You can call that vibes at 80-100 as a buzz. I have 18 years of riding bikes from 100 cc to 200cc. But i dont want to buy Duke 390 and I've planned to buy Duke 250 within the next 4-6 months at the max.
I've ridden the gen2 Duke 250. The strange thing I observed during the test ride was the engine tractability was non-existent below 5000 rpm and engine was harsh (vibrations felt everywhere) at those rpms. But above 5000, the bike came together in its element, and acceleration was exhilarating, no vibrations. Is the same nature present in the new 250?
Personally i hate 390 3 gen in terms of design. Even though its only litle different, this is more likable bike for me. With this good drivetrain and tolerable design im sure it will level up to lovable rank for me if i allow it to grow on my mind. Glad this one exist.
Make a choice either duke 250 or triumph speed 400 as they have same ex showroom price and can you please make a comparison between speed 400 and duke 250...
Since you've had the opportunity to use both the bikes at highway cruising speeds, which was more comfortable at 110-130kmph? Unfortunately as an end user I can't have this opportunity as the triumph showroom is located within city limits. I was able to test the same on the Duke 250 as the ktm was located on the outskirts. Your feedback would be appreciated
Because that doesn't serve any purpose. These real time / avg fuel efficiency figures are seldom accurate. So there's no point. Also, I do mention the fuel efficiency figures in my full review anyway. 😃
Hi Shiraz. Planning to buy a motorcycle. Had been riding a Pulsar 180 from 2014-2019 and haven't ridden a motorcyle since 2019. B/w the duke 250 and cb350 h'ness, which would be the better motorcycle? Riding would be in city and occasional touring.
My big thumbs up for both the motorcycles! You just can't go wrong with either. So take a test ride of both, preferably back to back, and seal the deal for the one which appeals to your heart more (the brain stuff has been taken care of by me 😃 )
I have only 1.5 years riding experience. Currently riding Gixxer 155 2022 model. Planning to upgrade within 1 or 2 years should I go for 390 or 250 or ninja 300. My height is 5'2"
KTM Duke 250 Gen3 / Triumph Speed 400 / Honda CB300R -- all of these are roughly priced same at about 2.4L exshowroom.. which would you recommend & why ??
Cb300r is a wonderful machine but zero road presence its too small rather compact, let me share you a true story once in front of a shopping mall this bike was parked , all of my frnds was telling me that this bike is a modified mt15, but as I know about bikes I told them that no this is cb300r but they told me no no it is mt15 its small , so you can guess right how it looks in real life, if opinion doesn't matter to you you can buy this bike its a fantastic bike
I have an experience of 40k kms on RE classic 350 (3 years). Now i am planning to upgrade. Which bike should i go for. NS400z, Dominar400/ 250, Guerilla 450, Duke250? I want a quality bike. Value for money. Average is also important. Somewhere between 28-35 km/pl. my height is 170cm. Purpose ( bike in which i can ride 100-200kms trips in 1-2 breaks, plus daily office commuter in banglore city traffic).
Buddy please help in choosing between this Duke 250 gen 3 and HD x440. I am currently riding Avenger 220 since 2013 with 23 years of riding experience.
I am 21 year old and i will be buying by 1st bike on 13 sep my mom's bday i have a riding experience of 8 to 9 months on my fathers unicorn bike and planning to buy duke 250 or classic 350 but back of the mind one thing is there to spend 1lakh extra get 390 and be future proof but my major rides will be in city and highways for college or office so what will be best for me? I personally love duke for acceleration and thrill but bullet has class
@@RealAutoReviews hahaha thank you so much i think i will go with 250 then because if i get classic 350 my father will ride it more than me and if i get 390 than it would become expensive in my pocket for mileage and all
Thanks for the video. I have a question, if I'm currently riding a 160cc bike, should I upgrade to a 300cc+ motorcycle like Duke 390, Speed 400, RTR 310 or should I buy something below 300cc like Duke 250, Karizma, Gixxer, etc. Also, kindly fix the audio in video. Only left earpiece is giving sound. Once again thanks for the video
Most welcome. Please answer the following: 1) Your age 2) total years/months of riding experience 3) which 160 are you riding at present 4) Among all the bikes you listed, which two are on top of your priority list? 😃
@RealAutoReviews 1) 29 Y.O. in Jan'24 2) 8+ Years 3) Suzuki Gixxer SF BS3 since Jan 2016 4) Honda CB300R BS6.2, TVS Apache RTR 310, KTM Duke 250, Triumph Speed 400 (low seat height is what i dont like on it), looking at Karizma XMR as well but that will be for my lil brother who will begin his bike riding journey in the coming days. I know I'm hijacking this comment thread but I had the same question as the original commenter. Any help is appreciated 🙏🏼
@mohdakbar4980 yaar no worries. No hijacking here. In fact I encourage people to get on the same thread if they have the same question. 😃 Now, the answer: I have ridden the D250 and Speed 400 and have concluded that you just can't go wrong with either. Haven't ridden the CBR and RTR yet. But I will. If you're not in a hurry, you may wait for my reviews of both 😃
@@shabtabq the vibrations is one area that has been overhyped by many reviewers and UA-camrs. Just buy the bike you like more and enjoy it while you still can. Don't overthink about vibrations.
