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Kawasaki Z250 vs KTM Duke 390 vs Benelli TNT 300 vs Hyosung GD250N: Tech Spec comparo

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In many aspects, the college going people today are more lucky than the bunch that completed graduation about five years back. No, we are not talking about better quality education but about more options in terms of rides. The entry level performance segment of motorcycle was taken by storm with the entry of KTM into the Indian market. The success of KTM’s streetfighter Duke series attracted more manufacturers in the entry level performance motorcycles in India.

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The latest arrival in the streetfighter market was made by Kawasaki who recently launched its quarter-litre Z250 in India. The likes of Benelli TNT 300 (internationally known as BN 302) and Hyosung GD250N are expected to hit the Indian showrooms very soon. So we decided to place the technical specifications of these entry level performance streetfighter to understand which outdoes the others (in terms of tech specs).

Specifications Kawasaki Z250 KTM Duke 390 Benelli TNT 300 Hyosung GD250N
Engine
Type and Displacement 249cc Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 8 valves, Parallel Twin 373.2cc Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC 300cc Liquid cooled Four-stroke 4-valve DOHC Inline Two 249cc Single-Cylinder, DOHC, four-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled
Number of Cylinders Two One Two One
Bore x Stroke (mm) 62.0 x 41.2 89.0 x 60.0 65.0 x 45.2 73.0 x 59.6
Power (PS) 32 43 37 28
Torque (Nm) 21 35 27 25
Dimensions
Length (mm) 2010 2002 2115 1937
Width (mm) 750 873 800 800
Height (mm) 1020 1267 1130 1055
Seat Height (mm) 785 800 795 NA
Wheelbase (mm) 1400 1367 1405 1346
Ground Clearance (mm) 145 170 180 135
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litre) 17 11 16 11
Kerb Weight (kgs) 168 139 185 145
Tyres and Brakes
Tyre Size
Front 110/70-17M/C (54S) 110/70-17 M/C 54W TL 120/70-17/C 120/80-16
Rear 140/70-17M/C (66S) 150/60-17 M/C 66W TL 160/60-17/C 170/80-15
Front Brake (mm) 300 mm petal discs ByBre single discs w/ABS300 mm disc 260mm Twin Disc 300mm Single Disc
Rear Brake (mm) 220 mm petal disc 230 mm disc 240 Single Disc 230mm Single Disc
Price (Ex-Showroom Delhi) (INR) INR 2.99 lakh INR 1.88 lakh INR 2.83 lakh Expected: INR 1.8-2.4 lakh

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Among the four aforementioned motorcycles, the KTM Duke 390, with its 373.2cc single cylinder motor, is the most powerful product. The 373.2cc liquid cooled single cylinder unit produces 43 PS of power and 35Nm of torque. The still-to-be-launched Benelli TNT 300 comes in second with its 300cc twin-cylinder liquid-cooled engine producing 37PS of power and 27Nm of torque. The Kawasaki Z250, with its 249cc parallel twin motor comes third with 32PS of power while the still-to-arrive Hyosung GD250N finishes last with its 249cc single cylinder motor which produces 28PS of power. In terms of torque, however, the Hyosung GD250N overshoots the Kawasaki Z250 by about 4Nm.

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The KTM Duke 390 also tops the list of power-to-weight ratio. With of approximately 310PS per tonne, the KTM Duke 390 aces the list followed by Benelli TNT300 which comes in at 200PS per tonne. The Hyosung GD250N comes in at third 193PS per tonne while Z250 finishes at last spot with 190PS per tonne. In terms of features as well, the KTM Duke 390 aces the list with the inclusion of anti-lock braking system as standard instrument. The rest three motorcycles do not receive ABS, even as an option.

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DSK-Benelli India has priced the TNT 300 at Rs 2.83 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) placing it directly against the Kawasaki Z250. The official price for the Hyosung GT250N is still not announced but even considering the estimated price, the KTM Duke 390 proves to be the most value for money motorcycle. The Kawasaki Z250 tops the list as the most expensive machine among the four.

So which motorcycle would you like to ride in 2015? Would you buy either the KTM Duke 390 or the Kawasaki Z250 or would you hold on to your money till the arrival of Benelli TNT 300 and Hyosung GD250N? Share your thoughts and opinions with us through comments below. Stay tuned to Motoroids for more updates from the motoring industry.

7 thoughts on “Kawasaki Z250 vs KTM Duke 390 vs Benelli TNT 300 vs Hyosung GD250N: Tech Spec comparo”

  1. Love the Duke 390 but will have to go with Benelli 300 for it’s comfortable backseat or my girl will kill me.

  2. Will wait for the pulsar cs 400 and hx 250 and you never we may get a surprise in form of 250 impulse. Lets wait and watch.

  3. Obviously the Duke 390. Will be booking the Duke 390 or the RC 390 in the next month. No one matches the power and quality of KTM.

  4. Siddhartha Pandey

    Always the duke 390. Gonna purchase this hooligan within this week. Great bike with stupendous power.

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