KTM Malaysia has now launched the latest iterations of its entry-level naked bikes, the Duke 250 and the Duke 390. The new arrivals represent a refreshing of the range, as the Duke 390 has up to this point been in the Malaysian market for nearly four years, and two years in the case of the Duke 250.
Both bikes retain the trellis frame from before, while perhaps the most apparent change from the 2016 model is the exhaust – the previously underslung unit is now higher mounted, with a right-hand-side mounted muffler. In the case of the Duke 390, the same 373.2 cc single cylinder engine serves here with 44 hp at 9,000 rpm, although peak torque gets a slight bump to 37 Nm at 7,000 rpm, up from 35 Nm previously.
Updates to the Duke 390 chassis include an 830 mm seat height (30 mm taller than before), 1,357 mm wheelbase (10 mm shorter than before), while weight has increased by 10 kg to 149 kg. Fuel capacity is now 13.4 litres, an increase of 2.4 litres over the previous model.
Suspension duties are handled by 43 mm WP Suspension upside-down forks and rear monoshock with adjustable preload. Rolling stock comprises 17-inch wheels with a 110/70R17 front tyre and 150/60R17 rear tyre. Brakes are a single 320 mm front disc with a Bybre four-piston caliper and a 230 mm rear disc, slipper clutch and a six-speed transmission.
The Duke 390’s two-channel ABS comes with three modes – Normal, Off, and Supermoto, which disables ABS for the rear brake only.
Additional updates to the Duke 390 include a more padded seat, CANBUS system, Metzeler M5 Interact tyres, broader rear-view mirrors, Euro 4 emissions rating and a ride-by-wire throttle. The Duke 390 also gets a multi-function TFT LCD screen with automatic brightness control, and further data can be observed on mobile devices via the KTM My Ride app.
The Duke 250 receives a more modest spec list by comparison, making do with a monochrome LCD display, while a cable throttle is standard for the 250 instead of the 390’s ride-by-wire, also doing without the Duke 390’s Supermoto ABS mode (ABS itself is still present on the Duke 250). Its 248.8cc single cylinder engine produces 30 hp at 9,000 rpm and 24 Nm of torque at 7,250 rpm.
Compared with its immediate predecessor, the 2017 Duke 250 also gets a 30 mm hike in seat height to 830 mm, 10 mm shorter wheelbase at 1,357 mm, and an 8 kg weight gain to 147 kg. Fuel capacity grows 2.4 litres to 13.4 litres, and like the Duke 390, is also rated Euro 4 for emissions.
Running gear on the Duke 250 includes 17-inch wheels with a 110/70R17 front tyre, 150/60R17 rear tyre, 43 mm WP Suspension upside-down fork, rear monoshock suspension with adjustable preload, 300 mm single front brake disc with a four-piston Bybre caliper and 230 mm rear disc brake with switchable two-channel ABS.
Both bikes are manufactured in Jitra, Kedah; the KTM Duke 250 is priced at RM21,730 while the KTM Duke 390 is listed at RM28,800, including GST but without insurance and registration. Warranty coverage is for two years with unlimited mileage.
GALLERY: 2017 KTM Duke 250 in Malaysia
GALLERY: 2017 KTM Duke 390 in Malaysia
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Sooner than expected, the bike now look more modern and expensive. Just like SuperDuke
Fuel prices are slated to increase by min 2 cents this week hence this is a good choice to counter any risk in increase in the cost of living..
Wait, din u say fuel prices will go up last week? So is ur kristel ball working right?
but food prices go up. So how? still need lori to bring food to market
Assemble at Jitra? Will it alot of complaint after used? We never know.
KTM small bike has always been assembled in Jitra since the ktm duke 200 and 390… 250 comes later in 2015… i ride duke 250 now almost 2 year… no complain except the infamous airbox crack issue which has been claimed… do u ride a KTM bike before? what makes u think KTM bike have a lot of problem and other bikes don’t have? or u just simply some keyboard warrior?
Not much problem but some are quite critical such as coolant leak to engine. So,do regular check and good maintenance.
rip BMW G310
Nah the badge already win the people..only.biker know ktm brand..but makcik,pakcik,kakak,adik and budak sekolah know bmw brand..so bmw > ktm .awek/ amoi also choose bmw.
30k for the 390cc bike? LOLNYE
Mick from the pictures the 250 seems to have smaller front brake disc compared to the 390, which is the case in other markets.
Well spotted, TreeHugger – it is indeed a 300 mm front disc on the Duke 250. Cheers for the heads up.
they only major update on the 390… 250 just serve the beginner market due to license class factor and pricing issue…
still await CBR250RR…sign
should i go for NS200 or this duke 250
price different a lot!
just go for duke250. ns200 don’t have ABS (a must have features!). quality & reliability wise, ktm is better than modenas. be safe on the road and buy a bike that has at least ABS only, cheers.
If it’s just one colour, older riders may buy it. Hence there must be an option.
Those chicks are ugly…we wan fatboy back…whre is he these days man..??
When is new (?) rc250 coming out??
better use the money to buy a 2nd hand myvi…….come rain or shine, no worries at all. Can bring family jalan jalan and balik kampung easily…..
dude… people who choose bike also have cars at their home… they only ride bike to work to avoid jam and it saves a lot not to pay toll too… weekend just drive car makan angin and balik kampung… only immature people think others who ride bike is poor people and have no car… pls upgrade your mind and bodoh tu simpan sikit…
why Ktm and benelli can provide metzeler tyres but those Japanese give cheapo IRC tyres ?!
there’s some conflicting report, from KTM website seems like 250 do not have any ABS. Also other review websites, states that 250 have no ABS. even India market do not have ABS. Not sure which report is true.