Hi all! I am planning to buy a KTM 200 Duke. I see fewer 200 Dukes on the road compared to the 250. Is there any reason to avoid the 200 Duke? Should I instead go for the Duke 250 or any similar bike under ₹2.5 lakh?

Autocar India

•4w

The KTM 200 Duke still remains a wonderful entry-level sport naked to buy even after all these years, and since it is based on the Gen 2 Duke architecture, it is actually a more spacious machine - which is a helpful thing for taller riders - than the 250 Duke.

However, aside from that, the 250 Duke is a step up over its younger sibling in just about every measurable parameter and is a very engaging machine to ride.

In the context of truly sporty naked bikes, aside from the KTMs mentioned above, you really don't have many other options. If you want a different riding experience from the 250 Duke with similar performance levels, then the Triumph Speed T4 is an option to consider.

Take a test ride of these bikes to determine which is the best for you.

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