KTM 250 Adventure bike has taken up the space of the Indian market that needed more affordable adventure bikes. It has borrowed from KTM 390 Adventure versions in some aspects but it has been able to cast its mould. It has proved to be attractive to people who are at the entry-level of buying adventure bikes.
This adventure bike has borrowed its engine from KTM 250 Duke. it’s an entry-level affordable bike known as KTM Adventure. We have to see what this bike is capable of. The entry-level bikes in India have displayed lots of promises in its segment. The bike has to be easy to drive and light on the pocket. It has to drive you to your office and some places on an off-road adventure. In this case, the bike has to be versatile. It has to stride between off-road and daily commuting. The low price of this bike makes it acceptable to a wide group of buyers.
The KTM 250 Adventure is identical to the KTM 390 Adventure. This bike looks almost like its bigger version. The body, the chassis, and the wheels are like the 390 Adventure. This bike looks like 390 on the road while the bike is running. Other differences are in the steel handlebar, the headlight using halogen, and such other differences. The 390 has a bull TFT screen, full LED headlamp, etc. the engine is 248.8 cc that requires revving. The engine of this bike loves revving. There is a six-speed transmission. There is a slick clutch making things smooth for you. This bike cannot be compared with Hero XPulse 200 because that’s different.
You can achieve 100 km per hour easily without much effort. Within the city, the bike runs with great performance efficiency. The steering is direct and easy to handle. The niche segment has an RPM of 7000 rpm. There are noises from the bike when it’s running. This noise comes from the footpeg. It prevents you from speeding the bike. A triple-digit run of the bike can often be quite challenging. The bike has an upright riding position. The handling of the bike 250 adventure is easy. The frame of the bike is light, there are upside-down forks, mono-shock suspension, and ABS are the salient features. There is a firm suspension and it works well with the chassis. The dual rubber on the tyres gives them a firm grip over the negotiating corners. The tall seat on the bike may be a bit of a challenge for some, though. The seat on the Royal Enfield Himalayan is low and its comfortable and easy for anyone of any height. There is a 200 mm ground clearance. There is an easily readable LCD that contains speedometer, odometer, fuel gauge, clock, and so on. There is an average speed indicator too. The high-seat offers better visibility of the traffic ahead. So, the high perch is a plus. The KTM 250 Duke gets high safety due to the presence of ABS. the grip is more than decent, and your drive is on the check. You are quite safe. The bike is liked by many due to all these features as mentioned above. The price may be an issue to some buyers. It is to be seen whether the bike performs to your satisfaction over long rides.
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