KTM 250 Duke vs Zontes 350X

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 2 Oct 2026.

KTM 250 Duke
Zontes 350X

KTM

250 Duke

From ₹2.27 Lakh

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Zontes

350X

From ₹2.37 Lakh

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KTM 250 Duke250 Duke · ₹2.27 Lakh
Zontes 350XStandard · ₹2.37 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price 250 Duke: ₹2.27 Lakh (ahead) 350X: ₹2.37 Lakh 250 Duke ₹10,233 cheaper
Braking 250 Duke: Dual-channel ABS 350X: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage 250 Duke: 31 kmpl 350X: 35–36 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power 250 Duke: 31 PS 350X: 39.33 PS (ahead) Torque 25 vs 32.8 Nm
Weight 250 Duke: 163 kg 350X: 188 kg Seat height 800 vs 795 mm

Pick the 250 Duke for the lower price.

Pick the 350X for better claimed mileage and more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹2.27 Lakh
₹2.37 Lakh
On-road in
₹2.56 Lakh
₹2.67 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹4,303 a month
₹4,492 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
31 PS
39.33 PS
Torque
25 Nm
32.8 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
6-Speed Manual
Mileage
31 kmpl
35–36 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)
249.07 cc
348 cc
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI (LC4c)
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, High-Compression FI
Bore x Stroke
72.0 mm x 61.17 mm
84.5 mm x 62.0 mm
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
12.3:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled with dual high-efficiency radiators
Gearbox
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
Clutch
PASC Antihopping slipper clutch
Wet Multiplate with Slipper Clutch
Drive Type
Chain Drive (520 X-Ring)
Chain Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 320 mm, ByBre 4-piston radial caliper
Single Disc, 320 mm, J.Juan 4-piston radial caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 240 mm, ByBre 2-piston floating caliper
Single Disc, 265 mm, J.Juan 1-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Dual Channel ABS (Bosch 9.3 MP with Supermoto ABS mode)
Dual Channel ABS (Bosch)
Wheel Type
17-inch Cast Aluminium Lightweight Alloy Wheels
17-inch Multi-Spoke Cast Aluminium Alloy Wheels
Front Tyre Size
110/70-R17 Tubeless (MRF Revz C1)
120/70-ZR17 Tubeless
Rear Tyre Size
150/60-R17 Tubeless (MRF Revz C1)
160/60-ZR17 Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
43 mm WP APEX USD Big Piston Fork (130 mm travel)
43 mm Inverted Telescopic USD Fork (130 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
WP APEX Monoshock (5-step preload adjustable, 150 mm travel)
Central Monoshock with high-pressure nitrogen canister (Preload adjustable, 130 mm travel)
Frame Type
Steel Trellis Frame with pressure die-cast aluminium subframe
High-tensile Steel Trellis Chassis with full aerodynamic fairing
Wheelbase (mm)
1357 mm
1380 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
176 mm
152 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)
2072 mm
2030 mm
Width (mm)
831 mm
790 mm
Height (mm)
1109 mm
1300 mm (Electrically adjustable windscreen)
Seat Height (mm)
800 mm (Adjustable to 820 mm)
795 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
163 kg (Dry: 153 kg)
188 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
15.0 L (Steel fuel tank, Reserve: 2.5 L)
19.0 L (Galvanized steel tank, Reserve: 3.5 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
5.0-inch Full LCD Digital Display with Type-C port
5.0-inch Full-Colour IPS TFT Display with 4 UI Themes, Screen Mirroring & TPMS
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (Bluetooth smartphone pairing for music and turn-by-turn navigation)
Yes (Bluetooth screen mirroring, calls, music, and tire pressure TPMS)
Navigation
Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation)
Yes (Screen mirroring navigation)
USB Charging
Yes (Type-C charging port near console)
Yes (Dual 18W fast-charging USB ports)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
None (Ride-by-Wire with Track & Street displays)
2 Modes (Eco, Sport with auto-switch)
Traction Control
No
No
Quickshifter
Yes (Quickshifter+ bi-directional standard on Gen 3)
No
Cruise Control
No
No

Lights

Headlight
Full LED Headlamp with boomerang LED DRLs
Full LED Twin Projector Headlamps with motorized windscreen
Taillight
Full LED
Full LED Taillamp
Turn Indicators
Full LED
Full LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Split Stepped Sport Seat (800 mm accessible seat height)
Two-piece stepped sports-touring seat
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only
Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹2.27 Lakh
₹2.37 Lakh
Colours
3 colours
1 colour

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

250 Duke₹2.27 Lakh Standard₹2.37 Lakh 350X ₹10,233 more

On-road price in six cities

250 Duke 250 Duke against 350X Standard

City250 Duke350XGap
Mumbai₹2.63 Lakh₹2.77 Lakh250 Duke ₹13,903 less
Pune₹2.63 Lakh₹2.77 Lakh250 Duke ₹13,903 less
New Delhi₹2.56 Lakh₹2.67 Lakh250 Duke ₹11,226 less
Bengaluru₹2.79 Lakh₹2.91 Lakh250 Duke ₹12,249 less
Chennai₹2.65 Lakh₹2.77 Lakh250 Duke ₹11,635 less
Hyderabad₹2.79 Lakh₹2.91 Lakh250 Duke ₹12,249 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 250 Duke or the 350X?

The 250 Duke, by ₹10,233 on the versions compared here: 250 Duke 250 Duke at ₹2.27 Lakh against 350X Standard at ₹2.37 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.56 Lakh against ₹2.67 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The 350X claims 35–36 kmpl against 31 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The 250 Duke 250 Duke makes 31 PS and 25 Nm and the 350X Standard makes 39.33 PS and 32.8 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹4,303 a month for the 250 Duke and ₹4,492 for the 350X, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

Compare the rivals

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