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Hero Passion Plus vs KTM 250 Duke

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Hero Passion Plus or KTM 250 Duke? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Passion Plus and 250 Duke. Hero Passion Plus Price starts at Rs.79,901 (ex-showroom) for I3S Drum Brake Self Start Alloy Wheel and KTM 250 Duke Price starts at Rs.2.30 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Hero Passion Plus is 1 cylinder, 97 cc Engine can generate 7.91 bhp @ 8000 rpm power whereas KTM 250 Duke is a 1 cylinder, 249 cc Engine can generate 30.57 bhp @ 9250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Passion Plus provides a mileage of 60 kmpl (base model), and 250 Duke has a mileage of 30.8 kmpl (base model). Hero Passion Plus is available in 4 colours & 2 variants whereas KTM 250 Duke is available in 3 colours & 2 variants.

Passion Plus vs 250 Duke

Key HighlightsHero Passion PlusKTM 250 Duke
PriceRs.79,901Rs.2.30 Lakh
Engine Capacity97.2 cc249.07 cc
Power7.91 bhp @ 8000 rpm30.57 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Mileage/Range60 kmpl30.8 kmpl
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Hero Passion Plus I3S Drum Brake Self Start Alloy Wheel bike
Hero Passion Plus
I3S Drum Brake Self Start Alloy Wheel
Rs. 79,901
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KTM 250 Duke STD bike
KTM 250 Duke
STD
Rs. 2.30 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    89,729
    Price Breakup
    2.58 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    3.9
    4.4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    11 Litres
    15 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    97.2 cc
    249.07 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    IBS
    Single Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    -
    Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston
    Front Disc Size
    130
    320
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    25
    29
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    25
    29
    Front Wheel Size
    18
    -
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    41
    32
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    28
    32
    Rear Wheel Size
    18
    -
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic
    WAPEUSforks43mdiameter
    Rear Suspension
    Twin Tube
    WP APEX MoNoshock& 10-step preload adjustable
    Front Tyre Size
    80/100 - 18
    -

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    check
    Touch Screen Display
    Fuel level guage
    Digital
    check
    Gear Indicator
    check
    Tachometer
    -
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Analogue
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    -
    check
    LED headlight
    -
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    5 Years or 70000 km
    2 Years or 30000 km

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Double Cradle
    Split-Trellis Frame

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    All 4 Up
    1 Down 5 Up
    Ignition
    CDI
    CDI
    Spark Plugs
    check
    1 Per Cylinder
    Engine Capacity
    97.2 cc
    249.07 cc
    Engine Type
    Air cooled 4 stroke
    Single Cylinder& Liquid Cooled& DOHC& FI Engine
    No. of Cylinders
    1
    1
    No. of valves per cylinder
    1
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    -
    1.5 kwh
    Top Speed
    85 kmph
    148 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    50 mm x 49.5 mm
    72 mm x 61.1 mm
    Configuration
    Single Cylinder
    Single Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Air Cooled
    Liquid Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection
    Max Power
    7.91 bhp @ 8000 rpm
    30.57 bhp @ 9250 rpm

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    check
    Call/SMS Alerts
    check
    Front Storage Box
    Geo Fencing
    -
    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    Low Oil Indicator
    -
    check
    Pillion Backrest
    -
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Riding Modes
    Service Reminder Indicator
    check
    check
    Under Seat Storage
    GPS & Navigation
    -
    check
    Console Type
    Semi-Digital
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    Engine Kill Switch
    check

    Safety

    AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
    check
    check
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    check
    check
    Hazard Warning Switch
    check
    Radial Tyres
    check
    Side Stand Alarm
    check
    check
    Pass Light
    check
    check
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    check
    Turn Signal
    Halogen Bulb
    LED
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    check
    Power Modes
    -
    Slipper Clutch
    check
    Assist And Slipper Clutch
    Traction Control System
    -

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    1982 mm
    -
    Width
    770 mm
    820 mm
    Height
    1087 mm
    1109 mm
    Wheelbase
    1235 mm
    1354 mm
    Ground Clearance
    168 mm
    176 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    11 Litres
    15 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    -
    1.7 Litres
    Body Type
    Commuter
    Sports Bike
    Seat Height
    790 mm
    800 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    115 kg
    162.8 kg

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Simple design still attract buyers
    • Efficient & refined engine performance
    • Easy to maintain & fix
    • Fuel-efficient engine
    • i3S engine start/stop technology helps in saving fuel
    • Most refined engine in the Duke series of models
    • Powerful & fast performance overall
    • Design is funky & modern with youthful appeal
    • Braking power is very powerful
    • Ride & handling combo is well tuned for enthusiasts
    Cons
    • Design is outdated & boring
    • Heaviest bike in its segment
    • Lack of a disc brake option
    • Rivals offer more features at a similar price
    • Mid-range vibrations from engine are still present
    • Aggressive riding position is not suited to all
    • Pricey when compared to the rivals
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    Detailed Comparison of Hero Passion Plus and KTM 250 Duke

    Safety

    Passion Plus comes loaded with No ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Side Stand Alarm, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Pass Light, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pillion Grabrail, Slipper Clutch. 250 Duke has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

    Comfort & Convenience

    Hero Passion Plus has features like Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port and KTM 250 Duke, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.

    Transmission

    Hero Passion Plus comes with 4 Speed Manual transmission and 250 Duke comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Hero Passion Plus has a 11 Litres fuel tank with 1087 mm seat height. KTM 250 Duke has 1109 mm seat height and 15 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Hero Passion Plus and KTM 250 Duke Owner Reviews

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    • 250 Duke Review
      • SS
        Sheari Shailender
        10 May 2025
        4.4
        Bike is very comfortable with driving, i3s working perfectly, Colour OK, petrol tank computable, Silencer sound is very smooth, speedometer is ok.
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        Kavin
        29 Apr 2025
        4.0
        Passion plus look wise very attractive. compact family bike. Suitable for Men & youngsters. Good mileage. i3s system very helpful in petrol saving. Riding position nice. Easy to low cost maintenance
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        ELDHO BABY
        1 Month ago
        4.0
        Just wow, Initially I felt like passion pro is a worthless vehicle. But now passion pro is the only vehicle that I believe to take anywhere. Such an amazing performance.
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        ???? G.K
        3 Month ago
        5.0
        Very good mileage and family bike I love passion Plus. My passion Hero passion Plus. Middle class family bike. My hero passion Plus .I so much.
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        Anil Choudhary
        3 Month ago
        4.6
        Good average and maintenance cost good family bike Good in city light weight bike Good look satisfied experience pollution free no sound I like this bike very much one word excellent.
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