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Spec Comparison: KTM 250 Duke v Bajaj Dominar 250

March 26, 2020 by Azaman Chothia Leave a Comment

Let’s compare the specifications of the Bajaj Dominar 250 and the KTM 250 Duke in their BS6 avatar.

KTM 250 Duke v Dominar 250 Pic WEB

The 250-cc segment in India is growing rapidly. Until now, Bajaj were one of the only manufacturers that did not have an offering in this segment. Rumours long ago stated that a 250-cc model from Bajaj was in the works and would be a Pulsar model. Now, we have the new 250-cc model but takes its styling and design from their most powerful offering – Dominar 400. KTM have been offering the 250 Duke for a while now and the latest BS6 model is priced at Rs 2 lakh (ex-showroom), Rs 40,000 more than the Dominar 250, which is priced at Rs 1.60 lakh (ex-showroom). Here is a list that will help you make your mind up when deciding whether the Dominar is the right amount of bang for the buck, or if the 250 Duke is worth paying the extra sum for.

Engine

Make and Model KTM 250 Duke Bajaj Dominar 250
Engine Displacement 248.8-cc 248.7-cc
Engine Type Single-cylinder, four-valve DOHC, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine Single cylinder, four-valve, DOHC, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine with twin-spark
Power 30 hp at 9,000 rpm 27 hp at 8,500 rpm
Torque 24 Nm at 7,500 rpm 23.5 Nm at 6,500 rpm

Both units are single-cylinder engines which are liquid-cooled and fuel-injected. The only difference is that the engine in the Dominar uses twin spark-plugs while the KTM gets a single spark-plug. The KTMs are known for their raw power delivery and as we can see KTM 250 Duke makes 30 hp and revs up to 9,000 rpm . That’s three horses more than the Bajaj Dominar 250 which has 27 hp and revs up to 8,500 rpm. On the other hand, the peak torque of the KTM is 24 Nm at 7,500 rpm, which is 0.5 Nm up and is arrived at 1,000 rpm after that of the Dominar’s, which is 23.5 Nm at 6,500 rpm.

Suspension

Make and Model KTM 250 Duke Bajaj Dominar 250
Front WP Apex 43-mm USD, telescopic forks 37-mm USD, telescopic forks
Rear WP mono-shock with adjustable preload Mono-shock with adjustable preload

Brakes

Make and Model KTM 250 Duke Bajaj Dominar 250
Front 300-mm disc brake 300-mm disc brake
Rear 230-mm disc brake 230-mm disc brake

When it comes to suspension and braking, both bikes are almost similar. The only difference is the size of the front forks, where the KTM gets a 43-mm fork, while the Dominar gets a narrower 37-mm front fork. Both bikes also get dual-channel ABS with a 300-mm disc brake in front and a 230-mm disc brake at the rear. As a bonus on the KTM, there is an option of using the Supermoto ABS mode which disengages the action on the rear brake, allowing the rear wheel to be locked under braking. That allows for some fun slides.

Wheels and Tyre Size

Make and Model KTM 250 Duke Bajaj Dominar 250
Front 110/70 R17 100/80 R17
Rear 150/60 R17 130/70 R17

Both bikes use 17-inch alloy rims at the front and the rear. The difference is the tyre size which is wider on the KTM:110/70 at the front and a 150/60 at the rear compared to the 100/80 front and 130/70 rear on the Dominar.

Dimensions

Make and Model KTM 250 Duke Bajaj Dominar 250
Length 2072 mm 2156 mm
Width 831 mm 836 mm
Height 1109 mm 1112 mm
Ground clearance 151 mm 157 mm
Kerb weight 169 kg 180 kg
Fuel tank capacity 13.4 litres 13 litres

The KTM 250 Duke has a sharp, edgy design, whereas the Dominar 250 shares its styling with the larger-engine Dominar which has a beefy and chunky design. The Dominar 250 is slightly larger than the 250 Duke in terms of length, width and height, and also gets more ground clearance. The advantage that all KTMs have always had is the lightweight factor. The 250 Duke weighs almost 11 kg less than the Dominar 250. The new KTM 250 Duke also gets a larger fuel tank of 13.4 litres compared to the 13-litre fuel tank on the Dominar 250.

In conclusion, the KTM 250 Duke is a more sporty and performance-oriented machine compared to the Bajaj Dominar 250, which should offer more everyday practicality. The other bikes rivalling the 250 Duke and the Dominar 250 are the Suzuki Gixxer 250 (Rs 1.59 lakh ex-showroom), Yamaha FZ25 (Rs 1.35 lakh ex-showroom) and the Benelli Leoncino 250 (Rs 2.5 lakh ex-showroom). We await riding the new 250-cc motorcycles in their BS6 variants to tell you exactly how they fare in a detailed road-test.

a.chothia@nextgenpublishing.net'

Azaman Chothia – who has written 262 posts on Bike India.


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