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Husqvarna Svartpilen 250 vs KTM 250 Duke Comparison

Compare Husqvarna Svartpilen 250 vs KTM 250 Duke to know which is better. Detailed bikes comparison on Husqvarna Svartpilen 250 vs KTM 250 Duke; compare on-road price, performance and other features on bike comparison site.

Svartpilen 250 vs 250 Duke Comparison Overview

Key HighlightsSvartpilen 250250 Duke
Price2.3 L2.12 L
Power248.8 CC248.8 CC
ClassSportsSports
Mileage35 KM/L30.00 KM/L
Svartpilen 250
Husqvarna Svartpilen 250
*Ex-Showroom Price
₹2.3 L
250 Duke
KTM 250 Duke
*Ex-Showroom Price
₹2.12 L
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STD
Husqvarna Svartpilen 250
STD
2.3 L
ABS BS VI
KTM 250 Duke
ABS BS VI
2.12 L
OverviewSpecificationFeatures

Overview

Overall Rating
7.4
8.2
Design8.508.00
Performance7.758.00
Fuel Consumption7.006.50
Significance7.759.00
Safety7.008.00
Comfort7.259.00
Value For Money6.758.50

Specifications

Engine CC248.8 CC248.8 CC
Max Torque24.0025.00
No. of Gears6 Gears6 Gears
Starting MechanismSelf StartSelf Start

Features

ABS No Yes

Pros Cons of Husqvarna Svartpilen 250

Pros

  • Different, sporty design
  • Decent pricing
  • Decent features

Cons

  • Rear grabrail doesn't gel well with overall design
  • Performance not exciting enough
  • Slight vibrations at top end

Verdict

As one of the first products for a completely new brand for India, the Husqvarna Svartpilen 250 certainly makes for a likeable motorcycle. Yes, the Svartpilen 250 may not be lightning fast or offer dollops of exciting performance, but it's easy to ride, feels well built, and definitely turns heads on the street. In our books, those are more than enough qualities to make the Husqvarna Svartpilen 250 worthy of consideration.

Pros Cons KTM 250 Duke

Pros

  • Updated 249 cc engine with 30.57 bhp and 25 Nm of torque, providing a smooth and engaging ride
  • Significant weight reduction of 8 kg, improving agility and handling
  • Advanced features like a 5-inch LCD screen, Bluetooth connectivity, ride-by-wire, and quick-shifter

Cons

  • Vibrations noticeable between 4500 to 5500 rpm, particularly during highway cruising
  • Stiff ride quality despite increased suspension travel, which may be uncomfortable on rough roads
  • Pillion seat could benefit from better padding for longer rides

Verdict

The KTM 250 Duke gets design inspired by the KTM 1290 Super Duke. The motorcycle also gets a dual-channel supermoto ABS mode. The 250 Duke continues to be powered by a BS6 compliant 248.8 cc single-cylinder engine which makes 30.50 bhp of power at 9250 rpm and 25 Nm of peak torque at 7250 rpm. In terms of rivals, it goes up against the Suzuki Gixxer 250 and its sibling, the Husqvarna 250 Twins. It is one of best options in the 250 cc naked sport motorcycles.

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