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Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs KTM 390 Duke R

Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs KTM 390 Duke R

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

Comparison overview

Key highlights	Pulsar 125	390 Duke R
Expected ex-showroom	₹87,255	₹345,293
Engine	124 cc	399 cc
Mileage	50.0 kmpl	29.0 kmpl
Power	11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm	45.3707 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Top speed	100 kmph	167 kmph

Bajaj Pulsar 125

₹87,255 Onwards

KTM 390 Duke R

₹345,293 Onwards

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Specifications

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Performance 4

Performance	Pulsar 125	390 Duke R
Mileage	50 Kmpl	29 kmpl
Top Speed	100	167
Max Torque	10.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm	39 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Mileage City	51	—

Engine 7

Engine	Pulsar 125	390 Duke R
Displacement	124.4	398.63
Compression Ratio	10.05 +/- 0.3 :1	12.71:1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Bore	56	89
No Of Cylinders	1	—
Stroke	50.5	64
Valve Per Cylinder	2	—

Battery 3

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

Fuel 6

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

Dimensions 8

Dimensions	Pulsar 125	390 Duke R
Ground Clearance	165	183
Height	1060	—
Kerb Weight	144	168.3
Length	2042	—
Passenger Footrest	Yes	—
Saddle Height	790	—
Seat Height	795	—
Width	755	—

Transmission 3

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

Brakes 4

Brakes	Pulsar 125	390 Duke R
Rear Brake	Drum	Disc
Front Brake	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Diameter	240	320
Rear Brake Diameter	130	240

Suspension 2

Suspension	Pulsar 125	390 Duke R
Suspension Front	Telescopic	5-click Compression & Rebound adjustable, Open Cartridge, WP APEX USD forks, 43mm diameter
Suspension Rear	Twin Hydraulic	Adjustable WP APEX Monoshock, 5-step Rebound damping, 10-step preload adjustable

Wheels & Tyres 9

Wheels & Tyres	Pulsar 125	390 Duke R
Tyre Size	Front : 80/100 x 17 , Rear : 100/90 x 17	Front - 110/70 - ZR17, Rear - 150/60 - ZR17
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	—
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 3

Electricals	Pulsar 125	390 Duke R
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Usb Charging Port	Yes	—
Mobile Connectivity	—	Yes

Lights 6

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

Instrument Cluster 7

Instrument Cluster	Pulsar 125	390 Duke R
Instrument Console	Semi-Digital	—
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	—
Techometer	Analogue	Digital
Clock	Yes	Yes
Display	—	TFT

Seat 1

Seat	Pulsar 125	390 Duke R
Seat Type	Split	—

Features 2

Features	Pulsar 125	390 Duke R
Additional Features	Split Grab Rails	Track Screen, Ride-by-wire
Call Sms Alerts	—	Yes

Other 13

Other	Pulsar 125	390 Duke R
Max Power	11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm	45.3707 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Emission Type	BS6	BS6 Phase 2B
Engine Type	4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant DTS-i Engine	Single Cylinder Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Body Type	Commuter	—
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	—
Min Charge	—	0
Max Charge	—	0

Price difference

Bajaj Pulsar 125 starts at ₹87,255 and KTM 390 Duke R starts at ₹345,293. Bajaj Pulsar 125 is cheaper by ₹258,038 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Bajaj Pulsar 125 is listed at 50 kmpl; KTM 390 Duke R is listed at 29 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar 125 claims 21 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs KTM 390 Duke 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 Duke R?

Bajaj Pulsar 125 starts at ₹87,255 and KTM 390 Duke R starts at ₹345,293. Bajaj Pulsar 125 is cheaper by ₹258,038 at expected ex-showroom.

Which has better mileage or range?

Bajaj Pulsar 125 is listed at 50 kmpl; KTM 390 Duke R is listed at 29 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar 125 claims 21 kmpl more.

Should I buy the Pulsar 125 or the 390 Duke 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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