KTM has announced that the RC 250 and 250 Duke would not be a part of Indian lineup of KTM bikes, making it nearly impossible to launch by the next year. However, if the manufacturer plans to discontinue the RC200 from is stable,the addition of the bigger RC is possible at an increase in price. The bike comes with a powerful 249 cc engine producing 30.87 BHP and 24 NM of torque. It is one of the most aggressively preforming 250 cc bike, with standard 2 channel ABS for enhanced safety. The 6-speed transmission is flawless and the bike gets an ultra light 37.2 kg engine. It would have been priced around INR 1,90,000-1,95,000 if ever launched in India.

KTM RC 250 - Racing Genes

Hi Rishav,

Don't bother about RC250. Go ahead with RC390 if you really want a hard core affordable racer bike. Just check if now RC390 has come in with Slipper Clutch or not. Duke 390 already is now coming with Slipper Clutch. If you are not too particular about buying a faired motorcycle, then buy Duke 390. It is the best value for money in the segment.

Features given by KTM are absolutely far ahead of the competition while the price is much lower. Duke 390 is around 2.2 - 2.3 lakhs on road and it is faster than much costlier bikes like Yamaha YZF-R3, Kawasaki Ninja 300 and even Benelli 300.

People keep talking of quality etc. - I own KTM Duke 200 for last 3.5 years and it is totally trouble free motorcycle giving excellent performance for its price. The shine of its colour/plastic parts is intact, no rattling sounds, no rusted bolts or silencer etc. parts...No reduction in pick up and average....

Just be aware - you will be moving to a relatively expensive segment and maintaining it requires some care. But it will still be cheaper to maintain than Japanese brands in that segment. Duke 200 and Duke 390 are the best bikes you can buy in their segment and you can go ahead without too much thinking.

Beware - Duke/RC are much focussed on high performance and handling. So they have stiff suspension and it takes some effort to adjust with it. Relatively Yamaha R3, Ninja 300 and Benelli TNT 300 will all be far more comfortable. Benelli is very comfortable. But performance of Duke/RC will blow you away compared to all of them. Also KTM Duke/RC (200-390) are very lightweight bikes and hence cutting through traffic is very easy on them. Duke 390 is most practical thing you can buy.

It's definitely the RC series from KTM which gets more attention from everyone. The Duke 200 gets black alloy wheels and black underpinnings, making it look a bit decent whereas the RC200 gets Orange wheels and underpinnings, making it more attractive to the eye. Also, the fully faired bikes are considered as superbikes in India whereas even a 1000 cc bike without fairing gets ignored many a times. You should definitely go for RC200 as it would serve your purpose the best way whereas others in the segment look much common and lesser attractive.

KTM RC 200 - City Performance

Considering all the aspects of motorbiking, the KTM RC390 would be a better option than Yamaha R3. The strongest factor for this would be the price tag, which sees a difference of INR 1.10 lakh in both the bikes. KTM RC390 produces more power from its single cylinder 373.2 cc motor, making out 43 BHP and 35 NM of torque. It comes with ABS for both wheels and dual projector headlamps, making it a better choice than the R3. Also, it comes with USD forks instead on conventional ones on the R3. On the other hand, R3 has a twin cylinder motor, making it good for long rides and comes with a bigger fuel tank also. I would suggest KTM RC390 as your new bike.

KTM RC 390 - Racing Genes

The KTM RC200 comes with a top speed of 140 kmph. The bike is powered by a 199.5 cc, 1-cylinder liquid cooled and fuel injected engine. It produces 24.6 BHP and 19.2 NM of torque. The bike comes with excellent running dynamics and shares its design with the elder RC390. It comes with a 6-speed manual transmission and would not win if raced against RS400. The basic reason is that both the bike belong to a different category. RC is a 200 cc bike whereas the RS400 is 373.2 cc bike. It can reach a top speed of 170+ kmph and would make it more fast to reach 100 kmph. The RC200 comes with a price tag of INR 1,67,000 and the price of Pulsar 400 is yet to be announced.

KTM RC 200 - City Performance

The CBR250R gets a high top speed figure of around 150 kmph whereas the RC200 gets a 140 kmph top speed. The 249 cc engine of the CBR250R is powerful enough to take the 167 kg bike from 0-100 kmph in 9 seconds. It produces 26 BHP @ 8500 rpm and 22.9 NM @ 7000 rpm. The 6-speed gearbox is smooth and flawless on the Honda CBR250R. The CBR also comes first when it comes to braking. It comes loaded with ABS and gets a price range of INR 1,58,362-1,87,998. The CBR250R is offered in 4 different shades and also had a limited Repsol edition in the past.