Hey Shiraz. I admire you a lot. I am planning to buy this new gen KTM Duke 250. My heart goes to this bike but my mind says Speed 400. I cannot find your review video of this bike, please upload.
I couldn't make a video because the odo had an issue. However, this bike is highly recommended. You have your heart set on it, right? Don't let the mind come.in between. Let me take care of that 😃
@@RealAutoReviews Thanks for your response. There will always be conflict with increasing options, but I will go with my heart this time. We love your videos, keep educating & inspiring. 😊
Hi Iam looking for bike under 3 lakhs Confused btw speed 400/vstorm/ duke 250 Can you suggest which should be right pick Priority-good cruising speed and handing
That's not vibration, but just a buzz. Don't worry about it. Most newbie youtubers have been making a hue and cry about vibrations in the past 5-6 years. You won't see foreigners talk about vibrations despite their requirement of better freeway speeds. It's a high performance single, it will never be smooth in the lower gears at slow speeds. Ride it like it's supposed to and you won't feel any vibrations anywhere 😃
@@shibashisbiswas9960 well, that should not happen. What's the odo reading of your bike? And what bike were you riding earlier (if this isn't your first bike) and for how long?
@@RealAutoReviews This is my very first bike and i have rode clasic 350, pulsar 220, odo reading 300,. False nuetral (onlywhile downshifting from 3rd to 2nd gear) happens once in 10th times.
@@shibashisbiswas9960 I could figure that this is your first bike 😃 No worries, I shall help you. False neutrals are ALWAYS a rider error! Shift with a decisive foot, and you will NEVER face a false neutral. 😃
I like driving it. But KTM seem a basket case in terms of service parts snd I can't even get Indian manual after many tries. App doesn't work i have eu download. Diff weight 10%ethanol max etc. They need to get act together after designing nice bikes. Ps market them to more than silly kids to crash also
6km ka error 😢.....wo bhi ktm me........156 meter me aur147 gps me .....high speed me aur zada error 9km...😢😢😢😢....meri 2nd gen me meter me140 matlab gps me 140........zero error....
Then you apparently can't. However, this feature is redundant now as the pricks at GoPro, after launching the 12 and 13, that do not have GPS, have slowed down the older GoPros' software due to which the GPS doesn't work properly in them anymore.
@@RealAutoReviews ha....but initial raw power duke me zada hai....specially 3rd gen wali bahut quicker hai....street race me vitpilen ko kha legi .....but baad me vitpilen piche se ovrtk legi topend me......isko meter me163 tak le gaya tha mai
Arey mere bhai, mujhe mat batao LiquiMoly ke baare mei 🤦 Mere chhota bhai was the first one in NCR to recommend this oil way back in 2017-2018. NCR Motorcycles is my chhota bhai. In fact, rhe name was kept by me 😊
This is some next level review testing, loved it. Keep going brother
Thank you so much ❤️
You can call that vibes at 80-100 as a buzz. I have 18 years of riding bikes from 100 cc to 200cc. But i dont want to buy Duke 390 and I've planned to buy Duke 250 within the next 4-6 months at the max.
That's what I said. 😃
Cruising speed u mentioned can be life threatening in indian Highways
No
I've ridden the gen2 Duke 250. The strange thing I observed during the test ride was the engine tractability was non-existent below 5000 rpm and engine was harsh (vibrations felt everywhere) at those rpms. But above 5000, the bike came together in its element, and acceleration was exhilarating, no vibrations. Is the same nature present in the new 250?
