10 Best 250cc Bikes In India 2023—The Ones with Best Powers

KTM Bikes give a raw and opulent look on the streets, and the new KTM 250 Duke BSVI is no less than other KTM Duke bikes.

With a 248.8cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled DOHC engine capable of generating the max power of 30 PS at 9000 rpm and max torque of 24NM at 7500 rpm, this bike has to be on the list of best 250cc bikes.

KTM 250 Duke can easily shadow the other bikes in this segment with its features. The short people might get uncomfortable while riding this bike because of the high seat, but it still manages to mark its reputation in the market and on this list.

The bike’s price is around Rs 2.35 lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi price).

What makes KTM 250 Duke Special?

• A fully digital cluster is mounted on its head.
• BSVI engine coupled by a Dual Channel ABS.
• Six-gear matted engine with assist and slipper clutch
• Available in one variant with two colour options;
  • Silver Metallic
  • Dark Galvano

The new quarter-litre model of Yamaha Motors FZ25 is dynamic in looks and performance.

Yamaha FZ25 is available in two variants FZ25 Standard 2022 and FZ25 S, the price of the standard version is around Rs 1,47,685, and the cost of the top variant is around Rs 1,52,182 (ex-showroom Delhi price).

Both the variants are powered by a 249cc BSVI engine that generates a max power of 20.51 brakes horsepower and a max torque of 20.1NM.

What makes Yamaha FZ25 Special?

• The bike gets Bi-Functional LED headlights and an engine cut-off switch.
• The Dual-Channel ABS provides max safety.
• Disc brakes are used in both front and rear tyres.

Bajaj Dominar 250 is a street bike with a weight of 180 Kg looks bulky and is one of the heaviest bikes in this segment.

Bajaj Dominar 250 is powered by a 248.8cc BSVI single-cylinder liquid-cooled DOHC engine that generates a hefty power of 26.6 brake horsepower at 8500 rpm and a max torque of 23.5NM at 6500 rpm. It has a four-valved engine similar to the KTM Duke 250.

At a price of around Rs 1.75 lakh, Bajaj Dominar 250 gives real tough competition to its rivals in the race to be the best 250cc bike in India.

What makes Bajaj Dominar 250 Special?

• The meter has two displays, primary and secondary, for different readings.
• It has a six-speed gearbox with the feature of a slipper clutch.
• The bike takes only 10 seconds to reach a speed of 0-100 kph.
• The motorcycle gets equipped with a dual-channel ABS.

With a tag as the biggest and most powerful Pulsar bike, Bajaj Pulsar N250 undoubtedly is one of the best 250cc engine bikes in India.

The bike gets powered by a smooth 249cc oil-cooled engine, the most powerful motor engine in the Pulsar bikes. It can generate a max power of about 24.1 bhp at 8750 rpm and a max torque of 21.5Nm at 6500 rpm.

The bike comes in two variants, N250 Standard and N250 All Black. The former comes with single-channel ABS, while a dual-channel ABS supports the latter.

Pulsar N250 Std is priced at Rs 1,45,618, while Pulsar N250 All Black is priced at Rs 1,50,417 (ex-showroom Delhi price).

What makes Bajaj Pulsar N250 Special?

• The bike has an infinity LCD.
• It is equipped with a USB slot.
• Both front and rear tyres have disc brakes.
• The engine is mated with a five-speed gearbox.

Alongside Bajaj Pulsar N250, Pulsar F250 was also launched with the same reputation as the N250. After Bajaj discontinued its lead Pulsar bike 220F, these two new bikes are carrying forward the Pulsar legacy.

A 249cc BSVI engine that develops the max power of 24.1 bhp at 8750 rpm and a max torque of 21.4NM at 6500 rpm powers the Pulsar F250. So, the bike’s engine capacity is awe-inspiring at this price range.

The bike comes in 2 variants;

• Pulsar F250 Std is priced at Rs 1,45,615 and coupled with Single-Channel ABS.
• Pulsar F250 All Black is priced at Rs 1,50,402 and is coupled with Dual-Channel ABS.

The Pulsar bikes N250 and F250 compliment each other in terms of performance and have a slight change in looks, but a motorcycle with such engine performance under Rs 1.5 lakh is too good to be the best 249cc engine bike in India.

What makes Bajaj Pulsar F250 Special?

• The bike has a new semi-digital console with an infinity display.
• Both front and rear tyres have disc brakes.
• The motor gets a 5-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch function.
• It is a fuel tank of 14 litres.

A quarter-litre adventure bike from Suzuki is just good as it is claimed. The Suzuki V-Strom SX gives tough competition to bikes like KTM 250 Adventure, and it has to be on the list of best 250cc bikes in India.

The Suzuki V-Strom gets powered by a 249cc engine that churns out an outstanding performance. The single cylinder, oil-cooled motor develops the power of 26.1 bhp at 9300 rpm and a torque of 22.2NM at 7300 rpm.

The bike’s price is around Rs 2,14,097 (ex-showroom Delhi price) and comes in one variant with one colour option.

What makes Suzuki V-Strom SX Special?

• The bike incorporates a fully digital instrument cluster.
• A navigation system, SMS alert, and many other features are also added.
• The motor gets a 6-speed gearbox.
• The dual-channel ABS supports both disc wheels.

As the name suggests, the KTM 250 Adventure is an adventure bike priced at Rs 2,37,337 (ex-showroom Delhi price).

The bike is powered by a 248cc engine that is capable of generating hooping power of 29.5 bhp at 9000 rpm and torque of 24NM at 7500 rpm.

The bike might be slightly expensive, but its performance as an adventure sports bike is truly remarkable.

What makes KTM 250 Adventure Special?

• Switchable dual-channel ABS.
• The motor is connected to a six-speed transmission.
• 14.5 litre capacity of the fuel tank
• Available in two colour options and one variant.

The street-fighter version of the Gixxer 250 SF Suzuki Gixxer 250 is another desirable bike in the tally 250cc engine list.

Gixxer 250 gets powered by a 249cc BSVI engine that develops the power of 26.13 bhp and a torque of 22.2 NM. A six-speed gearbox holds the transmission of the bike.

With disc brakes at both ends, the Suzuki Gixxer 250 is assisted by a dual-channel ABS. The bike heads are telescopic up front and mono-shock for the rear.

What makes Suzuki Gixxer 250 Special?

• The bike has a fuel capacity of 12 litres and a mileage of 35 kmpl.
• Available in one variant with two colour options; Matt Black and Triton Blue.
• It has a 6-speed manual transmission gearbox.