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TVS Ronin vs KTM 250 Duke

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, TVS Ronin or KTM 250 Duke? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Ronin and 250 Duke. TVS Ronin Price starts at Rs.1.35 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Base Lightning Black and KTM 250 Duke Price starts at Rs.2.30 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. TVS Ronin is 1 cylinder, 225 cc Engine can generate 20 PS @ 7750 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, Ronin provides a mileage of 42 kmpl (base model), and 250 Duke has a mileage of 30.8 kmpl (base model). TVS Ronin is available in 2 colours & 9 variants whereas KTM 250 Duke is available in 3 colours & 2 variants.

Ronin vs 250 Duke

Key HighlightsTVS RoninKTM 250 Duke
PriceRs.1.35 LakhRs.2.30 Lakh
Engine Capacity225.9 cc249.07 cc
Power20 PS @ 7750 rpm30.57 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Mileage/Range42 kmpl30.8 kmpl
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TVS Ronin Base Lightning Black bike
Base Lightning Black
Rs. 1.35 Lakh
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KTM 250 Duke STD bike
STD
Rs. 2.30 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
1.52 Lakh
Price Breakup
2.58 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.2
4.4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 Litres
15 Litres
Engine Displacement
225.9 cc
249.07 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Single Channel ABS
Single Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front - 2 Piston & Rear - 1 Piston
Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston
Front Disc Size
300
320
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
25
29
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
25
29
Front Wheel Size
17 inches
-
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
32
32
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28
32
Rear Wheel Size
17 inches
-
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
41dia. Upside Down Fork
WAPEUSforks43mdiameter
Rear Suspension
Monoshock with 7 step adjustable preload
WP APEX MoNoshock& 10-step preload adjustable
Front Tyre Size
110/70 - 17
-

Instrumentation

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

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
check
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
5 Years/60000 Kms
2 Years or 30000 km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Double Cradle Frame
Split-Trellis Frame

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 4 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Ignition
-
CDI
Spark Plugs
check
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
225.9 cc
249.07 cc
Engine Type
-
Single Cylinder& Liquid Cooled& DOHC& FI Engine
No. of Cylinders
1
1
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
-
1.5 kwh
Range
574 km/charge
-
Top Speed
120 kmph
148 kmph
Bore x Stroke
66mm X 66mm
72 mm x 61.1 mm
Configuration
Single Cylinder
Single Cylinder
Cooling type
Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
-
Fuel Injection

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
-
check
Call/SMS Alerts
check
Front Storage Box
Geo Fencing
Low Battery Indicator
check
check
Low Oil Indicator
check
check
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Riding Modes
2
Service Reminder Indicator
check
check
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
check
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
check
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

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

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2040 mm
-
Width
805 mm
820 mm
Height
1170 mm
1109 mm
Wheelbase
1357 mm
1354 mm
Ground Clearance
181 mm
176 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 Litres
15 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
-
1.7 Litres
Body Type
Cruiser
Sports Bike
Seat Height
795 mm
800 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
159 kg
162.8 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Solid & premium build quality
  • Riding position is easy & comfortable
  • Engine has good low-end torque
  • Easy to ride inside the city
  • Modern connected features
  • 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
  • Engine has slight vibrations in the upper rev range
  • Many variants miss out on dual-channel ABS
  • Bluetooth connectivity is only offered on top variant
  • 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 TVS Ronin and KTM 250 Duke

Safety

Ronin comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Switch, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , 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

TVS Ronin has features like Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator 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

TVS Ronin comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and 250 Duke comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

TVS Ronin has a 14 Litres fuel tank with 1170 mm seat height. KTM 250 Duke has 1109 mm seat height and 15 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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TVS Ronin and KTM 250 Duke Owner Reviews

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    • PM
      PRITAM MUKHERJEE
      29 Apr 2025
      4.6
      Best bike in 225 cc love it. Strongly recommended should by this bike without any hesitation go for it. Oil service is very efficient go for it.
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      Ashu
      3 Month ago
      4.6
      Good bike good acceleration good performance good pickup good look better design excellent pickup nice experience excellent concept better clutch system better engine good abs good speedometer good power good
      Likes (1)
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    • F
      Fernandes
      5 Month ago
      5.0
      Best in class segment bike and gets way more than you bargain for Recently bought one and Happy having it ridden through hills and plains for 3 months till date.
      Likes (1)
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    • NS
      Nand Suthar
      5 Month ago
      3.8
      The best for daily uses and run like a extreme on highway looks and everything is perfect and I have travelled 1200 km so look amazing road preferably you can buy.
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    • S
      Surya
      5 Month ago
      4.2
      Best mileage cruiser bike, in this top model is the best one. for the traffic comfort, and for hills riding is very comfortable for me.
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