KTM Duke 250 Review | Perfect City bike? | RWR

KTM Duke 250 Review | Perfect City bike? | RWR
KTM Duke 250 is an all new motorcycle from KTM for the global market and the motorcycle produces 29 bhp of power and around 24 newton meters of torque which I personally think gives it the edge as an urban motorcycle. This is the perfect commuter that can stretch it's legs on the highway.
The Duke 250 has a top speed of 142 km/h which should be sufficient.
Priced at 1.8 lakhs ex showroom mumbai it's not a most value for money motorcycle KTM has to offer.
Still I think the stylish street fighter looks will surely turn heads.
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[@akupegu1622]

Buy a FZ25, change the brake lines to steel braided ones, add a master cylinder worth about 6-7K, change the air and oil filter to K&N ones and add that Daytona exhaust. All this for about 35-40K more. What say? Damn! You still won't get USD forks, oil cooling, slipper clutch and that top end performance!

[@Abinash91]

I came to this channel after a long time. I must say, everything about this channel seems to have been improved. The speech delivery and the videography is much better and more professional. This video felt like a fresh breeze from many aspects. Keep it up.

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

many thanks! I think in my recent video of my ride to Ladakh, I have done something even better, do check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p56xY4qto7WsibM

[@TusharWalwaikar]

you have improved so much along the way !!! keep doing such great videos , waiting for the 390 video !!!

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

+Tushar Walwaikar even I am waiting for that one.

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

+Tushar Walwaikar thanks for the support

[@TusharWalwaikar]

Ride With Rahul I subscribed man !! when can we expect the Duke 390 video ?

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

Tushar Walwaikar waiting for the Duke 390 to get delivered to my friend so that we can make a proper 300 km road test review.

[@aftaabkhan8632]

Ride With Rahul Hey brother how tall are you and was the riding position comfortable for long distances ? I'm 6'1 and want to know would it be comfortable enough ? Also what would this bikes top mileage be ? My friend owns a 200 and gets a 40-45kmpl milleage with good maintainence. Hope you get back to my comment soon. Wonderful review btw :) ✌🏽

[@justin_frazelli]

കൊള്ളാം, നല്ല അവതരണം❤💚💜💙✌✌✌

[@jayashankar119]

Pinalah

[@ameer0051]

Superb video Rahul,well spoken and fun that i feel like selling my RC390 and buying this 250 so that i can ride KTM everyday...Hope u make lots of Money and get a designer look😎

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

+KTM Ameer thanks! Money on motorcycle channel isn't that good I'm afraid, I guess I will survive.

[@sravans578]

Well said review bro . You almost covered everything . After watching your dominar review , I felt it to be little boring since it had only visuals from your action cam . Really very happy to see riding visuals in this one and the pillion guy in your 390 did a good job as well. You've really improved a lot bro , keep improving and the all the best bro !

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

sravan s I always do multiple angles but the Dominar I got on the highway, my crew wasn't there.

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

tonight at 8:00 PM, I will be live on KZbin, if you want to discuss directly, be there.

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

Follow my Instagram for all the exclusive photos: instagram.com/RideWithRahul My Facebook: facebook.com/RideWithRahul Forgot to tell you that the seat height is 822 mm and for people below 5'-6" it maybe a bit of a problem.

[@ayanfeelingood]

Kudos to your brilliant editing, man! Really, pardon me but I was not able completely focus on the technical details/aspects of the bike (for which I'm gonna watch the video again obviously :P), since I was so keen observing the fantastic details that went into making this video. Spectacular job bro, can't say enough to appreciate your efforts; keep it up and do ride safe...

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

+Ayan Chakraborty thanks for the support! Do join the live session at 8-00 pm tonight

[@ashwinanand1553]

Thanks a lot bro for solving my query. Your videos are awesome, keep goning on, All The Best.

