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The KTM 250 DUKE flaunts with, a 250 cc powerplant - this machine is 250% DUKE! Built with the same NAKED ethos as its bigger brethren, the 2025 KTM 250 DUKE boasts a muscled-up attitude, excellent suspension package, LED lights, riding tech, and street-ripping, turn-gripping aggression. This motorcycle is designed and developed in Austria, and assembled in India.
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The KTM 250 DUKE flaunts with, a 250 cc powerplant - this machine is 250% DUKE! Built with the same NAKED ethos as its bigger brethren, the 2025 KTM 250 DUKE boasts a muscled-up attitude, excellent suspension package, LED lights, riding tech, and street-ripping, turn-gripping aggression. This motorcycle is designed and developed in Austria, and assembled in India.
  1. CLUTCH IN, REVS UP!
  2. 3, 2, 1 - LAUNCH!
  3. STYLE AND FUNCTION
  4. ALL-IN AGILITY
CLUTCH IN, REVS UP!

01. CLUTCH IN, REVS UP!

INFOTAINMENT
INFOTAINMENT

TFT Display & Connectivity

Everything you need at a glance. The 2025 KTM 250 DUKE features a 5" LCD dashboard. This is paired switch cubes that have 4-way menu switches that allow easy interaction with all vehicle functions - even smartphone connectivity. Speaking of which, All new generation DUKE models are equipped with connectivity functions, allowing pilots to play music, take incoming calls, and get to where they are going with Turn-by-Turn navigation.

NAKED AGGRESSION
NAKED AGGRESSION

Bodywork

Embracing its NAKED lineage, the 2025 KTM 250 DUKE has no shame in bearing it all. Casting an ever-impressive shadow, bristling with shark-like edges and visible air intakes, and painted headlight surround, the KTM 250 DUKE boasts an aggressive stance. A metal fuel tank, color-injected plastics, and LED lights complete the package.

100% DUKE
100% DUKE

Graphics

Premium looks come as standard on the 2025 KTM 250 DUKE. A high-quality, multi-layered, wet-painted finish in either all-new Electric Orange or Ceramic White with vibrant graphics perfectly set off the unique DUKE textured seat cover. Make no mistake, this is 100% DUKE with 110% street-cred.

CLUTCH IN, REVS UP!
INFOTAINMENT
INFOTAINMENT

TFT Display & Connectivity

Everything you need at a glance. The 2025 KTM 250 DUKE features a 5" LCD dashboard. This is paired switch cubes that have 4-way menu switches that allow easy interaction with all vehicle functions - even smartphone connectivity. Speaking of which, All new generation DUKE models are equipped with connectivity functions, allowing pilots to play music, take incoming calls, and get to where they are going with Turn-by-Turn navigation.
INFOTAINMENT
CLUTCH IN, REVS UP!
NAKED AGGRESSION
NAKED AGGRESSION

Bodywork

Embracing its NAKED lineage, the 2025 KTM 250 DUKE has no shame in bearing it all. Casting an ever-impressive shadow, bristling with shark-like edges and visible air intakes, and painted headlight surround, the KTM 250 DUKE boasts an aggressive stance. A metal fuel tank, color-injected plastics, and LED lights complete the package.
NAKED AGGRESSION
CLUTCH IN, REVS UP!
100% DUKE
100% DUKE

Graphics

Premium looks come as standard on the 2025 KTM 250 DUKE. A high-quality, multi-layered, wet-painted finish in either all-new Electric Orange or Ceramic White with vibrant graphics perfectly set off the unique DUKE textured seat cover. Make no mistake, this is 100% DUKE with 110% street-cred.
100% DUKE
3, 2, 1 - LAUNCH!

02. 3, 2, 1 - LAUNCH!

POWER HUNGRY
POWER HUNGRY

Engine

Boasting the latest generation in LC4c engines, the 2025 KTM 250 DUKE muscles up with class-leading power, smooth acceleration, and light overall weight. Drawing from years of experience in the small engine game, the 2025 KTM 250 DUKE also features the same updated gearbox, and optimized cylinder head as found on the 2024 model.

LIGHT UP THE DARKNESS
LIGHT UP THE DARKNESS

LED Lighting

Tearing a deep gash into the night, all 2025 KTM DUKE models come equipped with powerful LED lights in the front and at the rear. Not only do these work when the world becomes dark, but they also provide improved visibility when navigating busy traffic or misty road conditions.