No. The bike has become way more tractable. Have done the tractability test as well. Check it out 😃
Personally i hate 390 3 gen in terms of design. Even though its only litle different, this is more likable bike for me. With this good drivetrain and tolerable design im sure it will level up to lovable rank for me if i allow it to grow on my mind. Glad this one exist.
❤️❤️
nice video man , props to you
@@nishaanthprakasam6178 thank you so much ❤️
Want to upgrade from yamaha but engine refinement have bound hand. Why do they don’t make engine like yamaha?
Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses bro 😃
Make a choice either duke 250 or triumph speed 400 as they have same ex showroom price and can you please make a comparison between speed 400 and duke 250...
Sure.
Is there any improvement from previous gen interms of refinement & vibration? What about comparing to speed 400
Allow me to address both these questions in the review video 😃
Speed 400 vibration starts from, 5k rpm
@@RealAutoReviews eagerly waiting for the full review on the duke 250.
Duke 250 or the speed 400 for commutes and highway tours?
Both are fantastic bikes! Get the one YOU like more! 😃
Since you've had the opportunity to use both the bikes at highway cruising speeds, which was more comfortable at 110-130kmph? Unfortunately as an end user I can't have this opportunity as the triumph showroom is located within city limits. I was able to test the same on the Duke 250 as the ktm was located on the outskirts. Your feedback would be appreciated
Would really like to know the answer already!!
Hope the review video is in English as well
See you soon!
Yes, now all review videos will be in English 😃
@@RealAutoReviews awesome!! Great to know..
A suggestion; in your highway reviews why not show/mention the IFE at the respective cruising speed, if the bike shows it
Because that doesn't serve any purpose. These real time / avg fuel efficiency figures are seldom accurate. So there's no point. Also, I do mention the fuel efficiency figures in my full review anyway. 😃
How is CB300F compared to this?
Haven't tested that Honda yet bro
@@RealAutoReviews why none of my favourite bike experts have tried it yet any specific reason? Is it not worth?
Are you planning to review RTR 310?
Waiting on TVS to send me a media bike.
Hi Shiraz. Planning to buy a motorcycle. Had been riding a Pulsar 180 from 2014-2019 and haven't ridden a motorcyle since 2019. B/w the duke 250 and cb350 h'ness, which would be the better motorcycle? Riding would be in city and occasional touring.
My big thumbs up for both the motorcycles! You just can't go wrong with either. So take a test ride of both, preferably back to back, and seal the deal for the one which appeals to your heart more (the brain stuff has been taken care of by me 😃 )
@@RealAutoReviews Hahaha . Thank you Sir !
@awgy9335 the pleasure is all mine! Please don't forget to keep me posted 😃❤️
@@RealAutoReviews Will do :)
I have only 1.5 years riding experience. Currently riding Gixxer 155 2022 model. Planning to upgrade within 1 or 2 years should I go for 390 or 250 or ninja 300. My height is 5'2"
We'll talk when you are one month away from getting the bike 😃
@@RealAutoReviews oh ok 😂😂👍🏼👍🏼
KTM Duke 250 Gen3 / Triumph Speed 400 / Honda CB300R -- all of these are roughly priced same at about 2.4L exshowroom..
which would you recommend & why ??
Different bikes. AND excellent bikes (although I haven't ridden that Honda yet). You can't go wrong with either. Get the one YOU like more! 😃
What would you prefer between speed 400 and Duke 250 (with TFT) IDK I'm leaning towards Duke 🫠 because of looks in triumph
I will get the Duke as well.
Don't think you've mentioned in any subsequent videos if you would prefer to buy the speed 400 or the duke 250. So which one is it?
My choice doesn't matter. Unlike Shumi, I review the vehicles for their intended users. 😃
i am confused between duke 250 and honda cb300r.
Cb300r is a wonderful machine but zero road presence its too small rather compact, let me share you a true story once in front of a shopping mall this bike was parked , all of my frnds was telling me that this bike is a modified mt15, but as I know about bikes I told them that no this is cb300r but they told me no no it is mt15 its small , so you can guess right how it looks in real life, if opinion doesn't matter to you you can buy this bike its a fantastic bike
For comfortable, braking and handling and for offroading duke 250 gen 3 or triumph speed 400 which will be better?
