KTM 250 Adventure vs Hero XPulse 210 - Which One Should You Buy

KTM 250 Adventure vs Hero XPulse 210 Comparison at BikeHP India. Compare KTM 250 Adventure and Hero XPulse 210 Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

Here is the detailed comparison of KTM 250 Adventure vs Hero XPulse 210 across key factors such as engine performance, mileage, features, space, safety, and pricing.

Specification	KTM 250 Adventure	Hero XPulse 210
Price	₹2.46 Lakh	₹1.63 Lakh
Engine	249.07 cc	210 cc
Mileage	38.12 kmpl	40 kmpl
Torque	25 Nm @ 7250 rpm	20.7 Nm @ 7250 rpm

Price

₹2.46 Lakh

₹1.63 Lakh

Engine

249.07 cc

210 cc

Mileage

38.12 kmpl

40 kmpl

Torque

25 Nm @ 7250 rpm

20.7 Nm @ 7250 rpm

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KTM 250 Adventure

Rs 2.46 Lakh

Hero XPulse 210

Rs 1.63 Lakh

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KTM 250 Adventure

Rs 2.46 Lakh

Hero XPulse 210

Rs 1.63 Lakh

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Price Comparison

Feature	KTM 250 Adventure (250 Adventure STD)	Hero XPulse 210 (XPulse 210 Base)
Price	2.46 Lakh	1.63 Lakh

Price Comparison

Price

2.46 Lakh

1.63 Lakh

Basic

Feature	KTM 250 Adventure (250 Adventure STD)	Hero XPulse 210 (XPulse 210 Base)
Body graphics	-
Brightness control	-	1
Call sms alerts	1	1
Clock		Digital
Digital display type	TFT	LCD
Display size inch	5.0	4.2
Engine temperature indicator	1	1
Gear indicator	1	1
Instrument console	Digital	Digital
Music control	1	-
Navigation	1	1
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Passenger footrest	1	1
Seat type	Single	Single
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Usb charging port	1	-

Basic

Body graphics

Brightness control

Call sms alerts

Clock

Digital

Digital display type

TFT

LCD

Display size inch

5.0

4.2

Engine temperature indicator

Gear indicator

Instrument console

Digital

Music control

Navigation

Odometer

Digital

Passenger footrest

Seat type

Single

Speedometer

Digital

Tripmeter

Digital

Usb charging port

Dimension

Feature	KTM 250 Adventure (250 Adventure STD)	Hero XPulse 210 (XPulse 210 Base)
Fuel capacity	14.5 L	13 L
Fuel reserve	2.9 L	-
Ground clearance	228 mm	220 mm
Height	-	1230 mm
Kerb weight	176 Kg	168 Kg
Length	2154 mm	2254 mm
Pillion grab rail	1	1
Pillion seat	1	1
Seat height	825 mm	830 mm
Wheelbase	1430 mm	1446 mm
Width	900 mm	872 mm

Dimension

Fuel capacity

14.5 L

13 L

Fuel reserve

2.9 L

Ground clearance

228 mm

220 mm

Height

1230 mm

Kerb weight

176 Kg

168 Kg

Length

2154 mm

2254 mm

Pillion grab rail

Pillion seat

Seat height

825 mm

830 mm

Wheelbase

1430 mm

1446 mm

Width

900 mm

872 mm

Engine & Transmission

Feature	KTM 250 Adventure (250 Adventure STD)	Hero XPulse 210 (XPulse 210 Base)
Bore	72 mm	73 mm
Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch	Wet type Assist and Slip
Compression ratio	12.63:1	12:01
Cooling system	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Displacement	249.07 cc	210 cc
Emission type	BS6.2	BS6.2
Engine type	4 stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine	4 Stroke, 4 Valve, Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled DOHC
Fuel supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Gear box	6 Speed	6 Speed
Gear shifting pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Max torque	25 Nm @ 7250 rpm	20.7 Nm @ 7250 rpm
Number of cylinders	1	1
Spark plugs per cylinder	1 Per Cylinder	1 Per Cylinder
Starting	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
Stroke	61.1 mm	50 mm
Valve per cylinder	4	4

Engine & Transmission

Bore

72 mm

73 mm

Clutch

Assist And Slipper Clutch

Wet type Assist and Slip

Compression ratio

12.63:1

12:01

Cooling system

Liquid Cooled

Displacement

249.07 cc

210 cc

Emission type

BS6.2

Engine type

4 stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine

4 Stroke, 4 Valve, Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled DOHC

Fuel supply

Fuel Injection

Gear box

6 Speed

Gear shifting pattern

1 Down 5 Up

Max torque

25 Nm @ 7250 rpm

20.7 Nm @ 7250 rpm

Number of cylinders

Spark plugs per cylinder

1 Per Cylinder

Starting

Self Start Only

Stroke

61.1 mm

50 mm

Valve per cylinder

Mileage

Feature	KTM 250 Adventure (250 Adventure STD)	Hero XPulse 210 (XPulse 210 Base)
City mileage	38.12 kmpl	-
Highway mileage	35.63 kmpl	-
Overall mileage	38.12 kmpl	40 kmpl