The best bike in terms of practicality from all of the above is Bajaj Pulsar RS200. All the bikes are equipped with the same 199.5 cc, liquid cooled and fuel injected motors. The Pulsar is in a lighter state of tune, producing 24.2 BHP @ 9,750 rpm and 18.6 NM @ 8,000 rpm whereas the other two produce 24.5 BHP and 19.2 NM of torque. The Pulsar gets a price difference of INR 18,000 and INR 38,000 from 200 Duke and RC 200 respectively. It gets a bonus feature of front dual projector headlamps with LED DRL's. The Pulsar gets excellent color options in the form of Yellow, Red and Demon Black edition. It has been priced at INR 1,20,000 for the non ABS version and INR 1,32,000 for the ABS version.

Both the bikes are from totally different riding styles, making them best for their respective needs. Honda CBR250R is a great tourer, with sport biking feel and comfortable driving experience. The bike weighs 167 kg, making it quiet heavy for a 249 cc bike but also favors high speed riding. The drawback comes in the form of less sharp cornering and turning facilities. On the other hand, the RC200, being a 199.5 cc bike is quiet responsive due to its lightweight and sport oriented design. It has nothing to do with touring as track is its favorite place of riding. The seating is quiet uncomfortable for long routes, making it a short ride machine. It comes with sharp handling and cornering abilities. High speed riding, touring and decent amount of mileage is favored by CBR250R and you should only choose RC200 if you are willing to have a track ride every weekend or more often.

Quick Facts - Honda CBR250R

The fastest one from both is the Kawasaki Ninja H2. The bike is the only one to have a supercharger in the motorcycle industry and comes with a 998 cc, 4-cylinder engine producing 207.1 BHP @ 11,000 rpm and 132.8 NM @ 10,500 rpm. The bike comes with a six speed gearbox and takes 2.5 seconds to reach 100 kmph from stand still. It comes with a 17 liter fuel tank and comes with Kawasaki supercharger for high performance. It comes with 238 kg of kerb weight and 130 mm of ground clearance. It can be bought in India for INR 29,00,000 and has a top speed of 300+ kmph whereas the KTM RC8 R stays at 287 kmph only.

Kawasaki Ninja H2 - Built Beyond Belief

KTM RC 250 is only for export market and will not make way into the Indian market. The bike gets power from a newly developed and lightweight 248.8 cc, 1-cylinder motor. The bike is exactly the same as the RC 200 and 390 in terms of design and specifications. It produces 30.87 BHP and 24 NM of torque. The front and rear wheel gets 300 mm and 230 mm of disc brakes respectively. The front suspension remains USD forks whereas the rear is the same monocross unit. Everything has been kept same except the ultra lightweight engine, which is 37.2 KG only. It is made in India and exported to other countries. India has not segment for the bike as pricing will disturb the current market of RC 200 and RC 390. It returns a mileage of 30-35 kmpl.

KTM RC 250 - Racing Genes

Both the bikes are excellent options in the entry level sport biking category. The RC200 is a track based machine, being very precised at cornering, acceleration and braking. The position of the ride is not favorable for everyday riding or long distance trips as the rider leans forward in every ride. On the other hand, the position on the Pulsar is relaxed, sporty and aggressive to the requirements. The bike comes with a ABS bonus, making it more practical on rough Indian road conditions. The engine below the tank remains same for the both. The 199.5 cc motor has been differently tuned for both the bikes, making Bajaj Pulsar RS200 more fuel efficient than the RC200. The power figures and performance varies by a marginally small difference, making the RS200 ABS a more practical and useful option. The price for both the variants differ by INR 36,000. Pulsar RS200 ABS comes at INR 1,30,000.

Bajaj Pulsar RS200 - Fastest Pulsar Yet!

The mileage of Honda CBR250R is 25-30 kmpl, depending on the way rider drives it across the roads. The better option out of both would be the KTM RC200. The bike comes with a better design than the CBR, as it comes with twin projector headlamps and high quality material being used. The RC200 is lightweight and provides much more features like USD forks for better suspension duties. It return a 35-40 kmpl of mileage and performs excellent with its 24.6 BHP, 199.5 cc engine. It has been made more aerodynamically efficient and comes with a competitive price tag of INR 1,66,000.

KTM RC 200 - City Performance

The seat height of the bike is high but the width and seat positioning makes it easy for a rider of your height to control the machine. You can easily place your left feet on the ground while keeping the motorcycle in an upright position. The bike comes with excellent aerodynamic abilities and performs very well with its highly powered engine. The 199.5 cc motor produces 24.65 BHP @ 10,000 rpm and 19.2 NM @ 8,000 rpm. It comes with a 280 mm front disc brake whereas the rear brake measures 230 mm. The bike lacks ABS and comes with twin projector headlamps at the front. It comes with an USD suspension and 9.3 seconds of 0-100 kmph. It comes with a price tag of INR 1,66,000 and promises exceptional handling and performance dynamics.

