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KTM 250 DukevsSuzuki Gixxer 250

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KTM 250 Duke

68% Match

The KTM 250 Duke is the sharper, more track-focused machine with more power, a slipper clutch, quickshifter, USD forks and a premium TFT dash, justifying its higher price for riders who want performance and tech. The Suzuki Gixxer 250 counters with a lower price, better fuel efficiency and a larger fuel tank, making it the sensible pick for value-focused daily commuters.

KTM 250 Duke

Standard

₹2.17 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

More Muscle on Tap
30.57 bhp and 25 Nm give the Duke a clear edge over the Gixxer's 26.13 bhp and 22.2 Nm for quicker acceleration.
Higher Top Speed
The Duke tops out at 148 kmph versus the Gixxer's 130 kmph, making it the faster machine on open stretches.
Quickshifter Included
The Duke comes with a quickshifter for clutchless gear changes, a feature absent on the Gixxer.

AI Match

68%

KTM 250 Duke

Performance
85%
Comfort
72%
Efficiency
60%
Features & Tech
88%
Safety
78%
Ownership
70%
Practicality
68%
Value
62%

Suzuki Gixxer 250

Standard

₹1.82 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Lower Price Tag
At Rs 1,81,517 ex-showroom, the Gixxer undercuts the Duke's Rs 2,17,400 price by a solid margin.
Better Fuel Efficiency
The Gixxer returns 35 kmpl against the Duke's 32 kmpl, meaning lower running costs over time.
Lighter Kerb Weight
At 156 kg, the Gixxer is lighter than the Duke's 162.8 kg, which can aid agility and low-speed handling.

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Daily Commuter

Your AI pick

Suzuki Gixxer 250

68% Match

The Gixxer 250 is cheaper to buy, sips less fuel, and is lighter for easy filtering through traffic, making it a more sensible daily runabout.

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Why Gixxer 250 for you?

Lower price, lower running cost

At ₹1,81,517 ex-showroom and 35 kmpl owner-reported mileage, the Gixxer 250 costs less upfront and sips less fuel than the Duke's ₹2,17,400 and 32 kmpl, saving money on daily commutes.

Lighter kerb weight

At 156 kg vs 162.8 kg, the Gixxer is a touch lighter, which helps with quick starts, stops and manoeuvring in stop-go traffic.

Simpler, low-maintenance service intervals

Gixxer's early service intervals (750-1000 km) help catch issues sooner and its oil-cooled, simpler engine design tends to be easier on daily upkeep.

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Find out how the KTM 250 Duke and Suzuki Gixxer 250 stack up across key factors and see what makes each of them unique.

KTM 250 Duke

Suzuki Gixxer 250

KTM 250 Duke pulls ahead overall

The Duke's radar skews heavily toward performance, features and tech thanks to its quickshifter, TFT display and premium suspension, while the Gixxer's shape is flatter but edges ahead on efficiency and value, reflecting its role as the more affordable, practical commuter.

More Muscle on Tap

30.57 bhp and 25 Nm give the Duke a clear edge over the Gixxer's 26.13 bhp and 22.2 Nm for quicker acceleration.

Higher Top Speed

The Duke tops out at 148 kmph versus the Gixxer's 130 kmph, making it the faster machine on open stretches.

Quickshifter Included

The Duke comes with a quickshifter for clutchless gear changes, a feature absent on the Gixxer.

A Trade-off

At Rs 1,81,517 ex-showroom, the Gixxer undercuts the Duke's Rs 2,17,400 price by a solid margin.

Key Highlights

Strengths that matter every day.

A side-by-side look at what each one does best, so you can choose what fits your needs.

KTM 250 Duke

Strengths for those who prioritise power, performance and features.

More Muscle on Tap
30.57 bhp and 25 Nm give the Duke a clear edge over the Gixxer's 26.13 bhp and 22.2 Nm for quicker acceleration.
Higher Top Speed
The Duke tops out at 148 kmph versus the Gixxer's 130 kmph, making it the faster machine on open stretches.
Quickshifter Included
The Duke comes with a quickshifter for clutchless gear changes, a feature absent on the Gixxer.
Premium Suspension Setup
WP APEX USD forks and a preload-adjustable monoshock give the Duke more sophisticated damping than the Gixxer's telescopic front and monoshock rear.
Richer Instrument Display
A 5-inch TFT display with turn-by-turn navigation and a dual LED headlamp give the Duke a more premium cockpit and lighting setup than the Gixxer's LCD console and halogen turn signals.

Suzuki Gixxer 250

Strengths for those who prioritise value, efficiency and performance.

Lower Price Tag
At Rs 1,81,517 ex-showroom, the Gixxer undercuts the Duke's Rs 2,17,400 price by a solid margin.
Better Fuel Efficiency
The Gixxer returns 35 kmpl against the Duke's 32 kmpl, meaning lower running costs over time.
Lighter Kerb Weight
At 156 kg, the Gixxer is lighter than the Duke's 162.8 kg, which can aid agility and low-speed handling.
Dual Channel ABS
The Gixxer features dual channel ABS as standard braking tech, giving balanced stopping power front and rear.
Faster Early Service Intervals
The Gixxer's first service at 750-1000 km and subsequent services come sooner, helping catch issues earlier in the ownership cycle.