[@akshaychandrabose8336]

thumbs up !!! everything I wanted to know about the new Duke !! 😘💪👍well mostly the mileage lol

[@aryashah7892]

KTMs was being a choice only due to its performance , raw racing and now with this one being a lower performance bike with respect to its category of 250 segment making it preferable for traffic riding ( city riding ) conditions , no one would like to spend that much amount for such technical specs . Still waiting for complete details of the bike but looks like not a value for money thing.

[@prvnjnn3829]

The duke 250 is just awsm 😍😍😍......but the white version is more cool....

[@pdiampro]

thnx Rahul for the city Ride review, this is very helpful for me.. I am really looking forward to by this bike, I was concerned about the htng prblm, because of the older version dukes.. I'm besically gonna use this bike for city ride, office and all... and weekend ride to...

[@FuzzLife]

Excellent review... I rode both Duke 250 and FZ250 back to back ... guess which one felt better ? ... This is somewhat better than 200 any day .... Could actually say that decent bike for city streets

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

How did you get here so early? have you turned on #notifications ?

[@PhantomRides]

Agree with Fuzz

[@FuzzLife]

Ride With Rahul ... Hahahaha... U know how ...

[@ArvindKumar-xm3tl]

So which one you felt better ? Acceleration is slightly better on FZ25 as per 0-60 and 0-100 timings reported by PowerDrift.

[@wildforg7564]

Audacious Arvind wrong the real life tests show the Duke is much faster off the line

[@dipanjanroy741]

Rahul am also from kolkata and i wish to meet you soon and am from Kasba... and Really am videos.. keep going

[@buff_daddyclub9539]

I just love its design But i also love valur by dominar I am confused😭

[@dragonovoz9746]

Yeah, I had the same dilemma. But I realised dominar isn't a good idea if I wanted a bike for daily commute in the city. It's a heavy bike with wide handle bars, good for touring but a bad idea for traffic. Especially because the new 2019 model has increased weight and handle bar length. If you tour a lot, go for the dominar. But if you want a bike for traffic and daily commute within the city duke is a safe choice. Either way, give a test ride for both the bikes and you be the judge.

[@dragonovoz9746]

Btw duke gives more mileage within the city compared to the dominar, so you'll get back the extra 25-28 k you spend on duke, in fuel efficiency. So you can assume both the bikes are of the same price. Hope this helped you.

[@vipinshanmugam3036]

@@dragonovoz9746 same dilemma, but maintenance of duke is higher dhan dominar, what shall i do

[@dragonovoz9746]

@@vipinshanmugam3036 yeah, maintenance of Duke is higher. I bought the Duke 250, the first 3 services (from the dealer with discount) cost you a thousand and change. After that every service will cost you more. Take that into consideration before deciding.

[@vipinshanmugam3036]

@@dragonovoz9746 but i use it for college commute,so i wont cover much distance

[@anaypaul5920]

rahul da darun laglo video ta...next time nh2 gale fb te update dio..jabo

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

+Anay Paul Facebook page follow kore Dekho, update okhanei debo

[@ojasvi23sweden]

I think best bike for beginners but misses out very crucial feature which is dual channel ABS.

[@polikknee5590]

Omg !! The amount of attention this bike gets in traffic is ....wowwww

[@RitikKumar-hw9zy]

which one to buy I am confused rc 200 or Duke 250. can anyone plz suggest.

[@INVINCIBLEONE]

Ritik Kumar 250 coz rc is common

[@harikrishnanvinayakam7191]

I think duke 250 is better

[@krishnavairal6740]

Same here bro! I m planning to buy rc instead

[@nachiketbidwai7880]

Duke 250

[@sreejeetpatra3806]

RC 200 if u love the racing looks

[@mlsgamer]

NIce review... i from Malaysia.... planning to get this bike too...

[@devillovexxx]

Joshua Lim feedback me if you..we maybe can ride together..but me not ride ktm.

[@Satyaki0059]

very good review.👍 Share some thoughts when you were riding on 1st or 2nd gear in traffic..

