The KTM 250 Duke motorcycle specifications include a 248.8 cc (15.18 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 139 kg (306.4 lb).
Key specifications
The 2016 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the KTM 250 Duke compares
This compares the motorcycle with all KTM models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the KTM database average.
About 44% lower than the KTM database average. Around the 29th percentile across KTM models.
About 11% lower than the KTM database average. Around the 10th percentile across KTM models.
Very close to the KTM database average. Around the 69th percentile across KTM models.
Dimensions compared with KTM average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across KTM models where that dimension is available.
1,361
1,436
5% below average.
800
895
11% below average.
170
304
44% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/80-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 150/60-17 |
| Front tire width | 110 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 150 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 60% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.18:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 248.8 cc (15.18 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 72.0 x 61.1 mm (2.8 x 2.4 inches) |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Ignition | Bosch EMS |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc clutch, mechanically actuated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel trellis frame, powder coated |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | WP upside-down Ø 43 mm |
| Rear suspension | WP shock absorber |
| Front wheel travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rake | 25.0° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Four-piston calipers. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Front tire | 110/80-17 |
| Rear tire | 150/60-17 |
| Wheels | Cast light alloy wheels, black 10-spoke. |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 139 kg (306.4 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,361 mm (53.6 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 11.00 L (2.91 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2219 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Orange/white/grey |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from KTM models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official KTM information before relying on them. Visit the official KTM website.