The Duke is the better motorcycle.
superb review
Thank you so much ❤️
I have an experience of 40k kms on RE classic 350 (3 years). Now i am planning to upgrade. Which bike should i go for. NS400z, Dominar400/ 250, Guerilla 450, Duke250? I want a quality bike. Value for money. Average is also important. Somewhere between 28-35 km/pl. my height is 170cm. Purpose ( bike in which i can ride 100-200kms trips in 1-2 breaks, plus daily office commuter in banglore city traffic).
Adv 390✅
Buddy please help in choosing between this Duke 250 gen 3 and HD x440. I am currently riding Avenger 220 since 2013 with 23 years of riding experience.
DUKE IS BETTER
Nice.
Can you do the similar test on the new Husqvarna vitpilen 250
@@blivinalien3227 as and when its media unit is available, yes. 😃
I am 21 year old and i will be buying by 1st bike on 13 sep my mom's bday i have a riding experience of 8 to 9 months on my fathers unicorn bike and planning to buy duke 250 or classic 350 but back of the mind one thing is there to spend 1lakh extra get 390 and be future proof but my major rides will be in city and highways for college or office so what will be best for me? I personally love duke for acceleration and thrill but bullet has class
You need to first identity your priorities kid! 😃
@@RealAutoReviews priorities are as such nothing
@@abhaytripathi1423 then get the one YOU like more. You have my approval for all three bikes that you listed. All fantastic bikes, these three! 😃❤️
@@RealAutoReviews hahaha thank you so much i think i will go with 250 then because if i get classic 350 my father will ride it more than me and if i get 390 than it would become expensive in my pocket for mileage and all
@@abhaytripathi1423 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Good descision 😁 all the best and keep me posted 😃
Thanks for the video. I have a question, if I'm currently riding a 160cc bike, should I upgrade to a 300cc+ motorcycle like Duke 390, Speed 400, RTR 310 or should I buy something below 300cc like Duke 250, Karizma, Gixxer, etc.
Also, kindly fix the audio in video. Only left earpiece is giving sound. Once again thanks for the video
Most welcome. Please answer the following:
1) Your age
2) total years/months of riding experience
3) which 160 are you riding at present
4) Among all the bikes you listed, which two are on top of your priority list? 😃
@RealAutoReviews
1) 29 Y.O. in Jan'24
2) 8+ Years
3) Suzuki Gixxer SF BS3 since Jan 2016
4) Honda CB300R BS6.2, TVS Apache RTR 310, KTM Duke 250, Triumph Speed 400 (low seat height is what i dont like on it), looking at Karizma XMR as well but that will be for my lil brother who will begin his bike riding journey in the coming days.
I know I'm hijacking this comment thread but I had the same question as the original commenter. Any help is appreciated 🙏🏼
Thanks for the reply, sir.
1. Age: 23
2. Years of Riding Experience: 2+
3. Current Bike: Apache RTR 160 4v
4. 2 Preferred bikes: Speed 400, Duke 250
@@akshay-kumar-007 You may buy either (250 or 400) whichever appeals to your HEART more as both are wonderful motorcycles!
@mohdakbar4980 yaar no worries. No hijacking here. In fact I encourage people to get on the same thread if they have the same question. 😃
Now, the answer:
I have ridden the D250 and Speed 400 and have concluded that you just can't go wrong with either. Haven't ridden the CBR and RTR yet. But I will. If you're not in a hurry, you may wait for my reviews of both 😃
still waiting for the comparison with Speed 400 brother, which bike vibrates more on a constant 120 Km/h
@@shabtabq the vibrations is one area that has been overhyped by many reviewers and UA-camrs. Just buy the bike you like more and enjoy it while you still can. Don't overthink about vibrations.
Hello Shiraz,
Quick question:
Suggest a bike to buy:
Budget: 5-6 Lakh INR
Focus: appearance/look
Thank you for all the details review !
What bikes have you shortlisted?
Aprilia rs457
Hey Shiraz. I admire you a lot.
I am planning to buy this new gen KTM Duke 250. My heart goes to this bike but my mind says Speed 400. I cannot find your review video of this bike, please upload.