[@akhils4808]

Good review. Liked your voice

[@sayanavasinharoy4157]

You r always best reviewer true & honest review hat's off fr your job

[@sunilg.sharma3931]

Hey brother... After watching your video seriously I became a fan of your voice, keep making such a kind of good video... Nice review

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

+SUNIL G. SHARMA thanks, I am trying to release a video tonight, Yamaha Fz25 review, it's being rendered right now, if everything goes right by tonight, you should be able to see it.

[@vatsalsavani952]

Sir what is your opinion is it worth it? Coming soon bmw g310r?? I confused about this two bikes What to do??

[@shashank7260]

im going to get one for sure😍!!

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

+shashank reddy Godala go ahead

[@aarifmoghul8091]

hey rahul...keep up the good work.....ur hard work shines through ur videos.....best of luck to u and ur team.......:):):):)

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

+Aarif Moghul many, many thanks! We put a lot of effort into every video. I am glad you liked it, also check out my Fz25 review, which I released last night.

[@aarifmoghul8091]

Ride With Rahul ..........sure bro

[@funnywhatsappstatuses2758]

bro.. please do a review for RC 200 same like this review...a perfect city...ride.. please..that will help us compar the bike...☺

[@harpreet1570]

Going Good 👍🏼😉 Waiting for 200NS (2017) Review.

[@saaamaak]

Your feet position while riding makes me wonder if the gear shift is placed after the pillion foot rest

[@lavanyaverma7739]

Ride With Rahul nice video man!! i subscribed!! rc 200 and duke 250 have almost same price! can u please tell me which would be better among the two....and why?

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

I would stick to the Duke 250.

[@NavjyotSingh0001]

good review bro ... waiting for comparison of fz25 and ktm250.

[@tharunjprasad6517]

Dude what about the radiator noice? Please do comment. Absolutely nice review 👍

[@rishabsaha9615]

Bro I have heard that the 6th gear of this bike is a cruising gear..the 5th gear pulls the bike upto 130+ and after changing the gear the speed of the bike increases only by 4 or 5 km....

[@saauvikdas7346]

Rishab Saha normally that's how bikes r tuned , 5 th for power n 6th for cruising ... I own a ns200 n it reaches 130 @5 th gear

[@asmunique4513]

Best review because we can see looks when we raiding

[@ShankarNarayanan13]

wow.. finally a review from you.. waited a long for this.. I know its tought to pick.. Will you choose D25 over Fz25?

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

havne't ridden the FZ25 yet, so can't choose.

[@HSR3]

Do a review on 2019 duke 250 abs

[@krishnavairal6740]

Will there be any 2018 model to the duke 250? Btw bro your review was fab

[@aravindg5043]

would you sugest ktm 390 for a normal, with less experience in driving? or do you think ktm 250 is a btr optn dan duke 390?

[@rahuldrossi]

awsm review.. make a review of the fz25..

[@subhadipdas8427]

Your videos give me sheer pleasure. Ruby , jadavpur , gariahat 😍😘 our city . You are the only reviewer from Kolkata. Our city our pride. Good job . 🤩😘

[@sachinsharma-is7jl]

best review, such a great improvement in review, sad only one like I can provide..

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

+sachin sharma Thanks!

[@mr.slickon290]

I like. that..... u are From Kolkata...

[@sachitkakkad9871]

thank you very much for the review sir! very helpful! I just had a question - are there any vibrations felt at any rev range?

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

+Sachit Kakkad didn't feel anything apart from the usual slight buzz which is almost negligible.

[@sachitkakkad9871]

Thank you sir! 😊

[@vatsalsavani952]

Hello sir plz explain duke 250 when drive which gair sheeft & when km. Exe:-1 gair how much speed use driving then 2 3 4 5 6 gair how much speed

[@nitukhaklarynitukhaklary4008]

Yes i need

[@arunsharma1032]

ok thanks for your reply.i came to know about you from my friend Abhishek Mondal.

[@adithyanbsa2320]

hey bro! informative video,now iam confused to go with rc200 or duke250

[@nachiketbidwai7880]

Very good review... Please share your service costs feedback and is there heating issue?

