KTM 250 DukevsAprilia Tuono 457

KTM 250 Duke vs Aprilia Tuono 457: Specifications Comparison

• Safety

  AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light

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

• Comfort & Convenience

  Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Front Storage Box, Geo Fencing

  Average Speed Indicator		Data Not Available
  Call/SMS Alerts		Data Not Available
  Low Battery Indicator
  Low Oil Indicator
  Pillion Footrest
  Riding Modes		3
  Service Reminder Indicator
  GPS & Navigation		Data Not Available
  Console Type	Digital	Digital
  Distance to Empty Indicator
  Engine Kill Switch
  Instrument Console	Digital	Digital
  Seat Style	Split	Split
  Side Stand Indicator
  Start Type	Self Start	Self Start

• Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

  Braking System, Calliper Type, Front Disc Size, Front Suspension Preload Adjuster

  Braking System	Single Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
  Calliper Type	Fixed	Fixed
  Front Disc Size	320	320
  Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
  Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	29	Data Not Available
  Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	29	Data Not Available
  Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
  Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
  Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	32	Data Not Available
  Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	32	Data Not Available
  Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
  Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
  Front Suspension	WP APEX USD forks& 43mm diameter	41mupside-dowforkadjustablpreload120mmtravel
  Rear Suspension	WP APEX MoNoshock& 10-step preload adjustable	MoNoshock& adjustable preload& 130 mm wheel travel
  Front Tyre Size	110/70 R17	110/70 R17
  Rear Tyre Size	150/60 R17	150/60 R17
  Front Brake	Disc	Disc
  Rear Disc/Drum Size	240 mm	220 mm
  Rear Brake	Disc	Disc
  Tubeless Tyres

• Engine & Transmission

  Gear Shifting Pattern, Ignition, Spark Plugs, Engine Capacity

  Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
  Ignition	CDI	Data Not Available
  Spark Plugs
  Engine Capacity	249.07 cc	457 cc
  Engine Type	Single Cylinder& Liquid Cooled& FI Engine	2 Parallel forward facing cylinders& 4 valves per cylinder& liquid cooled with Ride-By-Wire
  No. of Cylinders	1	2
  No. of valves per cylinder	2	2
  Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
  Top Speed	148 kmph	Data Not Available
  Bore x Stroke	72 mm x 61.1 mm	69 mm x 61.1 mm
  Configuration	DOHC	Data Not Available
  Cooling type	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
  Fuelling	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
  Max Power	30.57 bhp @ 9250 rpm	35 bhp @ 9400 rpm
  Max Torque	25 Nm @ 7250 rpm	43.5 Nm @ 6700 rpm
  Mileage (Claimed)	30.8 kmpl	30 kmpl
  Number of Gears	6 Speed	6 Speed

• Instrumentation

  Riding Modes Switch, Touch Screen Display, Fuel level guage, Gear Indicator

  Riding Modes Switch
  Fuel level guage	Digital	Digital
  Gear Indicator
  Tachometer	Digital	Digital
  Speedometer	Digital	Digital
  Odometer	Digital	Digital
  Tripmeter Type	Data Not Available	Digital
  No. of Tripmeters	Data Not Available	1

• Dimensions & Capacity

  Length, Width, Height, Wheelbase

  Length	2026 mm	Data Not Available
  Width	820 mm	Data Not Available
  Height	1109 mm	Data Not Available
  Wheelbase	1354 mm	Data Not Available
  Ground Clearance	176 mm	Data Not Available
  Fuel Tank Capacity	15 Litres	12.7 Litres
  Engine Oil Capacity	1.7 Litres	Data Not Available
  Body Type	Sports	Sports
  Seat Height	800 mm	800 mm
  Unladden/Kerb Weight	162.8 kg	175 kg

• Exterior

  Daytime Running Lights, LED headlight

  Daytime Running Lights
  LED headlight

• Warranty

  Basic Warranty

  Basic Warranty

  2 Years /30000 kms

  3 Years/36000 kms

• Pros & Cons

  Pros, Cons

  Pros	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	Attractive design with good fit and finish Powerful 457cc parallel twin engine with 47.6 bhp of power Comes loaded with multiple riding modes, bi-directional quickshifter, ride-by-wire, traction control modes among other features Lightweight and agile, built on an aluminium frame the Tuono 457 weighs 175 kg More comfortable riding posture compared to the RS 457 Gets riding modes and traction modes as standard Offers better value than the rivals
  Cons	Mid-range vibrations from engine are still present Aggressive riding position is not suited to all Pricey when compared to the rivals	Limited sales and service network is a concern Long term maintenance and part availability will be an issue Features such as bi-directional quickshifter, TPMS, charging port are available as optional accessories

Visual Gallery

KTM 250 DukeAprilia Tuono 457

Which Bike Do You Like More?

KTM 250 Duke

Aprilia Tuono 457