BS6 KTM 250 Duke VS BS6 Suzuki Gixxer 250 – All About BS6 KTM 250 Duke VS BS6 Suzuki Gixxer 250 ✓ Overview ✓ Specification ✓ ABS ✓ Features ✓ Colors ✓ Mileage ✓ Performance ✓ Price ✓ Comparison ✓ Images.
BS6 KTM 250 Duke and BS6 Suzuki Gixxer 250 both are belong to the same premium quarter-liter (250cc) segment bikes and both of them are naked muscular bikes in India. Both of these quarter-liter naked muscular bikes come with many advance features loaded and essentially cover everything in terms of advance features that you would want from the premium quarter-liter intentions with a decent price tag. Both bikes are now come with new BS6 compliant standard emission engine with fuel injection system which also improves the overall performance and the fuel efficiency in the bike. Both premium quarter-liter naked muscular bikes are now available in stylish look with attractive colors options and bold body graphics.
BS6 KTM 250 Duke is the aggressive looking and muscular design body panel with new advance technology quarter-liter naked bike from the KTM India lineup. On the other hand, BS6 Suzuki Gixxer 250 is the quarter-liter Suzuki’s new-age styling aggressive looking naked muscular bike from the Suzuki Motorcycle lineup. The BS6 KTM 250 Duke is the popular best aggressive looking muscular bike in the 250cc segment at the moment in India. On the other hand BS6 Suzuki Gixxer 250 is the attractive looking bike with the affordable price tag in the 250cc segment at the moment in India. So, BS6 KTM 250 Duke is stands against its closest rival the BS6 Suzuki Gixxer 250 in the quarter-liter naked muscular bike segments in India.
BS6 KTM 250 Duke VS BS6 Suzuki Gixxer 250 – Specifications:
BS6 KTM 250 Duke is powered by the all-new 248.8cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, BS6 engine with electronic fuel injection system that produces 30 Hp of power at 9000 rpm and 24 Nm of torque at 7500 rpm. The engine is mated to a 5-speed transmission with a wet multi-plate clutch. The suspension duties managed by WP upside down forks at the front and preload-adjustable monoshock at the rear. The Braking duties handled by a 320 mm disc brake at the front and 230 mm disc brake at rear with dual channel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Supermoto mode, which allows the rider to disengage the ABS, for the better handling braking duties and safe ride on the road.
On the other hand, BS6 Suzuki Gixxer 250 is powered by the all-new 249cc, 4-stroke, oil-cooled, single-cylinder, BS6 engine with SOCS (Suzuki Oil Cooling System) and fuel injection system that produces 26.5 Hp of power at 9300 rpm and 22.2 Nm of torque at 7300 rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed transmission with a wet multiplate clutch. The suspension duties managed by 41 mm telescopic forks at the front and monoshock at the rear. The Braking duties handled by a 300 mm disc brake at the front and 220 mm disc brake at rear with dual channel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) for the better handling braking duties and safe ride on the road.
| Specifications | BS6 KTM 250 Duke | BS6 Suzuki Gixxer 250 |
| Engine Description | 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, Single-Cylinder, Fi, BS6 Engine | 4-Stroke, Single Cylinder, Oil Cooled, SOCS, Fi, BS6 Engine |
| Emission Standard | BS6 | BS6 |
| Displacement | 248.8cc | 249 cc |
| Maximum Power | 30 Hp @ 9000 rpm | 26.5 Hp @ 9300 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 24 Nm @ 7500 rpm | 22.2 Nm @ 7300 rpm |
| No. of Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Bore | — | 76 mm |
| Stroke | — | 54.9 mm |
| No. of Gears | 6-Speed | 6-Speed |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Front Brake | 320 mm Disc Brake | 300 mm Disc Brake |
| Rear Brake | 230 mm Disc Brake | 220 mm Disc Brake |
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) | Dual Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) |
| Front Suspension | WP Upside Down Forks | 41 mm Telescopic Forks |
| Rear Suspension | Preload-Adjustable Monoshock | Monoshock |
| Wheels Type | Alloy | Alloy |
