Kawasaki Ninja 300R vs KTM Duke 250

Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	296.00 cc	248.80 cc
Engine	Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, parallel twin	1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine
Engine Starting	Electric start	Electric starter
Engine Lubrication	Forced lubrication, wet sump	Wet sump
Clutch	--	PASC™ antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Fuel System	Fuel Injection	Electronic fuel injection
Ignition	Digital	Digital
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid cooled
Maximum Power	39 PS @ 11000 rpm	29 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Maximum Torque	27.0 Nm @ 10000 rpm	24 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Transmission	6 speed	6-speed
Gear Shift Pattern	1-down, 5-up	1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Top Speed	177 kmph	--
Battery	--	12 V DC
Frame	Tube diamond, steel	Steel trellis frame, powder coated
Headlamp	--	LED with DRLs
Taillamp	--	LED Tail Lamp

Overall Mileage

26 kmpl

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Front	110/70R17 M/C 54H	--
Rear	140/60R17 M/C 66H	--
Wheel / RIM	Alloy	Alloy Wheels

Front	Single 290 mm petal disc Single balanced actuation dual-piston	Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc
Rear	Single 220 mm petal disc Caliper: Dual-piston	Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc

Front	37 mm Telescopic Fork / 120 mm	WP upside-down 43 mm
Rear	Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and 5-way adjustable preload	WP monoshock

Colors

Candy Plasma Blue, Lime Green/Ebony

Orange and White

Length	2015 mm	--
Width	715 mm	--
Height	1110 mm	--
Weight	179 kg	149 kg
Wheelbase	1405 mm	1357 mm
Ground Clearance	135 mm	185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	17 litres	13.4 litres

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Features	Aggressive styling. Dual throttle valves. Wider 140mm rear tyre. Smallest ABS unit. Fine-atomising injectors Lightweight supersport-style aluminium footpegs. Uni-Trak rear suspension delivers a smooth ride and stable handling. 2-1 exhaust with short style silencer. Fan cover located behind the radiator directs hot air down and away from the rider. Lightweight new pistons with flatter crowns reduce reciprocating weight. Multi-function LCD screen functions include speedometer, clock, fuel gauge, dual trip meters, odometer and ECO Economical Riding indicator. Sleeveless aluminium die-cast cylinder features plated bores. Large-diameter 290mm front petal disc brake and 220 mm rear petal brake. 2018 Updates -Circuit-developed Diamond Frame -Modern Instrumentation -Heat Management Technology -Race-derived Clutch Technology & Smoother Shift Feel	--

Pros	296cc liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine. Lightweight body Digital Fuel Injection (DFI) system for better fuel economy and cleaner emissions Aggressive body design Stunning Dual headlamp 10-spoke 17-inch wheels Revised six-speed transmission	- Aggressive and dynamic design with a resemblance to the higher-end KTM models. - Features a slipper clutch, typically found in premium sports bikes. - Ergonomically efficient with ample space and freedom of movement. - Powerful 249cc engine delivering 30 Ps of maximum power. - Lightweight and maneuverable chassis for enhanced precision. - Adjustable suspension for balancing according to riding conditions. - Effective braking system with optional ABS.
Cons	No ABS version available in India Overpriced	- Lacks a split LED headlight like the 2017 Duke 390. - Uses an older instrument console instead of a TFT display screen. - Side-slung exhaust position may not appeal to all riders. - Limited fuel tank capacity of 13.4 liters.