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Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs KTM 390 Adventure R

Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs KTM 390 Adventure R

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

Comparison overview

Key highlights	Pulsar 125	390 Adventure R
Expected ex-showroom	₹87,255	₹377,915
Engine	124 cc	399 cc
Mileage	50.0 kmpl	28.0 kmpl
Power	11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm	44.2 bhp
Top speed	100 kmph	—

Bajaj Pulsar 125

₹87,255 Onwards

KTM 390 Adventure R

₹377,915 Onwards

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Specifications

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Performance 4

Performance	Pulsar 125	390 Adventure R
Mileage	50 Kmpl	28 Kmpl
Top Speed	100	—
Max Torque	10.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm	39 Nm
Mileage City	51	—

Engine 7

Engine	Pulsar 125	390 Adventure R
Displacement	124.4	398.7
Compression Ratio	10.05 +/- 0.3 :1	12.6
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Bore	56	89
No Of Cylinders	1	1
Stroke	50.5	64
Valve Per Cylinder	2	—

Battery 3

Battery	Pulsar 125	390 Adventure R
Battery Type	VRLA	—
Battery Capacity	DC, 12V, 4Ah	—
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	—

Fuel 6

Fuel	Pulsar 125	390 Adventure R
Fuel Supply	Carburetor	—
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Capacity	15	14
Fuel Reserve	2	—
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	—
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital

Dimensions 9

Dimensions	Pulsar 125	390 Adventure R
Ground Clearance	165	272
Height	1060	1490
Kerb Weight	144	183
Length	2042	2238
Passenger Footrest	Yes	Yes
Saddle Height	790	—
Seat Height	795	870
Width	755	821
Additional Storage	—	Yes

Transmission 3

Transmission	Pulsar 125	390 Adventure R
Gear Box	5 Speed	6 Speed
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Clutch	—	Assist And Slipper Clutch

Brakes 5

Brakes	Pulsar 125	390 Adventure R
Rear Brake	Drum	Disc
Front Brake	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Diameter	240	320
Rear Brake Diameter	130	240
Abs	—	Dual Channel ABS

Suspension 2

Suspension	Pulsar 125	390 Adventure R
Suspension Front	Telescopic	WP APEX 43
Suspension Rear	Twin Hydraulic	WP APEX Split Piston

Wheels & Tyres 9

Wheels & Tyres	Pulsar 125	390 Adventure R
Tyre Size	Front : 80/100 x 17 , Rear : 100/90 x 17	Front : 90/90 - 21, Rear : 140/80 - 18
Wheel Size	Front :431.8 mm,Rear :431.8 mm	Front : 21 inch, Rear : 18 inch
Wheels Type	Alloy	—
Tubeless Tyre	Tubeless	Tubed
Wheelbase	1320	1481
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	390 Adventure R
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	—
Usb Charging Port	Yes	Yes

Lights 5

Lights	Pulsar 125	390 Adventure R
Tail Light	LED	LED
Led Tail Light	Yes	—
Distance To Empty Indicator	Yes	—
Service Due Indicator	Yes	—
Drls	—	Yes

Instrument Cluster 7

Instrument Cluster	Pulsar 125	390 Adventure R
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 R
Seat Type	Split	—

Features 3

Features	Pulsar 125	390 Adventure R
Additional Features	Split Grab Rails	—
Mobile Application	—	Yes
Call Sms Alerts	—	Yes

Other 12

Other	Pulsar 125	390 Adventure R
Max Power	11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm	44.2 bhp
Emission Type	BS6	BS6 Phase 2
Engine Type	4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant DTS-i Engine	4 stroke, Single Cylinder, DOHC, Internal Combustion Engine
Body Type	Commuter	Adventure Tourer Bikes, Dirt Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Drive Type	Chain Drive	—
Frame	Single down tube	Steel Trellis Frame
Braking Type	Combi Brake System	—
Ignition	CDI	—
Head Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	Bulb	LED
Pilot Lamps	Yes	—
Ota	—	Yes

Price difference

Bajaj Pulsar 125 starts at ₹87,255 and KTM 390 Adventure R starts at ₹377,915. Bajaj Pulsar 125 is cheaper by ₹290,660 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Bajaj Pulsar 125 is listed at 50 kmpl; KTM 390 Adventure R 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 R 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 390 Adventure R?

Bajaj Pulsar 125 starts at ₹87,255 and KTM 390 Adventure R starts at ₹377,915. Bajaj Pulsar 125 is cheaper by ₹290,660 at expected ex-showroom.

Which has better mileage or range?

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

Should I buy the Pulsar 125 or the 390 Adventure R?

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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