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

+Nachiket Bidwai when I rode it there was not much heating ktm service cost is very low and manageable. Also this bike doesn't get the high cost components of the Duke 390, so the parts cost will also be pretty manageable.

[@nachiketbidwai7880]

Ride With Rahul brother is there heating issue sooner for about 50kms or so when and from how much kms heating starts... Can i ride duke 250 when I'm wearing shorts or will it burn my legs?

[@duke250ktm9]

Is ktm duke 250 2018 version available in market now ? And what upgrades it got over 2017 ?

[@vatsalp1]

i am very confused between rc200 and this one pls help me ....

[@TomalBhattacharjee]

your knees while riding was quite bent ? is that the stance? coz I once rode Duke 200 n found a bit cramped up as I'm 6.2 tall

[@abhishek-pm2zd]

Can we retro fit d390 headlights or the beautiful speedometer? On this

[@KharwalSumit]

waiting for DUKE 390 RWR-style review

[@runningcompanyindia6701]

Hi I am confused between duke 390 and 250 I will majorly ride in city approx 600-700kms In a month.but want to know which one has major heating problem.please advice.

[@bunnyofficial2471]

brohhh plehzzz review new duke 390!!!!!!!!!waiting for ua review!!

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

+Bhargav Tej it's coming, want to do a proper test like I did with RC390 so taking a bit time.

[@MrRahulKumarKandula]

Hey Rahul nice to point review as usual. Quick question can you let us know how the braking is in 250. Not worrying of ABS not present but lots of reviews are stating the brakes are not even adequate enough to stop the bike. How is the feel of braking in this bike. Can you clarify this man. I have booked the bike and will get in 2 days.

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

I was riding it in the city and there I didn't get to test the brakes as hard as I want to. For city riding situation the brakes are sufficient, what most reviews have said, it really about hard braking, under track or slowing down from highway speeds, and I haven't tested that part out.

[@MrRahulKumarKandula]

Thanks for the reply dude. Now I can sleep easy. Now time for ranting :-). This is the precise reason why I check your channel first for reviews. Other so called professional reviews just glide over such important and paint a picture which is so far off from the way we use the bike in our day to day life.

[@funnywhatsappstatuses2758]

I really like ur review...bro... but I really confused..abt which bike to buy...RC 200 or Duke 250... please help me.

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

+Willson Kiruba I personally am leaning towards the Duke 250 right now, it's got better specs new comfortable ergonomics and all new styling.

[@Isaac.JoelGeorge]

Bro what is the top speed of Duke250??..

[@alanfernandes77]

Hi Rahul. I just purchased a brand new duke 250. While shifting gears I do hear the normal clanking sound but also get this feeling that the clutch wire is gonna break or snap. Is this something to do with the slipper clutch ?

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

No, I think you should get it checked as slipper clutch only feels soft doesn't feel like it's gonna snap.

[@sohambhattacharjee3233]

Hey bro you are doing really good. i am your subscriber from long back.. i am from kolkata too.. can you help me out when i am buying a ktm coz i like duke 250 ???

[@sumitbainola]

Great work bro keep it up!!!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

+Sumit Bainola thanks!

[@knight47]

full information packed!

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

+knight & 47 you missed out.

[@lakpalama3887]

How about touring in this bike does this bike can b used for touring

[@user-ahmadraza]

Im confused Which one I have to buy Duke 250 or fz25 plzz suggest one ....

[@vishakh_snath11]

Can we install ABS for 250? By taking the components from its sibling 390? Could U please enquire about this in any KTM Showroom near by you?

[@EvolutionMachinetoMan]

This is an awesome review,

[@karanbhutani8561]

dominar or the duke 250...overall?( city as well as touring)

[@amaangupta7581]

i want to upgrade frm my cbr 250r .......and my budget is 2lakhs which bike should i buy?

[@malcolmlaloo2778]

Height how much needed minimum height

[@maskedcowboy2767]

hey brother waiting for the duke 390 review for a long time.

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

Coming by middle of April, the bike is not registered yet, and we want to take it on a long ride, so taking a bit of time.

