New colour options introduced globally with the 250 Duke will soon be available in India as well
KTM has started the process of updating its lineup for the 2026 model year. Earlier this month, we witnessed the launch of 2026 KTM 390 Duke and 2026 KTM 125 Duke. And now, KTM has introduced the 250 Duke with two new colours across global markets. Let’s check out the details.
2026 KTM 250 Duke – New colours
Across international markets, enthusiasts can now choose from colour options of Ebony Black and Silver for the 250 Duke. While the Ebony Black colour option is essentially a refreshed theme, the Silver colour is entirely new. This new Silver variant appears to have already arrived in some showrooms in India.
As per the current listing on KTM India website, the colours available with 250 Duke are Ebony Black, Electronic Orange and Atlantic Blue. With the 2026 model, the Ebony Black colour scheme is largely the same as earlier. The only change is the application of KTM’s signature orange shade on the headlamp cowl.
250 Duke’s Ebony Black colour is essentially an all-black theme. On the tank extensions, ‘250’ lettering in orange shade and ‘Duke’ lettering in a white shade can be seen. The focus remains on an all-black look, with the orange shade helping create an exciting contrast. Second colour option is Silver, which is new. A similar colour option was earlier available with the previous-gen KTM 250 Duke.
The silver finish can be seen on the tank extensions and underseat frames. ‘250’ lettering has been applied in a prominent manner and a tinge of orange can be seen on the tank extensions. The limited use of the orange shade with both colour options helps strike a cleaner visual balance. This approach tones down excess flair while preserving the bike’s sporty character. However, since some enthusiasts may prefer a more striking presence, it is possible that one or more of the existing colour options like Electronic Orange or Atlantic Blue can be carried over in India.
No hardware or feature updates
Apart from the new colours, there are no other changes to the KTM 250 Duke. Powering the bike is a 249.07 cc, single cylinder, liquid cooled, LC4c engine that generates 31 PS and 25 Nm of torque. It is paired with a 6-speed gearbox with Quickshifter+ for clutchless gear shifting. The bike has a split-trellis frame, integrated with WP APEX USD forks at the front and offset WP APEX monoshock suspension at the rear with 10-step preload adjustability.
Braking setup comprises 320 mm and 240 mm discs at the front and rear, respectively. Bosch dual-channel ABS with Supermoto mode is offered as standard. Rider aids include ride-by-wire tech and a Type-C charging port. KTM 250 Duke has a 5-inch bonded glass TFT dashboard and a dedicated switch cube with 4-way menu switches to access the available vehicle functions. Key features include track screen, turn-by-turn navigation and headset pairing.
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KTM 250 Duke is available at a starting price of Rs 2.12 lakh. It remains to be seen if there is any increase in price for the 2026 versions. KTM 250 Duke takes on rivals such as Suzuki Gixxer 250, Pulsar N250 and Hero Xtreme 250R.
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