel tank.

The KTM 250 Duke is powered by a 249.07cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke engine that produces 30.58bhp and 25Nm of torque. The engine comes paired with a 6-speed gearbox and uses fuel injection.

The Hero Xtreme 250R gets a 249.03cc, 4-stroke, 4-valve, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled DOHC engine. Based on the Karizma XMR 210 platform, the engine uses a bored-and-stroked architecture and develops 29.5bhp and 25Nm of torque.

The KTM 250 Duke comes equipped with a modern digital instrument cluster, with TFT/LCD display. It also offers smartphone connectivity, call and message alerts, and turn-by-turn navigation. The motorcycle gets dual-channel ABS along with an all-LED lighting setup comprising the headlight, DRLs, tail lamp and turn indicators. Braking duties are handled by a 320mm front disc and a 240mm rear disc.

The Hero Xtreme 250R features 43mm upside-down (USD) front forks and gets a 320mm front petal disc paired with a 230mm rear disc. It comes with dual-channel ABS. The lighting setup is fully LED and includes a Class-D LED projector headlamp with DRLs, LED taillight and indicators. A digital LCD instrument console with Bluetooth connectivity is also offered, providing features such as call and SMS alerts, music controls and turn-by-turn navigation.