TVS Apache RTR 310 Vs KTM Duke 250 (2025) : TVS Apache RTR 310 and the KTM Duke 250 are high-end machines with great competition in the streetfighter segment back in memory and too widely acclaimed in the Indian market for performance, styling, and features across Country Area Solutions. Their new Apache RTR 310 is said to be a true all-rounder performance sport naked bike, while the Duke-250 used to be style incarnate for the most performance-oriented racers of the KTM breed. But let us now bear witness to what really separates the two machines in the year 2025.
Starting from the muscular tank, the bike showcases a very modern aerodynamic profile, matching the AV LED headlamps and a slim body. The beefy Bi-LED projectors, together with the fashionable DRLs, were meant to enhance the glow while contributing fairly well at night, considering just how much mass this full-grown machine possesses.
Correction should be made, as the first mention should be of the TVS Apache RTR 310. This is yet another of our contenders for that two-against-two jam. One corner view, and it strikes me as a premium sports bike. The whole thing goes perfectly with its muscular tank and modern, sleek body with LED headlights, which seem to portray a pretty modern and aerodynamically designed bike. Among a whole bunch of high-tech and efficient goodies, Apache will most definitely find one with a sweet techie side, while the Duke has probably been reserved for the bolder, more aggressive fishtail.
Design and quality
Thus, the TVS Apache RTR 310 has a liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine of 312.2 cc generating around 35.6 bhp power with torque at approximately 28.7 Nm coupled to a six-speed gearbox and added features of both slipper clutch and quick-shifter.
The Duke has an engine of 249cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder that churns up a maximum power of 31 bhp along with a torque figure of 25 Nm. Typical of its racing tune, this Duke makes bare throttle-response quality and has a 6-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch.
While the engine of the Apache RTR 310 is smooth and refined, thus favouring its use for riding city streets and travelling long on the highways, that of the Duke 250 possesses more of that racing feel, meaning stronger performance output on the top end while never going out of preference for track junkies.
Feature and Technology
It could be said that the TVS Apache RTR 310 is the most technically laden motorcycle in the segment. The bike has five riding modes (Urban, Rain, Sport, Track, and Supermoto), TFT instrumentation, Bluetooth connectivity, cruise control, and gold-colored USD forks. It also uses the TVS SmartXonnect system to assist the riders with navigation and call alerts, and to relay your bike data.
This also equips a new TFT display, which is again going to feature in the KTM Duke 250, along with a ride-by-wire system and a new quick-shifter. No riding modes are available, though the Apache dash and console are out in a typically sporty KTM flavour.
Ride Quality and Handling
This is an all-around bike for the city as well as highway use, with almost comfortable all-around sitting position and suspension. The bike comes with KYB suspension and micro-tuning of the chassis so as to maximise the road grip.
Slightly pronounced and on the prep side of sports-aggressive intended for the sports-and track-kind of rides, but the WP suspension gives good handling, with a light stiffness during long rides.
Pricing and Mileage
Both these bikes belong to that group of lakhs; thus, the cost of the TVS Apache RTR 310 is almost Rs. 2.43 Lakh (ex-showroom). On the contrary, the price of the KTM Duke 250 is almost Rs 2.68 lakh (ex-showroom). In terms of fuel economy, the Apache gives close to 30 km/l, while the Duke gives about 28 km/l.
For someone who desires a machine that can focus on technology, comfort, and value for money, the option must be directed to buying the TVS Apache RTR 310. But for a person into racing and high-speed indoor and outdoor rides, that becomes the KTM Duke 250 since it would make up for both the style and the performance that the enthusiast is looking for.
They are the best between the two bikes in this segment-it is just a matter of different riding style.