KTM 250 Duke Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

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

2016-2019Model years
249 ccDisplacement
139 kgDry weight
800 mmSeat height
11 LFuel tank
1,361 mmWheelbase
170 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
2016201720182019
Year-specific specification changes

The 2016 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Dry weight
20172018149 kg (328.5 lb)
2019146 kg (321.9 lb)
Engine type
2019Single cylinder, two-stroke
Frame
20172018Steel tubular trellis frame, powder coated
2019Chrome-molybdenum steel central-tube
Front brakes
20172018Single disc. Four-piston calipers. ABS.
2019Single disc. Brembo ABS
Front suspension
2019WP-USD
Fuel system
2019Carburettor
Gearbox
20195-speed
Rear brakes
20172018Single disc. Floating disc. Single-piston caliper. ABS.
2019Single disc. ABS
Rear suspension
20172018WP monoshock
2019WP shock absorber with linkage
Wheelbase
201720181,357 mm (53.4 inches)
Clutch
20172018PASC™ antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
2019Slipper clutch
Front wheel travel
20172018142 mm (5.6 inches)
2019310 mm (12.2 inches)
Fuel capacity
2017201913.40 L (3.54 US gal)
Ground clearance
20172019185 mm (7.3 inches)
Power/weight ratio
201720180.2081 hp/kg
20190.2021 hp/kg
Rake
2017201824.0°
201926.5°
Rear wheel travel
2019300 mm (11.8 inches)
Seat height
2019820 mm (32.3 inches)
Starter
2019Kick
Wheels
2019CNC machined hubs. Excel rims. Wire spoked.

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.

Displacement249 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 444 ccHigh 1,301 cc

About 44% lower than the KTM database average. Around the 29th percentile across KTM models.

Seat height800 mm
Low 607 mmAverage 895 mmHigh 992 mm

About 11% lower than the KTM database average. Around the 10th percentile across KTM models.

Fuel capacity11 L
Low 2 LAverage 10.6 LHigh 23 L

Very close to the KTM database average. Around the 69th percentile across KTM models.

This model KTM database average

Dimensions compared with KTM average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across KTM models where that dimension is available.

Wheelbase1,361 mm
This bike

1,361

KTM avg

1,436

5% below average.

Seat height800 mm
This bike

800

KTM avg

895

11% below average.

Ground clearance170 mm
This bike

170

KTM avg

304

44% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 249 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,361 mmSeat 800 mmClearance 170 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 110/80-17 front / 150/60-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 110/80-17
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)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.2219 hp/kg

Other specifications

Color options Orange/white/grey

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.