I couldn't make a video because the odo had an issue. However, this bike is highly recommended. You have your heart set on it, right? Don't let the mind come.in between. Let me take care of that 😃
@@RealAutoReviews Thanks for your response. There will always be conflict with increasing options, but I will go with my heart this time. We love your videos, keep educating & inspiring. 😊
@@madhukar305 thank you so much ❤️ All the best and keep me posted 😃
Hi
Iam looking for bike under 3 lakhs
Confused btw speed 400/vstorm/ duke 250
Can you suggest which should be right pick
Priority-good cruising speed and handing
Go for triumph speed 400
@ShreyashRokade thq
Which bike is fun to ride I wonder, duke 250 or speed 400?
Duke 250
Let me answer that in the review video 😁
@@RealAutoReviewsyes ... duke 250 vs speed 400?
based on heating, mileage, 120 cruise speed
@@riteshraj2331 noted 😃
When will the review video be out? The week is almost over...
Nice to know that the Duke 250 has a 5% speedo error. The Vstrom SX I ride has a 10% speedo error.
True that! 😃
bro, do a seat height video on TVS RTR 310
Sure bro.
I just got a duke 250 and am noticing something just want to clarify, is there any vibration on 2nd gear between 3000rpm to 4500rpm (22kmph-27kmph).
That's not vibration, but just a buzz. Don't worry about it. Most newbie youtubers have been making a hue and cry about vibrations in the past 5-6 years. You won't see foreigners talk about vibrations despite their requirement of better freeway speeds. It's a high performance single, it will never be smooth in the lower gears at slow speeds. Ride it like it's supposed to and you won't feel any vibrations anywhere 😃
@@RealAutoReviews am also facing false neutral (from 3rd gear directly to N) ,
@@shibashisbiswas9960 well, that should not happen. What's the odo reading of your bike? And what bike were you riding earlier (if this isn't your first bike) and for how long?
@@RealAutoReviews This is my very first bike and i have rode clasic 350, pulsar 220, odo reading 300,. False nuetral (onlywhile downshifting from 3rd to 2nd gear) happens once in 10th times.
@@shibashisbiswas9960 I could figure that this is your first bike 😃 No worries, I shall help you.
False neutrals are ALWAYS a rider error! Shift with a decisive foot, and you will NEVER face a false neutral. 😃
I like driving it. But KTM seem a basket case in terms of service parts snd I can't even get Indian manual after many tries. App doesn't work i have eu download. Diff weight 10%ethanol max etc. They need to get act together after designing nice bikes.
Ps market them to more than silly kids to crash also
6km ka error 😢.....wo bhi ktm me........156 meter me aur147 gps me .....high speed me aur zada error 9km...😢😢😢😢....meri 2nd gen me meter me140 matlab gps me 140........zero error....
@@sudiptabandyopadhyay9328 okay
how to get that gps on screen
@@AnuragAntappa which GoPro do you have?
@@RealAutoReviews I use a DJI
Then you apparently can't. However, this feature is redundant now as the pricks at GoPro, after launching the 12 and 13, that do not have GPS, have slowed down the older GoPros' software due to which the GPS doesn't work properly in them anymore.
Duck down lol.makes big difference.
Husqvarna vitpilen 250 me zero zero error......aur isse zada faster bhi hai.....gps me161km per hr😊😊
@@sudiptabandyopadhyay9328 badiya hai phir to
@@RealAutoReviews ha....but initial raw power duke me zada hai....specially 3rd gen wali bahut quicker hai....street race me vitpilen ko kha legi .....but baad me vitpilen piche se ovrtk legi topend me......isko meter me163 tak le gaya tha mai
@@sudiptabandyopadhyay9328 acha
@@RealAutoReviews oil change kitni bar hui hai.....motul7100 ke badle liquimoly 10w50 dalo......fir dekho result...
Arey mere bhai, mujhe mat batao LiquiMoly ke baare mei 🤦 Mere chhota bhai was the first one in NCR to recommend this oil way back in 2017-2018.
NCR Motorcycles is my chhota bhai. In fact, rhe name was kept by me 😊
Bhai Hindi me boll le kyu English
ch😅😅d raha hai
Nahi nahi, English koi teri bhen thodi hai...
@@RealAutoReviews Are bhai🤣🤣🤣
@@anmolpanwar3448 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Ktm motors too vibrations so i am not buy