KTM RC 200 - City Performance

The sure shot race winner would be the KTM RC 390. The GT250R is a twin cylinder motorcycle, but its under powered engine would not make it close to the power of the RC 390. KTM powers the bike with a single cylinder 373.2 cc engine producing 43 BHP @ 9000 rpm and 35 NM @ 7000 rpm. The machine performs exceptional due to its lightweight body and aerodynamically efficient design. It comes with ABS on both the wheels, making it more safe to brake on uneven roads. The bike touches the 100 kmph mark in 5.70 seconds only. It comes with a race inspired seating position, making the rider more comfortable on the speeding times. It comes with a price tag of INR 2,12,000.

KTM RC 390 - Racing Genes

The KTM 1190 RC8 R is the fastest one out of both the bikes. The bike comes with a much bigger engine than the R25's 250 cc twin cylinder motor. The 1195 cc, twin cylinder motor produces 173 BHP @ 10,250 rpm and 123 NM @ 8000 rpm. The power values are nearly 6 times the once being produced by the R25. The RC8 comes with twin 320 mm disc brakes for the front and a single 220 mm disc for the rear. The top speed of the massive machine comes out to be 287 kmph and it weights 186 kg only. It takes 3.1 seconds for a 0-100 kmph sprint and comes with an expected price tag of INR 20,00,000.

All You Need to Know about KTM 1190 RC8 R

Ktm RC200 and CBR250R has the same price..in my city the price of RC200 is I.88 lakh and CBR 1.85 lakh...CBR is 26bhp andKTM RC200 has 25 bhp but RC200 is more dazzling then CBR250R. Both bikes are awesome but have 2 say I have KTM RC 200and itz really fast...RC200 is best and it's totally an international product

Bajaj is more established brand then KTM. KTM is good but not best like Bajaj in India. Bajaj had launched its first fully fairing sporty look bike with outstanding features like single channel ABS in the front wheel. Its 200cc with top speed of 141 km/h...It gives us feel of some 300cc bike because of his bulky looks..

Pulsar RS 200 beats KTM RC 200 and YAMAHA R15 in looks and Style...I don't know why to spend 50-60 thousand more on KTM RC200? Pulsar RS200 gonna be the fastest bike yet in India in this price range...Moreover Pulsar has more brand value in the market...

The front of Pulsar is more attractive and broad than KTM..The LED tail lights look fantastic...nowadays, I'm riding Yamaha R15 and completely satisfied with it...But now I want to change my bike... I was really waiting for any new sporty bike between 1-1.5 lacs..

So I'm going to buy this powerful machine so be careful KTM, Yamaha and Honda...Bajaj had comeback in Indian market to rule once again...all the best RS200 I know RS200 is the winner today because it's powerful, comfortable and stylish...now KTM please rest in Peace...

Both the bikes are excellent upto their part and the decision depends on the type of ride you wish to have in your everyday journey. Both the bikes have the 199.5 cc, 1-cylinder motor, producing 24.6 BHP and 19.2 NM of torque. Even the power is achieved at the same rpm's, with the same 6-speed gearbox on the bikes. The difference comes in the way you like to drive. You prefer going off-road, on some long stretches, you should choose the 200 Duke as it comes with lower seat height and higher ground clearance. You like to race around on highways and avoid off-road, you can go for the RC200, with excellent racing position for riding. The price difference between the both is INR 24,000. RC200 is aerodynamically more efficient and reaches a higher top speed, therefore making it expensive. In short, 200 Duke is practical, RC200 is typical.

KTM 200 Duke - A Powerful Appearance

KTM RC8 is the faster model when compared to Yamaha R6. Both the bikes belong to different categories as the 600 cc middle weight racer lacks far behind from the huge 1200 cc KTM beast. The RC8 R is powered by a 1195 cc engine, producing 173 BHP @ 10250 rpm and 123 NM @ 8000 rpm. The values are huge when compared to the R6. The KTM RC8 R comes with a top speed of 287 kmph with stock components. It has a 16.5 liter of fuel tank, returning only 10-12 kmpl on normal riding. It comes with an adjustable seat height of 805-825 mm and comes with nearly the double price of R6. It is expected in India with a price tag of INR 20,00,000.

All You Need to Know about KTM 1190 RC8 R

The upcoming 2015 Honda CBR250R is a better option over the KTM RC200. The new CBR is packed with a better performance, producing 28.6 BHP @ 9000 rpm and 23 NM @ 7500 rpm. The values are much more than that of the KTM RC200's 24.65 BHP, 199.5 cc engine. The new CBR250R will have its new design from the senior CBR members of the family, with a twin headlight structure and a much sharp looking design. The CBR250R comes with optional ABS, making it a safer ride than the RC200, which lacks the ABS. The new design also includes a new chrome plated exhaust, looking perfect on the light weight racer. The price of the 250 cc CBR is INR 1,60,000 which inturn is better than the INR 1,66,000 for the KTM RC200.

Quick Facts - 2015 Honda CBR250R