Mileage

City mileage

38.12 kmpl

Highway mileage

35.63 kmpl

Overall mileage

38.12 kmpl

40 kmpl

Performance

Feature	KTM 250 Adventure (250 Adventure STD)	Hero XPulse 210 (XPulse 210 Base)
Average speed	1	1
Top speed	140 kmph	-

Performance

Average speed

Top speed

140 kmph

Tyres & Brakes

Feature	KTM 250 Adventure (250 Adventure STD)	Hero XPulse 210 (XPulse 210 Base)
Front brake diameter	320 mm	276 mm
Front tyre pressure rider	29 psi	-
Front tyre pressure rider pillion	29	-
Rear brake diameter	240 mm	220 mm
Rear tyre pressure rider	29 psi	-
Rear tyre pressure rider pillion	32	-

Tyres & Brakes

Front brake diameter

320 mm

276 mm

Front tyre pressure rider

29 psi

Front tyre pressure rider pillion

Rear brake diameter

240 mm

220 mm

Rear tyre pressure rider

29 psi

Rear tyre pressure rider pillion

Chassis & Suspension

Feature	KTM 250 Adventure (250 Adventure STD)	Hero XPulse 210 (XPulse 210 Base)
Body type	Adventure Tourer Bikes, Dirt Bikes, Off Road Bikes	Off Road Bikes

Chassis & Suspension

Body type

Adventure Tourer Bikes, Dirt Bikes, Off Road Bikes

Off Road Bikes

Apps

Feature	KTM 250 Adventure (250 Adventure STD)	Hero XPulse 210 (XPulse 210 Base)
Calls and messaging	1	1
Low battery alert	1	-
Navigation assist	1	1

Apps

Calls and messaging

Low battery alert

Navigation assist

Electricals

Feature	KTM 250 Adventure (250 Adventure STD)	Hero XPulse 210 (XPulse 210 Base)
Drls	1	1
Headlight	LED	LED
Low battery indicator	1	-
Low fuel indicator	1	1
Low oil indicator	1	-
Projector headlights	1	1
Taillight	LED	LED
Turn signal lamp	LED	LED

Electricals

Drls

Headlight

LED

Low battery indicator

Low fuel indicator

Low oil indicator

Projector headlights

Taillight

LED

Turn signal lamp

LED

Charging

Feature	KTM 250 Adventure (250 Adventure STD)	Hero XPulse 210 (XPulse 210 Base)

Charging

Safety

Feature	KTM 250 Adventure (250 Adventure STD)	Hero XPulse 210 (XPulse 210 Base)
Additional features	Offroad ABS, Quickshifter+	-
Engine kill switch	1	1
Fuel gauge	-	Digital
Hazard warning indicator	1	1
Hazard warning lights	-	1
High beam indicator	1	1
Malfunction indicator	1	1
No of tripmeters	2	2
Pass switch
Quick shifter	1	-
Riding modes		-
Saree guard	1	1
Service due indicator	1	-
Shift light	1	-
Stand alarm	-	1
Switchable abs	-	1
Tachometer	Digital	-

Safety

Additional features

Offroad ABS, Quickshifter+

Engine kill switch

Fuel gauge

Digital

Hazard warning indicator

Hazard warning lights

High beam indicator

Malfunction indicator

No of tripmeters

Pass switch

Quick shifter

Riding modes

Saree guard

Service due indicator

Shift light

Stand alarm

Switchable abs

Tachometer

Digital

Motor & Battery

Feature	KTM 250 Adventure (250 Adventure STD)	Hero XPulse 210 (XPulse 210 Base)
Drive type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Peak power	31 PS @ 9250 rpm	24.6 PS @ 9250 rpm
Transmission	Manual	Manual

Motor & Battery

Drive type

Chain Drive

Peak power

31 PS @ 9250 rpm

24.6 PS @ 9250 rpm

Transmission

Manual

Under Pinning Details

Feature	KTM 250 Adventure (250 Adventure STD)	Hero XPulse 210 (XPulse 210 Base)
ABS	Dual Channel	Single Channel
Brakes front	Disc	Disc
Brakes rear	Disc	Disc
Caliper front piston	4	-
Caliper rear piston	1	-
First service	1000 Kms/45 Days	750 Kms/60 Days
Frame	Split-Trellis Frame Bolt On Sub-Frame	Semi Double Cradle Of High Tensil Steel
Second service	8500 Kms/150 Days	6500 Kms/240 Days
Suspension front	WP APEX USD forks, 43 mm diameter, Wheel Travel - 200 mm	Telescopic Front Forks Dia 41 mm With Anti Friction Bush, Travel - 210 mm
Suspension rear	WP APEX Monoshock, Wheel Travel - 205 mm, Adjustable for Preload (10 steps)	Rectangular Swingarm With 10 Steps Adjustable Gas Charged Monoshock, Linkage Travel - 205 mm
Third service	16000 Kms/240 Days	12500 Kms/420 Days
Tubeless tyre	1	-
Tyre size	Front :-100/90-19 Rear :-130/80-17	Front :-90/90-21, Rear :-120/80-18
Tyre type	Tubeless	Tube
Wheel size	Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm	Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels type	Alloy	Spoke