250cc motorcycles, in the Indian context, are for those who have a liking for powerful motorcycles, but for whatever reasons, often have to settle for less. This is a tricky segment as the bikes here can be powerful but at the same time not as powerful as you would want them to be. But its a good plane for amateurs to learn the nuances of motorcycle riding. This is again another segment which is popular amongst the youth. So we decided to list down the top 250cc bikes you can buy in India.
Yamaha FZ 25
The fan favourite motorcycle on this list, it has a butter smooth engine which is also very rev happy. The bike looks pleasing to the eye, and it can easily cruise all day long at triple digit speeds. It misses out on ABS as of now, Yamaha is holding their cards for now and may be planning to add ABS to this motorcycle as and when the rule comes in. The Yamaha FZ 25 is powered by a 249cc, single-cylinder air-cooled engine that makes 20 bhp and 20 Nm of torque, it comes mated to a 5-speed gearbox. The bike loses out to its competitors if you consider outright performance.
- Yamaha FZ 25 price: Rs. 1.2 lakh
- Pros: Relaxed riding posture, smooth engine
- Cons: Lack of sixth gear, underpowered
KTM 250 Duke
Placed right in between the tried-and-tested 200 Duke and the gorgeous new 390 Duke, the 250 Duke gives you the best of both worlds in a more peaceful manner. The engine is refined and rev-happy but the power delivery doesn’t threaten to throw you off like its older sibling. Again this bike misses out on ABS. The KTM 250 Duke comes with a 248.7cc, single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that makes 30 bhp and 24 Nm of torque, paired to a 6-speed gearbox. The bike weighs just 161 kilos making it one of the lightest in the segment.
- KTM 250 Duke price: Rs. 1.8 lakh
- Pros: Powerful engine, Superb ergonomics
- Cons: Lack of ABS
Also Read: 2017 KTM Duke 250 First Ride Review and Performance Test
Kawasaki Z 250
The baby Z as they call this motorcycle from the Kawasaki stable is the only parallel twin-cylinder motorcycle currently on sale in this segment. The levels of refinement that come with this package cannot be compared with single-cylinder engines. It is agile, nimble and offers good handling. The aggressive styling clearly echoes its connection to the Z family. The Kawasaki Z250 is powered by a 249cc, liquid-cooled, inline twin-cylinder engine that makes 31.5 bhp and 21 Nm of torque, paired to a 6-speed gearbox. Kawasaki claims a mileage figure of 28km/l and the Z250 weighs 168kg.
- Kawasaki Z 250 price: Rs. 3.1 lakh
- Pros: Parallel twin motor
- Cons: High pricing
Honda CBR 250R
- Honda CBR 250R price: Rs. 1.8-2.2 lakh
- Pros: Refined motor, riding position
- Cons: Outdated design
