The KTM 250 Duke is one of the most popular bikes that the brand sells in India and to further enhance its appeal, the company has launched a new colour. Simply called Black and Blue, the colour looks quite attractive without being overtly loud. It should appeal to those who prefer subtle shades instead of the Ceramic White and Electronic Orange colour options that the bike is also available with.
KTM has used the Black and Blue colour to good effect on the 250 Duke. The front fender, headlight and fuel tank gets the dark blue colour while a portion of the tank extensions and the tail section is covered in Black. Adding a dash of contrast to the bike’s appearance are the orange wheels and decals on the tank extensions.
To recap, the KTM 250 Duke is powered by a 249.07cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine that produces 30.57bhp at 9250rpm and 25Nm at 7250rpm. The bike has a steel trellis frame that’s suspended by a USD fork and a monoshock. It gets disc brakes at both ends and dual channel ABS is standard.
In terms of competition, the bike goes up against the TVS Apache RTR 310.