Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs KTM 390 Adventure

Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs KTM 390 Adventure: side-by-side expected price, mileage or range, and core specs before you shortlist.

Comparison overview

Key highlights Pulsar 125 390 Adventure
Expected ex-showroom ₹87,255 ₹288,000
Engine 124 cc 349 cc
Mileage 50.0 kmpl 28.0 kmpl
Power 11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm 40.93 bhp @ 8600 rpm
Top speed 100 kmph 155 kmph
Bajaj Pulsar 125
Bajaj Pulsar 125

₹87,255 Onwards

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KTM 390 Adventure
KTM 390 Adventure

₹288,000 Onwards

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Specifications

Performance 4
Performance Pulsar 125 390 Adventure
Mileage 50 Kmpl 28 Kmpl
Top Speed 100 155
Max Torque 10.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm 33.5 Nm @ 7000
Mileage City 51 —
Engine 7
Engine Pulsar 125 390 Adventure
Displacement 124.4 349.32
Compression Ratio 10.05 +/- 0.3 :1 12.71:1
Cooling System Air Cooled Liquid Cooled
Bore 56 89
No Of Cylinders 1 1
Stroke 50.5 56.15
Valve Per Cylinder 2 4
Battery 4
Battery Pulsar 125 390 Adventure
Battery Type VRLA MF battery
Battery Capacity DC, 12V, 4Ah 12V ,8AH
Low Battery Indicator Yes Yes
Battery Warranty — 2
Fuel 6
Fuel Pulsar 125 390 Adventure
Fuel Supply Carburetor Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Fuel Capacity 15 14.5
Fuel Reserve 2 2
Low Fuel Indicator Yes Yes
Fuel Gauge Digital Yes
Dimensions 9
Dimensions Pulsar 125 390 Adventure
Ground Clearance 165 228
Height 1060 1400
Kerb Weight 144 181
Length 2042 2154
Passenger Footrest Yes Yes
Saddle Height 790 855
Seat Height 795 830
Width 755 900
Dry Weight — 162
Transmission 3
Transmission Pulsar 125 390 Adventure
Gear Box 5 Speed 6 Speed
Transmission Manual Manual
Clutch — Assist And Slipper Clutch
Brakes 5
Brakes Pulsar 125 390 Adventure
Rear Brake Drum Disc
Front Brake Disc Disc
Front Brake Diameter 240 320
Rear Brake Diameter 130 240
Abs — Dual Channel
Suspension 2
Suspension Pulsar 125 390 Adventure
Suspension Front Telescopic WP APEX USD open-cartridge forks
Suspension Rear Twin Hydraulic WP APEX Monoshock
Wheels & Tyres 11
Wheels & Tyres Pulsar 125 390 Adventure
Tyre Size Front : 80/100 x 17 , Rear : 100/90 x 17 Front : 100/90 x 19, Rear : 130/80x 17
Wheel Size Front :431.8 mm,Rear :431.8 mm Front: 21-inch, Rear: 17-inch
Wheels Type Alloy Tubeless Spoke
Tubeless Tyre Tubeless Tubeless
Wheelbase 1320 1470
Front Tyre Pressure Rider 25 29
Front Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion 25 29
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider 28 29
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion 32 —
Tyre Brand — 32 psi
Radial Tyre — Yes
Electricals 3
Electricals Pulsar 125 390 Adventure
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
Usb Charging Port Yes Yes
Mobile Connectivity — Yes
Lights 7
Lights Pulsar 125 390 Adventure
Tail Light LED LED
Led Tail Light Yes Yes
Distance To Empty Indicator Yes —
Service Due Indicator Yes Yes
Drls — Yes
Projector Headlights — Yes
Low Oil Indicator — Yes
Instrument Cluster 7
Instrument Cluster Pulsar 125 390 Adventure
Instrument Console Semi-Digital Digital
Odometer Digital Digital
Speedometer Digital Digital
Tripmeter Digital Digital
Techometer Analogue Digital
Clock Yes Yes
Display — TFT
Seat 1
Seat Pulsar 125 390 Adventure
Seat Type Split Single
Features 4
Features Pulsar 125 390 Adventure
Additional Features Split Grab Rails Ride By Wire
Navigation — Yes
Mobile Application — Yes
Call Sms Alerts — Yes
Other 15
Other Pulsar 125 390 Adventure
Max Power 11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm 40.93 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Emission Type BS6 BS6 Phase 2
Engine Type 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant DTS-i Engine 4 stroke Single Cylinder, DOHC
Body Type Commuter Adventure Bike
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Frame Single down tube Split Trellis Frame
Braking Type Combi Brake System Switchable ABS
Ignition CDI CDI
Head Light LED LED
Turn Signal Lamp Bulb LED
Pilot Lamps Yes —
Quick Shifter — Yes
Adjustable Windshield — Yes
Stepup Seat — Yes
Cruise Control — Yes

Price difference

Bajaj Pulsar 125 starts at ₹87,255 and KTM 390 Adventure starts at ₹288,000. Bajaj Pulsar 125 is cheaper by ₹200,745 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Bajaj Pulsar 125 is listed at 50 kmpl; KTM 390 Adventure is listed at 28 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar 125 claims 22 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs KTM 390 Adventure and get on-road quotes before booking. Match price, claimed economy and riding character to how you actually ride.

FAQs

Which is cheaper, Bajaj Pulsar 125 or KTM 390 Adventure?
Bajaj Pulsar 125 starts at ₹87,255 and KTM 390 Adventure starts at ₹288,000. Bajaj Pulsar 125 is cheaper by ₹200,745 at expected ex-showroom.
Which has better mileage or range?
Bajaj Pulsar 125 is listed at 50 kmpl; KTM 390 Adventure is listed at 28 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar 125 claims 22 kmpl more.
Should I buy the Pulsar 125 or the 390 Adventure?
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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