[@maskedcowboy2767]

ok..

[@adamspowerzone8712]

Can u pls..find the battery capacity like 6ah or what.for duke 250. pls . help.

[@dwivedidharmendra45dharmen93]

Mileage of ktm duke 250

[@dronmehta4043]

Is seating postion is comfortable for city riding?

[@mehrabbillah1586]

may i know that is the ktm Duke 125 cc 2017 model available india ?? KOLKATA to be specific ., and how much is the price for that ? and that was a good review .

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

No 125 cc for India.

[@ashwinanand1553]

Yaa you are right. I was saying because I own a Domimar 400 and the acceleration on both the bikes are almost the same (duke 250 lacks a bit) , well i don't know how the duke 250 feels while riding. So I just want to ask you that which bike you feel better while riding Dominar or Duke 250? Waiting for your reply.

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

+Ashwin Anand on the city Duke but on the highway Dominar, handling wise the Duke is way ahead but due to higher torque the Dominar feels more premium when you are cruising at 100+ speeds. ABS is there on Dominar which is missing on Duke.

[@maskedcowboy2767]

hey rahul plz do a city ride review of duke 390 and if possible plz do a top speed acceleration review

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

+Raja Nabil Islam I will do a full review of Duke 390 not just a city ride one

[@maskedcowboy2767]

thank you bro and plz tell in the review about the top speed and acceleration compared to the old one

[@asmunique4513]

Which bike have better picup 200 0r 250

[@royalcircus7]

hey buddy can we add duke 390s headlight in this bike ??

[@riderav3471]

As always awesome bro

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

+Ashu Vaja thanks!

[@anandkrishnan1996]

Does it has any heating issues in traffic ride?

[@vikrambaisya7548]

Which should I go for Duke 390 or 250 ....from touring perspective.. softer suspension and all day long cruising speeds from 80 to 110 km are my priorities.

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

250

[@vikrambaisya7548]

@@RideWithRahulOfficial .. thanks for the prompt response bro. ...am floored with your in-depth analysis and well rounded reviews ✌️

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

@@vikrambaisya7548 thanks, enjoy it while it lasts.

[@vamsichandrahassitham3578]

ok...man...will it give.....30perfectly have u experienced... or u r telling।।the.company decided mileage

[@qwertyqwertz4066]

Bro ur review is awesome but.. Which one is better fz250 or duke 250 as per me fz has a top speed of 140 as same as duke... And it has better acceleration then duke 250.. Less price... So what would you suggest?? Ktm duke or Yamaha fz250??

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

tonight at 8:00 PM, I will be live on KZbin, if you want to discuss directly, be there.

[@sohambhattacharjee3233]

@Ride with Rahul garia theke sbche ka6e ki Ruby Crossing er KTM showroom or any where else???

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

Park street o I think kache.

[@akshaygalaiya2377]

Is suitable for short riders of 5.2" or seat height is adjustable

[@sureshgk8752]

whats the price of ur jacket rahul. and where to buy it

[@nehalnizam9366]

Benneli TNT 25 or Duke 250 plz Suggest

[@asifmallick371]

Pls do same kind of review of ktm rc 200 pls

[@dalealendsouza5770]

true about the thought of riding and talking 😂 The fuel tank looks really small and weird , does it fulfil its needs ?

[@ravipoonia1955]

Nice video.

[@ftzindia4449]

which gear u maintain during the city ride

[@vinayaltekar5402]

Can I drive this bike 70km every day..? As you mention the engine hiring problem

[@rathindas8140]

very nice video

[@nironi27]

Tell about heat.. Is it ok in traffic?

[@AJFXT1]

nicely done brother 😊

[@cpanja]

Awesome review Rahul

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

Thanks I will be live tonight at 8:00 Pm on youtube, be online and discuss with me live.

[@benhinmeti7964]

15:31 -15:42 Awesome Rahul

[@RideWithRahulOfficial]

+ben benhin Thanks

[@lovetolearn5929]

Formula--- 3.14*2*9000*24/60/746=30bhp. Not 29...