Dec 04, 2024 10:09 PM IST
The 2024 KTM 250 Duke comes with a host of functional and visual updates compared to its predecessor.
The Austrian motorcycle manufacturer, KTM, has declared year-end discounts on its 250 Duke model. Initially priced at ₹2.45 lakh (ex-showroom), the 250 Duke now starts at ₹2.25 lakh (ex-showroom).
The 2024 KTM 250 Duke got an updated front design earlier this year, featuring boomerang-shaped LED daytime running lights inspired by the KTM 390 Duke. Besides, the 2024 KTM 250 Duke remains identical to the 2023 model. It now gets four colour options: Atlantic Blue, Electronic Orange, Ceramic White, and Ebony Black.
The 2024 KTM 250 Duke is built on a steel trellis frame. It features upside-down forks at the front and a monoshock suspension at the rear. Braking duties are is handled by a 320 mm disc with a radially mounted caliper at the front and a 240 mm disc with a floating caliper at the rear. The bike also comes equipped with a dual-channel ABS, including a Supermoto mode that deactivates ABS for the rear wheel. The 17-inch alloy wheels remain unchanged from the 2023 model.
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2024 KTM 250 Duke: Features
The most notable upgrade in the KTM 250 Duke for the 2024 model year is the addition of a new 5.0-inch colour TFT instrument cluster similar to that found in the KTM 390 Duke. The new display unit gets refreshed graphics along with smartphone connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation and headset pairing through the KTM Connect app. The 2024 model also introduces switchgear designed to provide support to the expanded functionality of the new instrument cluster.
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2024 KTM 250 Duke: Engine
Mechanically, the 2024 KTM 250 Duke is identical to the 2023 model year. It retains the 248 cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine. The unit churns out 30 bhp of peak power at 9,250 rpm and delivers a peak torque of 25 Nm at 7,250 rpm. It gets a six-speed gearbox that is coupled with a bi-directional quick-shifter and an assist and slipper clutch.
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