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2025 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs KTM 250 Duke Comparison

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Meteor 350 vs 250 Duke Comparison Overview

Key HighlightsMeteor 350250 Duke
Price1.91 L2.12 L
Power349.0 CC248.8 CC
ClassCruiserSports
Mileage41.88 KM/L30.00 KM/L
Meteor 350
Royal Enfield Meteor 350
*Ex-Showroom Price
₹1.91 L
250 Duke
KTM 250 Duke
*Ex-Showroom Price
₹2.12 L
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Royal Enfield Meteor 350
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1.91 L
ABS BS VI
KTM 250 Duke
ABS BS VI
2.12 L
OverviewSpecificationFeatures

Overview

EMI Starting From₹5,672/month₹6,298/month
User Rating
8.4
8.2
Design8.508.00
Performance8.008.00
Fuel Consumption8.006.50
Significance9.009.00
Safety8.758.00
Comfort8.009.00
Value For Money8.508.50

Specifications

Engine CC349.0 CC248.8 CC
Max Torque27.0025.00
No. of Gears5 Gears6 Gears

Features

ABS- Yes

Pros Cons of Royal Enfield Meteor 350

Pros

  • Tubeless tyres
  • Refined engine
  • 3 variants available with customisation options

Cons

  • Lacks features
  • Cruising speed limited to 110 kmph
  • Heavy clutch lever feel

Verdict

The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 will not just be a replacement for the Thunderbird 350 in India, but has been developed as a global product. According to Royal Enfield, it will be sold in India and will also cover the markets of Thailand, Europe and North America. It has been developed with learnings and knowledge from the flagship 650 Twins, which is apparent in the refinement levels and engineering. With smoother and livelier performance, the new RE Meteor 350 is perhaps the best 350 cc engine.

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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