KTM 250 Duke or TVS Apache RTR 310: Which is the better bike for daily commutes?

While the KTM costs Rs 2.3 lakh ex-showroom in Delhi, TVS will sell you the base RTR 310 for just 10,000 more, although the TVS will also cost you a little more when it comes to service and spare parts.

We’d recommend that you spend the additional Rs 17,000 over the base variant for the one with the bi-directional quickshifter, as it really does enhance the riding experience. However, while the TVS has many more optional features, choosing them can make the bike a little too expensive. At around 2.6 lakh (ex-showroom), the TVS RTR 310 in this spec strikes a great middle ground between the 250s and the 400s, and we’d suggest that you go for the RTR if you like the way it rides. Of course, it will be advisable to do so after 22 September, as the new GST rates will reduce the prices for both bikes.