3, 2, 1 - LAUNCH!
POWER HUNGRY
POWER HUNGRY

Engine

Boasting the latest generation in LC4c engines, the 2025 KTM 250 DUKE muscles up with class-leading power, smooth acceleration, and light overall weight. Drawing from years of experience in the small engine game, the 2025 KTM 250 DUKE also features the same updated gearbox, and optimized cylinder head as found on the 2024 model.
POWER HUNGRY
3, 2, 1 - LAUNCH!
LIGHT UP THE DARKNESS
LIGHT UP THE DARKNESS

LED Lighting

Tearing a deep gash into the night, all 2025 KTM DUKE models come equipped with powerful LED lights in the front and at the rear. Not only do these work when the world becomes dark, but they also provide improved visibility when navigating busy traffic or misty road conditions.
LIGHT UP THE DARKNESS
STYLE AND FUNCTION

03. STYLE AND FUNCTION

RACE TO COMFORT
RACE TO COMFORT

Ergonomics

Thanks to a long wheelbase, low seat height, and excellent frame geometry, the 2025 DUKE range boasts excellent cornering behavior, stability, and handling proficiency. This, along with an already sterling reputation as being a THE THRILL CHASER and an aggressive seating position, means the 2025 KTM 250 DUKE sets the standard when it comes to energetic NAKED machinery.

TAKE A SEAT
TAKE A SEAT

Seat

Excellent comfort for the rider and pillion, thanks to thick seat foam, a narrow profile, and racy ergonomics. Need for more seat height? The 2025 KTM 250 DUKE has a standard seat height of 800 mm, but can easy be increased to 820 mm with the optional KTM PowerParts seat offering.

FIND YOUR FOOTING
FIND YOUR FOOTING

Footpegs

Lightweight forged aluminum footpeg hangers and grippy footpegs ensure riders have uninterrupted grip when banging through the gears, with high-end CNC-machined footpegs available from the KTM PowerParts catalog.

STYLE AND FUNCTION
RACE TO COMFORT
RACE TO COMFORT

Ergonomics

Thanks to a long wheelbase, low seat height, and excellent frame geometry, the 2025 DUKE range boasts excellent cornering behavior, stability, and handling proficiency. This, along with an already sterling reputation as being a THE THRILL CHASER and an aggressive seating position, means the 2025 KTM 250 DUKE sets the standard when it comes to energetic NAKED machinery.
RACE TO COMFORT
STYLE AND FUNCTION
TAKE A SEAT
TAKE A SEAT

Seat

Excellent comfort for the rider and pillion, thanks to thick seat foam, a narrow profile, and racy ergonomics. Need for more seat height? The 2025 KTM 250 DUKE has a standard seat height of 800 mm, but can easy be increased to 820 mm with the optional KTM PowerParts seat offering.
TAKE A SEAT
STYLE AND FUNCTION
FIND YOUR FOOTING
FIND YOUR FOOTING

Footpegs

Lightweight forged aluminum footpeg hangers and grippy footpegs ensure riders have uninterrupted grip when banging through the gears, with high-end CNC-machined footpegs available from the KTM PowerParts catalog.
FIND YOUR FOOTING
ALL-IN AGILITY

04. ALL-IN AGILITY

THE BACKBONE
THE BACKBONE

Frame

The design features a 2-piece construction composed of a steel trellis main frame with a pressure die-cast aluminum subframe. The rear shock absorber is mounted off-center to allow for the large airbox which allows for the lower seat height and, at the same time, adding to the DUKE's aggressive stance. Not only designed for looks, the primary objective of the frame design is to enhance vehicle dynamics by augmenting torsional rigidity, nimble agility, and enhanced feedback from the chassis.

CURVED PIVOT
CURVED PIVOT

Swingarm

A curved cast aluminum swingarm provides a sturdy and durable platform for the rear suspension system, featuring a direct shock absorber mount that is offset to the side, for that super-racy look. This also creates additional space for the new exhaust muffler, providing added attitude.

SPRING INTO ACTION
SPRING INTO ACTION

Fork

Upfront, a 43 mm WP APEX big piston fork with 150 mm travel keeps things in check, ensuring rock-solid performance on all street conditions.

MAX TRACTION
MAX TRACTION

Rear Shock

On the rear, you'll find an off-center WP APEX Emulsion shock absorber with 150 mm of travel and 60 mm of stroke. The rear shock is also preload adjustable.

