KTM Duke 250 vs TVS Draken 250 vs TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Comparison

Updated: 11, Jul, 2025 05:43 AM

	KTM Duke 250 Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 2,40,704 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 1996 views All time: 1330068 views	TVS Draken 250 Expected Price ₹ 1,60,000 * Delhi. May vary. Expected POPULARITY This week: 1378 views All time: 1344655 views	TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 1,53,990 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 2127 views All time: 1924022 views
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Wheelbase
	1357 mm	1340 mm	1353 mm
	Ground Clearance
	176 mm	170 mm	180 mm
	Seat Height
	800-820 mm	800 mm	800 mm
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	15 litres	10 litres	12 litres
	Overall Length
	2026 mm	NA	2020 mm
	Overall Width
	836 mm	NA	820 mm
	Overall Height
	1267 mm	NA	1050 mm
	Kerb Weight
	162.8 kg	134 kg	151 kg
PERFORMANCE FIGURES
	0-60 kmph
	3.44 secs	NA	3.9 secs
	0-100 kmph
	8.64 secs	NA	12.9 secs
COMFORT FEATURES
	Electric Start

	Pillion Footrest

	Step-up Seat/Split Seat

	Pillion Grabrail
		NA
	Engine Kill Switch
		NA
	USB Charging
		NA	NA
	Seat height Adjustment
		NA	NA
	Rider’s Footpegs
		NA	NA
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
	Mileage
	KTM Duke 250 mileage is 30-35 kmpl (approximate).	NA	TVS Apache RTR 200 4V mileage is 36 kmpl (approximate).
	Top Speed
	KTM Duke 250 top speed is 148 kmph (speedo-indicated).	NA	TVS Apache RTR 200 4V top speed is 127 kmph (Sport Mode) and 105 kmph (Urban and Rain Mode).
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 250cc street bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 8.64 seconds.		In terms of performance, the 200cc street bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 12.9 seconds.
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	249.07 cc	249.2 cc	197.75 cc
	Number of Cylinders
	1	1	1
	Gearbox Type
	Wet Multiplate	NA	5-Speed Gearbox
	Bore
	72 mm	77 mm	66 mm
	Stroke
	61.1 mm	53.5 mm	57.8 mm
	Compression Ratio
	12.63:1	11.5:1	10.0:1
	Engine Details
	249.07cc, LC4C, Liquid-Cooled, Single Cylinder, DOHC, 4-Stroke Engine	249.2cc, 4-valve, DOHC, Short-Stroke, Single-Cylinder, Race Inspired Engine	197.7cc, Oil-Cooled, Single-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve
	Number of Gears
	6	6	5
	Cooling
	Liquid Cooling with Radiator	Liquid Cooling	Oil Cooler with Ram Air Assist
	Maximum Power
	31 HP @ 9250 rpm	38.5 BHP @ 12000 rpm	20.82 HP @ 9000 rpm
	Maximum Torque
	25 Nm @ 7250 rpm	23 NM @ 9500 rpm	17.25 Nm @ 7250 rpm
	Emission Norms
	BS6-Compliant	BS6-Compliant	BS6 Phase 2
	Fuel System
	Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)	NA	Fuel Injection: Bosch- Closed Loop
	Lubrication
	Wet Sump, Forced	NA	NA
	Clutch
	Power Assisted Slipper Clutch	Wet Multiplate	Wet Multi Plate - Slipper Clutch with 5 Plates
	Throttle System
	Ride-by-Wire	NA	NA
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	Gear Indicator
	Digital	NA
	Service Reminder
	Digital	NA
	Low Fuel Warning Light
		NA
	LED Indicator Lights
		NA	NA
	Low Battery Indicator
		NA
	Low Oil Indicator
		NA	NA
	Engine Check Indicator
		NA	NA
	Gear Shift Light
		NA
	ABS Light
		NA
	Global Positioning System (GPS)
		NA	NA
	Mobile Phone Connectivity Via Bluetooth
		NA
	Fuel Gauge
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Tachometer
	Digital	Analog	Digital
	Trip Meter
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Speedometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Clock
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Odometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS
	Braking System
	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	NA	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) with RPL Control
	Similar Bikes
	Suzuki Gixxer 250 SF, Honda CBR250R, Husqvarna Vitpilen 250, Yamaha FZS 250, Bajaj Dominar 250, Bajaj Pulsar N250, TVS Apache RTR 310	NA	Bajaj Pulsar NS200, KTM Duke 200, Bajaj Pulsar 220F, Hero Xtreme 200R, Honda Hornet 2.0, Yamaha MT-15
	Key Features
	Some of the key KTM Duke 250 features include - 5" LCD Display, Full Split LED Headlamp, Ride-by-Wire, Quickshifter+, SuperMoto ABS, Type-C Charging Port, Power Assisted Slipper Clutch, Aluminium Banana Swingarm, Light Weight Rigid Wheels, Seat with Optional Height Adjust, Footpegs.	Extremely Powerful Engine, USD forks, Lightweight	Some of the key TVS Apache RTR 200 4V features include - All Digital Instrument Console with Bluetooth Connectivity, TVS SmartXonnect Technology, Dedicated Info Switch, Race Telemetry, Lean Angle Mode, Call/SMS Notification, Turn-by-Turn Navigation, Crash Alert System, Race-Tuned Fuel Injection, Dual-Channel ABS, Glide Through Technology, Race-Tuned Slipper Clutch, Petal Disc Brakes, LED Headlight with LED DRL, Racing Double-Barrel Exhaust System, Aerodynamic Claw Mirrors, (USD) Suspension.
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
	Pass Light

	Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)
		NA
	Voltage
	12V	NA	12V
	Capacity
	8Ah	NA	6Ah
	Turn Signal Light (Front)
	LED	NA	LED
	Turn Signal Light (Rear)
	LED	NA	LED
	Battery Type
	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free (VRLA)
	Head Light
	Full Split LED Headlamp	Halogen	LED Headlamp with DRL
	Tail Light
	LED	NA	LED
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW
	Design

	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 250cc street bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 8.64 seconds.		In terms of performance, the 200cc street bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 12.9 seconds.
	Comfort
		NA
	Fuel Economy
		NA
	Features

	Build Quality
		NA
	Value for Money
		NA
BRAKES AND TYRES
	Tubeless Tyres
		NA
	Front Brake
	320mm Single Disc with Radially Mounted Calliper	Single Petal Disc	270mm Petal Disc
	Rear Brake
	240mm Single Disc with Floating Calliper	Single Petal Disc	240mm Petal Disc
	Wheel Type
	Alloy Wheels	Alloys	NA
	ABS
	2-Channel with SuperMoto Mode	NA	2-Channel ABS with Rear Lift Protection (RLP) Control
	Alloy Wheels
		NA
	Front Tyre
	110/70-R17	120/70 x 17	90/90-17 49P (TVS)
	Rear Tyre
	150/60-R17	160/50 x 17	130/70-R17 62P (TVS Eurogrip)
	Front Wheel
	17-inch	NA	1.85" x 17"
	Rear Wheel
	17-inch	NA	3.50" x 17
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Front Suspension
	43mm WP Apex Upside Down Forks	USD Telescopic Forks	Upside Down Suspension
	Rear Suspension
	WP APEX Monoshock, 10-Step Preload Adjustable	Offset Monoshock Suspension	Showa Monoshock
	Frame (Chassis)
	Split-Trellis Frame with Aluminium Sub-Frame	Aluminium Trellis Frame	Double Cradle Split Synchro STIFF
	Front Wheel Travel
	142 mm	NA	NA
	Rear Wheel Travel
	150 mm	NA	NA
	Swingarm
	Aluminium Banana Swingarm	NA	NA
Miscellaneous Information
	Emission (Co2)
	74.7 g/km	NA	NA
	Chain
	5/8 x 1/4” X-Ring	NA	NA
	Steering Angle
	65°	NA	NA
Colour Options and Price in India
	2-Wheeler Type
	Naked	Naked	Naked
	Official Tagline
	The Thrill Chaser	NA	Racing DNA Unleashed
	Bike Variant
	KTM Duke 250 (New Model)	TVS Draken 250	TVS Apache RTR 200 4V (New Model)
	Latest Price in India
	KTM Duke 250 price is Rs 2.41 lakh (ex-showroom).	TVS Draken 250 is expected to be priced around Rs 1.60 lakh in India (ex-showroom).	TVS Apache RTR 200 4V price is Rs 1.54 lakh (ex-showroom).
	Availability Status in India
	Available	Upcoming	Available
	Colour Options
	Ceramic White, Electric Orange, Atlantic Blue	White	Gloss Black, Pearl White, Matte Blue, Matte Black, Glossy Black, Granite Grey
	Fuel Type
	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
	On Road Price
	KTM Duke 250 on road price is around 2.82 lakh.	NA	TVS Apache RTR 200 4V on road price is Rs 1.77 lakh in Delhi, Rs 1.83 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 1.79 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 1.82 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest TVS dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.