Overview
KTM’s most diminutive Duke may be an ideal entry-level naked motorcycle, but it looks every bit the part of its family lineage. For 2024, the 250 Duke gets an updated LC4c engine, a new frame, new suspension, LED lighting, and new tech features.
The engine is an updated version of the LC4c, which is a 249cc liquid-cooled single with electronic fuel injection. Claimed horsepower is 31, while peak torque is rated at 18 lb.-ft.
An all-new steel-trellis frame, pressure die-cast aluminum subframe, and cast aluminum swingarm make up the chassis. At the front is a 43mm WP Apex big piston fork with 5.9 inches of travel, while a WP Apex shock with identical travel and preload adjustability is used at the rear. A radial-mount four-piston caliper and 320mm single disc is used up front, while a two-piston caliper and 240mm disc out back both utilize cornering ABS and a Supermoto mode.
Pricing and Variants
The 2024 KTM 250 Duke is available in orange or white for $4,599.
Competition
- <a href=”https://www.cycleworld.com/2015/11/12/2016-bmw-g310r-entry-level-standard-motorcycle-review-first-look-photos/”><b>BMW G 310 R, $4,995</b></a>
- <a href=”https://www.cycleworld.com/story/buyers-guide/yamaha-mt-03-2022/”><b>Yamaha MT-03, $4,999</b></a>
- <a href=”https://www.cycleworld.com/honda/cb300r/”><b>Honda CB300R, $5,149</b></a>
- <a href=”https://www.cycleworld.com/story/buyers-guide/kawasaki-z400-abs-2022/”><b>Kawasaki Z400 ABS, $5,399</b></a>
- <a href=”https://www.cycleworld.com/story/buyers-guide/cfmoto-300nk-2022/”><b>CFMoto 300NK, $4,199</b></a>
- <a href=”https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-reviews/triumph-speed-400-and-scrambler-400-x-review/”><b>Triumph Speed 400, $4,995</b></a>
News and Reviews
- <a href=”https://www.cycleworld.com/bikes/ktm-unveils-revamped-390-duke-and-250-duke/”><b>KTM 250 Duke First Look</b></a>
2024 KTM 250 Duke Claimed Specs
| MSRP: | $4,599 |
|---|---|
| Engine: | SOHC, liquid-cooled, four-stroke single-cylinder |
| Displacement: | 249cc |
| Bore x Stroke: | 72.0 x 61.2mm |
| Compression Ratio: | N/A |
| Transmission/Final Drive: | 6-speed/chain |
| Fuel System: | Bosch EFI w/ 38mm throttle body; ride-by-wire |
| Clutch: | PASC slipper; mechanically actuated |
| Frame: | Steel trellis w/ bolt-on cast-aluminum subframe |
| Front Suspension: | 43mm WP Apex inverted fork; 5.9 in. travel |
| Rear Suspension: | WP Apex monoshock, preload adjustable; 5.9 in. travel |
| Front Brake: | Radial-mount 4-piston caliper, 320mm disc w/ cornering ABS |
| Rear Brake: | 1-piston floating caliper, 240mm disc w/ cornering ABS |
| Wheels, Front/Rear: | Cast aluminum; 17 x 3.00 in. / 17 x 4.00 in. |
| Tires, Front/Rear: | 110/70-17 / 150/60-17 |
| Rake/Trail: | 24.0°/N/A |
| Wheelbase: | 53.4 in. |
| Ground Clearance: | N/A |
| Seat Height: | 31.5 in. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 4.0 gal. |
| Wet Weight: | 364 lb. |
| Contact: | ktm.com |
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