ROLLING THUNDER
ROLLING THUNDER

Wheels and Tires

Reducing weight where it counts the most, the 2025 KTM DUKE range has made significant inroads at reducing unsprung mass thanks to a set of lightweight wheels, wrapped in MERF steel radial tires. This not only improves the overall handling characteristics but also means quicker turn-in and less strain on working components like axels and bearings.

STOPPING POWER
STOPPING POWER

Brakes

On the front wheel, the KTM 390 DUKE boasts a 320 mm brake disk with four-piston radial calipers. The design includes large disks to reduce the operating temperature with improvements in the resistance to fading and longer pad lifespan. On the rear wheel, a 240 mm brake disk is installed with a single-piston caliper which carries the same benefits as the front wheel. Cornering ABS and SUPERMOTO ABS are also standard features.

ALL-IN AGILITY
THE BACKBONE
THE BACKBONE

Frame

The design features a 2-piece construction composed of a steel trellis main frame with a pressure die-cast aluminum subframe. The rear shock absorber is mounted off-center to allow for the large airbox which allows for the lower seat height and, at the same time, adding to the DUKE's aggressive stance. Not only designed for looks, the primary objective of the frame design is to enhance vehicle dynamics by augmenting torsional rigidity, nimble agility, and enhanced feedback from the chassis.
THE BACKBONE
ALL-IN AGILITY
CURVED PIVOT
CURVED PIVOT

Swingarm

A curved cast aluminum swingarm provides a sturdy and durable platform for the rear suspension system, featuring a direct shock absorber mount that is offset to the side, for that super-racy look. This also creates additional space for the new exhaust muffler, providing added attitude.
CURVED PIVOT
ALL-IN AGILITY
SPRING INTO ACTION
SPRING INTO ACTION

Fork

Upfront, a 43 mm WP APEX big piston fork with 150 mm travel keeps things in check, ensuring rock-solid performance on all street conditions.
SPRING INTO ACTION
ALL-IN AGILITY
MAX TRACTION
MAX TRACTION

Rear Shock

On the rear, you'll find an off-center WP APEX Emulsion shock absorber with 150 mm of travel and 60 mm of stroke. The rear shock is also preload adjustable.
MAX TRACTION
ALL-IN AGILITY
ROLLING THUNDER
ROLLING THUNDER

Wheels and Tires

Reducing weight where it counts the most, the 2025 KTM DUKE range has made significant inroads at reducing unsprung mass thanks to a set of lightweight wheels, wrapped in MERF steel radial tires. This not only improves the overall handling characteristics but also means quicker turn-in and less strain on working components like axels and bearings.
ROLLING THUNDER
ALL-IN AGILITY
STOPPING POWER
STOPPING POWER

Brakes

On the front wheel, the KTM 390 DUKE boasts a 320 mm brake disk with four-piston radial calipers. The design includes large disks to reduce the operating temperature with improvements in the resistance to fading and longer pad lifespan. On the rear wheel, a 240 mm brake disk is installed with a single-piston caliper which carries the same benefits as the front wheel. Cornering ABS and SUPERMOTO ABS are also standard features.
STOPPING POWER

Technical Details

Engine

  • Torque 25 Nm
  • Transmission 6-speed
  • Battery capacity 8 Ah
  • Cooling Liquid cooled
  • Power in KW 23 kW
  • Starter Electric starter
  • Stroke 61.17 mm
  • Bore 72 mm
  • CO2 emissions 63 g/km
  • Compression ratio 12.4
  • Displacement 249.07 cm³
  • EMS Bosch EMS with RBW
  • Design 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine
  • Fuel consumption 2.7 l/100 km
  • Fuel-mixture generation Bosch EFI (throttle valve 38 mm)
  • Lubrication Wet sump

Chassis

  • Wheelbase 1357 mm
  • Front brake disc diameter 320 mm
  • Rear brake disc diameter 240 mm
  • Rear brake Single-piston floating calliper
  • Chain 520 X-Ring
  • Frame design Steel trellis frame, powder coated
  • Front suspension WP APEX 43
  • Seat height 800 mm
  • Rear subframe design Aluminium, powder-coated
  • Suspension travel (front) 150 mm
  • Suspension travel (rear) 150 mm
  • Tyre dimensions (front/rear) 110/70; 150/60