Comparing the ATHER 450 Apex and the KTM 250 DUKE side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | — | Liquid cooling with radiator |
| Displacement | — | 249.07 cc |
| Engine Type | — | Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, FI Engine |
| Power | 7.0 kW | 22.8 kW @ 9250 rpm |
| Torque | 26 Nm | 25 Nm @ 7250 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 15 L |
| Mileage | — | 30.08 kmpl |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 100 | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 111.6 | 162.8 |
| Seat Height | 780 | 800 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Combined braking system & regenerative braking | Supermoto ABS |
| Front Brake | Hydraulically actuated triple-piston calliper disc, 200mm | 320 mm Disc with Radially mounted calliper |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks | WP APEX USD forks, 43mm diameter |
| Rear Brake | Hydraulically actuated single-piston calliper disc, 190mm | 240 mm Disc with Floating calliper |
| Rear Suspension | Symmetrically mounted progressive monoshock | WP APEX Monoshock, 10-step preload adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 90/90 - 12 | 110/70 - R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 100/80 - 12 | 150/60 - R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | Full Split LED Headlamp |
Other Specifications |
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| 0–40 km/h (s) | 2.9 | — |
| Anti-Theft / IoT Tracking | Yes | — |
| App Connectivity | Yes | — |
| Battery | 3.7 kWh Lithium-ion | 12 V, 8 AH MF battery |
| Battery Capacity (kWh) | 3.7 | — |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-ion | — |
| Battery Warranty (Years) | 5 | — |
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| Built-in GPS Navigation | Yes | — |
| Charger Output Power (kW) | 0.7 | — |
| Charging Port Type | Proprietary | — |
| Charging Time (Fast) | 1–1.5h | — |
| Charging Time (Standard) | 5.45 | — |
| Cluster | — | 5" LCD display |
| Color Options | Indium Blue | Ebony BlackElectronic OrangeAtlantic BlueMetallic Silver |
| Connectivity Features | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 4G, navigation, call/music control | — |
| Drive Modes | SmartEco, Eco, Ride, Sport, Warp+ | — |
| Fast Charging Supported | Yes | — |
| Final Drive Type | belt | — |
| Fuel System | — | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Ingress Protection (IP Rating) | IP67 | — |
| Motor Power (Continuous, kW) | -0.1 | — |
| Motor Power (Peak, kW) | 7 | — |
| Motor Type | PMSM | — |
| OTA Updates | Yes | — |
| Price Variants | Standard | 189946 | Standard | 217401 |
| Range (Claimed, km) | 157 | — |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Self Start Only |
| Torque (Electric, Nm) | 26 | — |
| Transmission | — | 6 Speed Manual |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | 3 | — |








