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CFMoto 300NK vs KTM 250 Duke

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 23 Oct 2026.

KTM 250 Duke

CFMoto

300NK

From ₹2.29 Lakh

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KTM

250 Duke

From ₹2.27 Lakh

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CFMoto 300NK300NK · ₹2.29 Lakh
KTM 250 Duke250 Duke · ₹2.27 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price 300NK: ₹2.29 Lakh 250 Duke: ₹2.27 Lakh (ahead) 250 Duke ₹2,233 cheaper
Braking 300NK: Dual-channel ABS 250 Duke: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage 300NK: 33 kmpl (ahead) 250 Duke: 31 kmpl Claimed
Power 300NK: 27.87 PS 250 Duke: 31 PS (ahead) Torque 20 vs 25 Nm
Weight 300NK: 151 kg 250 Duke: 163 kg Seat height 795 vs 800 mm

Pick the 300NK for better claimed mileage.

Pick the 250 Duke for the lower price and more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹2.29 Lakh
₹2.27 Lakh
On-road in
₹2.59 Lakh
₹2.56 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹6,871 a month
₹6,806 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
27.87 PS
31 PS
Torque
20 Nm
25 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
33 kmpl
31 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Naked street motorcycle
Not listed
Status
On sale in India
Not listed
Manufacturing
Assembled in India by AMW Motorcycles, CFMoto's Indian partner, from CKD kits
Not listed

Engine & Transmission

Engine
292.4 cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve, with a balance shaft
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI (LC4c)
Bore x Stroke
78 mm x 61.2 mm
72.0 mm x 61.17 mm
Compression Ratio
11.3:1
12.5:1
Fuel System
Fuel injection
Not listed
Emission Standard
BS6.2
Not listed
Top Speed
127 km/h
Not listed
Transmission
6-speed manual, chain final drive
Not listed
Fuel Tank
12.5 litres
15.0 L (Steel fuel tank, Reserve: 2.5 L)
Displacement
Not listed
249.07 cc
Cooling
Not listed
Liquid Cooled
Gears
Not listed
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
Clutch
Not listed
PASC Antihopping slipper clutch
Drivetrain
Not listed
Chain Drive (520 X-Ring)

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Disc
Single Disc, 320 mm, ByBre 4-piston radial caliper
Rear Brakes
Disc
Single Disc, 240 mm, ByBre 2-piston floating caliper
Braking System
Dual-channel
Dual Channel ABS (Bosch 9.3 MP with Supermoto ABS mode)
Front Tyre
110/70-R17, tubeless
110/70-R17 Tubeless (MRF Revz C1)
Rear Tyre
140/60-R17, tubeless
150/60-R17 Tubeless (MRF Revz C1)
Wheels
Alloy, 17-inch front and rear
17-inch Cast Aluminium Lightweight Alloy Wheels
Frame
Steel tubular
Steel Trellis Frame with pressure die-cast aluminium subframe
Front Suspension
Telescopic fork
43 mm WP APEX USD Big Piston Fork (130 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
Monoshock, cantilever-mounted
WP APEX Monoshock (5-step preload adjustable, 150 mm travel)

Dimensions & Storage

Length x Width x Height
1,990 x 780 x 1,070 mm
Not listed
Wheelbase
1,360 mm
1357 mm
Ground Clearance
150 mm
176 mm
Seat Height
795 mm
800 mm (Adjustable to 820 mm)
Kerb Weight
151 kg
163 kg (Dry: 153 kg)
Load Carrying Capacity
150 kg
Not listed
Seat Type
Split seat with a separate pillion seat
Split Stepped Sport Seat (800 mm accessible seat height)
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not listed
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Not listed
Length
Not listed
2072 mm
Width
Not listed
831 mm
Height
Not listed
1109 mm
Storage
Not listed
Minimal tool kit only

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
Multiple riding modes
None (Ride-by-Wire with Track & Street displays)
USB Charging
USB Charging Port
Yes (Type-C charging port near console)
Starting
Self-start only
Not listed
Traction Control
Not listed
No
Quickshifter
Not listed
Yes (Quickshifter+ bi-directional standard on Gen 3)
Cruise Control
Not listed
No

Instruments & Tech

Instrument Cluster
Fully digital console with speedometer, tachometer, odometer, fuel gauge, clock and two trip meters
5.0-inch Full LCD Digital Display with Type-C port
Warning Indicators
Low fuel, low oil, low battery
Not listed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not listed
Yes (Bluetooth smartphone pairing for music and turn-by-turn navigation)
Navigation
Not listed
Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation)

Lights

Headlights
LED
Full LED Headlamp with boomerang LED DRLs
Tail Lights
LED
Full LED
Turn Indicators
LED
Full LED

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹2.29 Lakh
₹2.27 Lakh
Colours
2 colours
3 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

300NK₹2.29 Lakh 250 Duke₹2.27 Lakh 250 Duke ₹2,233 less

On-road price by city

300NK 300NK against 250 Duke 250 Duke

City300NK250 DukeGap
Mumbai₹2.65 Lakh₹2.63 Lakh250 Duke ₹2,517 less
Pune₹2.65 Lakh₹2.63 Lakh250 Duke ₹2,517 less
New Delhi₹2.59 Lakh₹2.56 Lakh250 Duke ₹2,450 less
Bengaluru₹2.81 Lakh₹2.79 Lakh250 Duke ₹2,673 less
Chennai₹2.68 Lakh₹2.65 Lakh250 Duke ₹2,539 less
Hyderabad₹2.81 Lakh₹2.79 Lakh250 Duke ₹2,673 less
Ahmedabad₹2.54 Lakh₹2.52 Lakh250 Duke ₹2,405 less
Kolkata₹2.63 Lakh₹2.61 Lakh250 Duke ₹2,494 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the 300NK or the 250 Duke?

The 250 Duke, by ₹2,233 on the versions compared here: 300NK 300NK at ₹2.29 Lakh against 250 Duke 250 Duke at ₹2.27 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.59 Lakh against ₹2.56 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The 300NK claims 33 kmpl against 31 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The 300NK 300NK makes 27.87 PS and 20 Nm and the 250 Duke 250 Duke makes 31 PS and 25 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹6,871 a month for the 300NK and ₹6,806 for the 250 Duke, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

Compare the rivals

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