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Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs KTM 160 Duke

Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs KTM 160 Duke

Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs KTM 160 Duke: side-by-side expected price, mileage or range, and core specs before you shortlist.

Comparison overview

Key highlights	Pulsar 125	160 Duke
Expected ex-showroom	₹87,255	₹183,655
Engine	124 cc	164 cc
Mileage	50.0 kmpl	36.0 kmpl
Power	11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm	18.74 bhp @ 9500 rpm
Top speed	100 kmph	—

Bajaj Pulsar 125

₹87,255 Onwards

KTM 160 Duke

₹183,655 Onwards

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Specifications

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Performance 4

Performance	Pulsar 125	160 Duke
Mileage	50 Kmpl	36 Kmpl
Top Speed	100	—
Max Torque	10.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm	15.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Mileage City	51	—

Engine 7

Engine	Pulsar 125	160 Duke
Displacement	124.4	164.2
Compression Ratio	10.05 +/- 0.3 :1	11.97 : 1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	—
Bore	56	66
No Of Cylinders	1	1
Stroke	50.5	48
Valve Per Cylinder	2	—

Battery 3

Battery	Pulsar 125	160 Duke
Battery Type	VRLA	Maintenance Free
Battery Capacity	DC, 12V, 4Ah	12 V, 8 Ah
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	—

Fuel 6

Fuel	Pulsar 125	160 Duke
Fuel Supply	Carburetor	—
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Capacity	15	10.1
Fuel Reserve	2	—
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital

Dimensions 8

Dimensions	Pulsar 125	160 Duke
Ground Clearance	165	174
Height	1060	—
Kerb Weight	144	147
Length	2042	—
Passenger Footrest	Yes	Yes
Saddle Height	790	—
Seat Height	795	—
Width	755	—

Transmission 3

Transmission	Pulsar 125	160 Duke
Gear Box	5 Speed	6 Speed
Transmission	Manual	Chain Drive
Clutch	—	Assist And Slipper Clutch

Brakes 5

Brakes	Pulsar 125	160 Duke
Rear Brake	Drum	Disc
Front Brake	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Diameter	240	320
Rear Brake Diameter	130	230
Abs	—	Dual Channel

Suspension 2

Suspension	Pulsar 125	160 Duke
Suspension Front	Telescopic	USD Front Fork
Suspension Rear	Twin Hydraulic	Monoshock Suspension

Wheels & Tyres 9

Wheels & Tyres	Pulsar 125	160 Duke
Tyre Size	Front : 80/100 x 17 , Rear : 100/90 x 17	Front : 110/70 - 17 , Rear: 140/60 - R17
Wheel Size	Front :431.8 mm,Rear :431.8 mm	Front : 17 inch, Rear : 17 inch
Wheels Type	Alloy	Alloy
Tubeless Tyre	Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheelbase	1320	1357
Front Tyre Pressure Rider	25	—
Front Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion	25	—
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider	28	—
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion	32	—

Electricals 2

Electricals	Pulsar 125	160 Duke
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Usb Charging Port	Yes	—

Lights 6

Lights	Pulsar 125	160 Duke
Tail Light	LED	LED
Led Tail Light	Yes	—
Distance To Empty Indicator	Yes	—
Service Due Indicator	Yes	—
Drls	—	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	—	Yes

Instrument Cluster 6

Instrument Cluster	Pulsar 125	160 Duke
Instrument Console	Semi-Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Analogue	—
Clock	Yes	Yes

Seat 1

Seat	Pulsar 125	160 Duke
Seat Type	Split	—

Features 3

Features	Pulsar 125	160 Duke
Additional Features	Split Grab Rails	—
Navigation	—	Yes
Call Sms Alerts	—	Yes

Other 11

Other	Pulsar 125	160 Duke
Max Power	11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm	18.74 bhp @ 9500 rpm
Emission Type	BS6	BS6 Phase 2
Engine Type	4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant DTS-i Engine	Liquid Cooled, 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine
Body Type	Commuter	Sports Bike
Drive Type	Chain Drive	—
Frame	Single down tube	Split Trellis Frame
Braking Type	Combi Brake System	—
Ignition	CDI	—
Head Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	Bulb	LED
Pilot Lamps	Yes	—

Price difference

Bajaj Pulsar 125 starts at ₹87,255 and KTM 160 Duke starts at ₹183,655. Bajaj Pulsar 125 is cheaper by ₹96,400 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Bajaj Pulsar 125 is listed at 50 kmpl; KTM 160 Duke is listed at 36 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar 125 claims 14 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs KTM 160 Duke and get on-road quotes before booking. Match price, claimed economy and riding character to how you actually ride.

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FAQs

Which is cheaper, Bajaj Pulsar 125 or KTM 160 Duke?

Bajaj Pulsar 125 starts at ₹87,255 and KTM 160 Duke starts at ₹183,655. Bajaj Pulsar 125 is cheaper by ₹96,400 at expected ex-showroom.

Which has better mileage or range?

Bajaj Pulsar 125 is listed at 50 kmpl; KTM 160 Duke is listed at 36 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar 125 claims 14 kmpl more.

Should I buy the Pulsar 125 or the 160 Duke?

Match the bike to your roads: city vs highway, solo vs pillion, and how much you care about running cost versus features. Use the spec table and on-road quotes to confirm.

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