| Front Wheel | 17 Inch | 17 Inch |
| Rear Wheel | 17 Inch | 17 Inch |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Front Tyre | 100/80-17 M/C 52P | 110/70-R17 M/C 54S |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70-17 M/C 66S | 150/60-R17 M/C 66S |
| Length | 2026 mm | 2010 mm |
| Width | 836 mm | 805 mm |
| Height | 1267 mm | 1035 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 185 mm | 1340 mm |
| Seat Height | 830 mm | 800 mm |
| Wheel Base | 1357 mm | 165 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13.5 Liters | 12 Liters |
| Kerb Weight | 171 kg | 156 kg |
BS6 KTM 250 Duke VS BS6 Suzuki Gixxer 250 – Features:
BS6 KTM 250 Duke come with many advance features including the new LED headlight setup along with new daytime running lights (DRLs), belly pan, alloy wheels, tubeless tyres, LED taillight and turn signals. The new bike also come with new fully-digital instrument cluster show bike important information like as speedometer, trip meter, odometer, fuel gauge, tachometer, clock, gear indicator, service reminder, ABS light and more. The sculpted fuel tank with extended shrouds, single-piece handlebar, split seats and rear grab rail have give the aggressive and muscular look in the bike. The new bike equipped with additional safety features disc brake at the both front and rear end with the dual channel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) for the advance safety purpose ride in the road. The dual-channel ABS equipped with Supermoto mode, which allows the rider to disengage the ABS.
On the other hand, BS6 Suzuki Gixxer 250 come with many advanced features including the single-piece full LED headlight setup with auto-headlamps on (AHO), LED taillight, split style seat, brushed finish alloy wheels and tubeless tyres. The new bike also come with fully-digital instrument cluster show bike important information like as speedometer, trip meter, odometer, fuel gauge, tachometer, clock, gear display, service reminder, ABS light and more. The sculpted fuel tank and elongated fuel tank extensions enhance the bike’s overall visual appeal. The new bike equipped with additional safety features disc brake at the both front and rear end with the dual channel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) for the advance safety purpose ride in the road. The bike gets the single-piece tubular-type handlebar that provides an upright and relaxed riding position.
| BS6 KTM 250 Duke | BS6 Suzuki Gixxer 250 |
| – LED Headlight with Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) – Dual Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) – Fuel Tank with Extended Shrouds – Fully Digital Instrument Clusters – Electronic Fuel injection System – BS6 Emission Standard Engine – New Bold Body Graphics – Single-Piece Handlebar – Supermoto Mode – Attractive Colors Split-Style Seats – Rear Grab Rail – Tubeless Tyres – LED Taillight – Disc Brakes | – LED Headlight with Auto-Headlamps On (AHO) – Dual Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) – Single-Piece Tubular-Type Handlebar – Upright and Relaxed Riding Position – Elongated Fuel Tank Extensions – Full-Digital Instrument Cluster – BS6 Standard Emission Engine – Brushed Finish Alloy Wheels – Fuel Injection System – Head-Turning Looks – Sculpted Fuel Tank – Split-Style Seats – Wide Rear Tyre – LED Taillight – Disc Brakes |
BS6 KTM 250 Duke VS BS6 Suzuki Gixxer 250 – Colors:
| BS6 KTM 250 Duke | BS6 Suzuki Gixxer 250 |
| – Dark Galvano – Silver Metallic | – Metallic Matte Platinum Silver – Metallic Matte Black |
BS6 KTM 250 Duke VS BS6 Suzuki Gixxer 250 – Mileage:
| Fuel Efficiency | BS6 KTM 250 Duke | BS6 Suzuki Gixxer 250 |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 30 Kmpl | 38.5 Kmpl |
BS6 KTM 250 Duke VS BS6 Suzuki Gixxer 250 – Performance:
| Performance | BS6 KTM 250 Duke | BS6 Suzuki Gixxer 250 |
| Top Speed | 148 Kmph | 148 Kmph |
| 0-60 Kmph | 3.44 Seconds | — |
| 0-100 Kmph | 8.64 Seconds | 10 Seconds |
BS6 KTM 250 Duke VS BS6 Suzuki Gixxer 250 – Price:
| Ex-Showroom Price Delhi | BS6 KTM 250 Duke | BS6 Suzuki Gixxer 250 |
| Main Variant | STD – Rs. 2,09,208 | STD – Rs. 1,65,441 |