KTM RC 250 vs. Hero HX250R vs. Honda CBR250R vs. Kawasaki Ninja 250SL

Quick Facts about KTM RC 250

• Launched in Japan @ 2015 Tokyo Motor Show (Expected to be launched in India by early 2016)
• Lightweight 4-stroke Liquid-Cooled 4-valve DOHC Single-cylinder 248.8cc engine (strongest in its class)
• Maximum Power - 30.87 BHP (23 KW/31 HP) @ 9000 rpm
• Maximum Torque - 24 NM @ 7250 rpm
• Front Brake - 300mm Disc brake with four-pot brake caliper
• Rear Brake - 230mm Disc brake with one-pot brake caliper
• Front Suspension - 43mm WP Suspension Up Side Down
• Rear Suspension - WP Monoshock
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Quick Facts about Hero HX250R

• 249cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 6-speed
• 31 BHP at 9000 rpm, 26 NM (expected)
• 0-60 in just 2.7 seconds, 150+ kmph
• 300mm front disc and 220mm rear disc brake
• Combined Braking System (CBS) and ABS is optional
• Expected price of Hero HX250R is Rs. 1.30 lakh

Quick Facts about Honda CBR250R

• 249.6cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 6-speed
• 26 BHP at 8500 rpm, 22.9 NM at 7000 rpm
• 0-60 in just 3.5 seconds, 145 kmph
• 296mm front disc and 220mm rear disc brake
• ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is optional
• Price of Honda CB250R is Rs. 1.58 lakh for the non-ABS variant

Quick Facts about Kawasaki Ninja 250SL

• 249cc, 4-stroke, single cylinder, DOHC
• Maximum power of 27.62 BHP @ 9700 rpm
• Maximum torque of 22.6 NM @ 8200 rpm
• 6-speed transmission
• Telescopic front forks and bottom-link uni-trak swing arm
• 290mm front petal disc and 220mm rear petal disc brake
• Will be available in 4 shades: Kwaker Lime Green, Passion Red, Pearl Stardust White and Pearl Shinning Yellow

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