| Attribute | KTM 250 Duke 2017 × | KTM RC 250 2016 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2017 | 2016 |
| Make | KTM | KTM |
| Model | KTM 250 Duke | KTM RC 250 |
| Category | Naked bike | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 248.8 | 248.8 |
| Power (kw) | 22.6 | 22.5 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 72 | 72 |
| Stroke (mm) | 61.1 | 61.1 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Driveline | 5/8 x 1/4 (520) O Ring. Primary drive: 22:72. | 5/8 x 1/4 X Ring. Primary drive: 22:72. |
| Ignition | Bosch EMS | Bosch EMS |
| Clutch | PASC™ antihopping clutch, mechanically operated | Antihopping clutch, mechanically operated |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Compression | - | 14.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | WP upside-down Ø 43 mm | WP upside-down Ø 43 mm |
| Rear suspension | WP monoshock | WP monoshock |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Four-piston calipers. ABS. | Single disc. Four-piston calipers. ABS. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. ABS. | Single disc. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. ABS. |
| Diameter (mm) | 230 | 230 |
| Frame type | Steel tubular trellis frame, powder coated | Steel trellis, powder coated |
| Front tyre | 110/80-17 | 95/75-R17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60-17 | 115/75-R17 |
| Wheels | Cast light alloy wheels, black 10-spoke. | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 142 | 125 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 150 | 150 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 24 | 23.5 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,357 | 1,340 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 149 | 147 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1517 | 0.1531 |
| Seat height (mm) | 800 | 820 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 185 | 179 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | - | 1.5 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 13.4 | 10 |