Features & Specs

Features that matter every day.

Instead of counting features, we compare which ones each vehicle actually includes.

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Power & Performance

Brakes & Wheels

Suspensions & Chassis

Warranty and Services

Dimensions

Safety & Convenience

Mobile App Monitoring
Vehicle Location Tracking Last Park Location Last Park Location
Lights
Headlight Dual LED Headlamp LED Headlamp
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) 1
Brake/Tail Light LED LED
Hazard Warning Lights 1
Pass Light 1 1
Turn Signal LED Halogen Bulb
Seat & Storage
Under Seat Storage No No
Pillion Seat Stepped Seat Stepped Seat
Pillion Comfort Footrest, Grab rail Footrest, Grab rail
Additional Features
Additional Features Ride-by-Wire

Max Power	30.57 bhp @ 9250 rpm	26.13 bhp @ 9300 rpm
Max Torque	25 Nm @ 7250 rpm	22.2 Nm @ 7300 rpm
Top Speed	148 kmph	130 kmph
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Riding Range	480 km	420 km
Riding Modes	Track and Street	No
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement	249.07 cc	249 cc
Mileage - Owner Reported	32 kmpl	35 kmpl
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch	Wet Multiplate
Engine Type	1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves	1 Cylinder, Oil Cooled, 4 Valves
Bore x Stroke	72 mm x 61.1 mm	76 mm x 54.9 mm
Compression Ratio	12.63:1	10.7:1
Spark Plugs	1 Per Cylinder	1 Per Cylinder
Battery	12 V, 8 AH MF battery	Maintenance Free, 12V 6AH
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2B	BS6 Phase 2B

Braking System	Supermoto ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake	Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper	Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brake	Disc, 240 mm, 2 piston caliper	Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Wheel Size	Front - 17 inch, Rear - 17 inch	Front - 17 inch, Rear - 17 inch
Tyre Size	Front - 110/70 - R17, Rear - 150/60 - R17	Front - 110/70 - R17, Rear - 150/60 - R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Tyre Pressure (Rider Only)	Front - 29 psi, Rear - 32 psi	Front - 29 psi, Rear - 33 psi
Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	Front - 29 psi, Rear - 32 psi	Front - 29 psi, Rear - 33 psi

Front Suspension	WP APEX USD forks, 43mm diameter	Telescopic
Rear Suspension	WP APEX Monoshock, 10-step preload adjustable	Monoshock
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	1	1
Chassis Type	Split-Trellis Frame	Diamond

Vehicle Warranty	30,000 km or 2 years	30,000 km or 2 years
No. of Free Services	3	3
1st Service	1000 km or 45 days	750-1000 km or 30-45 days
2nd Service	7500 km or 150 days	4500-5000 km or 165-180 days
3rd Service	15000 km or 240 days	9500-10000 km or 350-365 days

Kerb Weight	162.8 kg	156 kg
Seat Height	800 mm	800 mm
Ground Clearance	176 mm	165 mm
Overall Dimensions (LxWxH)		2010 mm x 805 mm x 1035 mm
Wheelbase	1370 mm	1340 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	15 litres	12 litres
Reserve Fuel Capacity	3 litres	2.4 litres

USB Charging Port	Yes
Cruise Control	Not Available	Not Available
Start Type	Self Start	Self Start
Ride by Wire	1
Side Stand Engine/Motor Cut-off	1	1
Kill Switch	1	1
Adjustable levers	No
Windscreen	No
Saree Guard	1	1
Quickshifter	Yes	No
Traction Control	No	No
Silencer Cover	1	1

Headlight	Dual LED Headlamp	LED Headlamp
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)	1
Brake/Tail Light	LED	LED
Hazard Warning Lights	1
Pass Light	1	1
Turn Signal	LED	Halogen Bulb

Under Seat Storage	No	No
Pillion Seat	Stepped Seat	Stepped Seat
Pillion Comfort	Footrest, Grab rail	Footrest, Grab rail

Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Clock	1	1
Gear Indicator	1	1
Average Speed	1
Instrument Console	5 " TFT Display	LCD Display
Mobile Phone Connectivity	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
GPS & Navigation	Turn by Turn Navigation	Turn by Turn Navigation
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	2 Tripmeters, Digital	2 Tripmeters, Digital
Stand Alarm	1
Low Battery Indicator	1	1
Hazard Warning Indicator	1	1
High Beam Indicator	1	1
Malfunction Indicator	1	1
OTA Updates	Not Available	Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel Consumption	1
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Gear Shift Light	1	1
Low Fuel Indicator	1	1
Low Oil Indicator	1	1
Service Reminder Indicator	1	1
Engine Temperature Indicator	1

KTM 250 DukevsSuzuki Gixxer 250

KTM 250 Duke

Suzuki Gixxer 250

Which one describes you?

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Family Rider

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Every vehicle has a different personality.

KTM 250 Duke pulls ahead overall

Strengths that matter every day.

KTM 250 Duke

Suzuki Gixxer 250

Features that matter every day.

Power & Performance

Brakes & Wheels

Suspensions & Chassis

Warranty and Services

Dimensions

Safety & Convenience

Mobile App Monitoring

Lights

Seat & Storage

Additional Features

Instrument Cluster

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