KTM Duke 250 vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 250: Which one is better?

An all-time favourite KTM Duke 250 vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 250, a new be for the Nepalese market. KTM Duke is one of the most popular models of KTM motorcycles in Nepal. And the 250 model is among the bestsellers. On the other hand, we have a new addition in the Nepali market, Husqvarna motors. The bikes of Husqvarna has to promote very hard to be the new favourite of the youth but seeing the performance in other countries, it won’t be hard i guess.

Let us compare KTM Duke 250 and Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 and see which one is the best.

KTM Duke 250 vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 250

KTM Duke 250

KTM Duke 250 is a Sports bike with 30 kmpl Mileage. The bikes have a Single Cylinder, 4 Valve, Liquid Cooled, FI, DOHC Engine with 248.8 cc displacement. The bike has a max power of 30 PS @ 9000 rpm and a max torque of 24 Nm @ 7500 rpm. Likewise, the bike has a fuel capacity of 13.5 L and a weight of 169 kg. It has a seat height of 830 mm and Ground Clearance of 185 mm with Wheelbase of 1,357 mm. The BS-VI variant of KTM duke 250 recently came in Nepal.

Mileage	30 Kmpl
Displacement	248.8 cc
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4 Valve, Liquid Cooled, FI, DOHC
No. of Cylinders	1
Max Power	30 PS @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque	24 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Front Brake	Disc
Rear Brake	Disc
Fuel Capacity	13.5 L
Body Type	Sports Naked Bike

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Husqvarna Vitpilen 250

Vitpilen 250 is also a Sports bike with 31.85 kmpl Mileage. The bikes have a Single Cylinder, 4-stroke, 4 V DOHC Engine with 248.76cc displacement. The bike has a max power of 30 PS @ 9000 rpm and a max torque of24 Nm @ 7500 rpm. Likewise, the bike has a fuel capacity of 9.5 L and a weight of 166 kg. It has a seat height of 842 mm and Ground Clearance of 149 mm with Wheelbase of 1,357 mm.

Mileage	31.85 kmpl
Displacement	248.76 cc
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-stroke, 4 V DOHC Engine
No. of Cylinders	1
Max Power	30 PS @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque	24 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Front Brake	Disc
Rear Brake	Disc
Fuel Capacity	9.5 L
Body Type	Sports Naked Bike

Comparison: KTM Duke 250 vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 250

Let us do the basic specifications comparison of both the bikes:

Specifications	KTM Duke 250	Husqvarna Vitpilen 250
Mileage	30 Kmpl	31.85 kmpl
Displacement	248.8 cc	248.76 cc
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4 Valve, Liquid Cooled, FI, DOHC	Single Cylinder, 4-stroke, 4 V DOHC Engine
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Max Power	30 PS @ 9000 rpm	30 PS @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque	24 Nm @ 7500 rpm	24 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Capacity	13.5 L	9.5 L
Kerb Weight	169 kg	166 kg

Comparing the specifications, both the bikes are similar in specifications. Now talking about the design, both of them are very stylish but, Vitpilen 250 has a unique look compared to other sports bike. Similarly, talking about the price of the bike there is a gap of  Rs 50,000. It not a small gap but is able to change the buying thinking of the buyer. As both, the bikes have similar specifications, but due to the price gap, the buyer can decide to buy Husqvarna Vitpilen 250, as it is the cheapest one.

KTM Duke 250	Rs 7,04,900
Husqvarna Vitpilen 250	Rs. 6,54,900

Conclusion.

So both bikes are wonderful and very stylish. If you are someone who is young or is a fan of KTM motors then go for the duke 250. However, if you are looking for something new and unique looking then definitely go for the Vitpilen 250.