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Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs KTM 890 Adventure R

Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs KTM 890 Adventure R

Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs KTM 890 Adventure R: side-by-side expected price, mileage or range, and core specs before you shortlist.

Comparison overview

Key highlights	Pulsar 125	890 Adventure R
Expected ex-showroom	₹87,255	₹1,580,000
Engine	124 cc	889 cc
Mileage	50.0 kmpl	22.2 kmpl
Power	11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm	104.6 PS @ 8000 rpm
Top speed	100 kmph	210 kmph

Bajaj Pulsar 125

₹87,255 Onwards

KTM 890 Adventure R

₹1,580,000 Onwards

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Specifications

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Performance 4

Performance	Pulsar 125	890 Adventure R
Mileage	50 Kmpl	22.2 Kmpl
Top Speed	100	210
Max Torque	10.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm	100 Nm
Mileage City	51	—

Engine 7

Engine	Pulsar 125	890 Adventure R
Displacement	124.4	889
Compression Ratio	10.05 +/- 0.3 :1	13.5:1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Bore	56	90.7
No Of Cylinders	1	2
Stroke	50.5	68.8
Valve Per Cylinder	2	4

Battery 3

Battery	Pulsar 125	890 Adventure R
Battery Type	VRLA	—
Battery Capacity	DC, 12V, 4Ah	12 V/10 Ah
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	—

Fuel 6

Fuel	Pulsar 125	890 Adventure R
Fuel Supply	Carburetor	Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Capacity	15	13
Fuel Reserve	2	3
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital

Dimensions 9

Dimensions	Pulsar 125	890 Adventure R
Ground Clearance	165	263
Height	1060	—
Kerb Weight	144	—
Length	2042	—
Passenger Footrest	Yes	Yes
Saddle Height	790	880
Seat Height	795	880
Width	755	—
Dry Weight	—	196

Transmission 3

Transmission	Pulsar 125	890 Adventure R
Gear Box	5 Speed	6 gears
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Clutch	—	Cable-operated PASC slipper clutch

Brakes 5

Brakes	Pulsar 125	890 Adventure R
Rear Brake	Drum	2-piston floating caliper, brake disc Ø 260 mm
Front Brake	Disc	2 x radially-mounted 4-piston caliper, brake disc Ø 320 mm
Front Brake Diameter	240	320
Rear Brake Diameter	130	260
Abs	—	Bosch 9.1MP Two Channel ABS (Supermoto ABS)

Suspension 2

Suspension	Pulsar 125	890 Adventure R
Suspension Front	Telescopic	WP XPLOR 48
Suspension Rear	Twin Hydraulic	WP XPLOR Monoshock with PDS

Wheels & Tyres 9

Wheels & Tyres	Pulsar 125	890 Adventure R
Tyre Size	Front : 80/100 x 17 , Rear : 100/90 x 17	Front : 90/90-21", Rear : 150/70-18
Wheel Size	Front :431.8 mm,Rear :431.8 mm	Front : 2.50 x 21, Rear : 4.50 x 18"
Wheels Type	Alloy	Cast Alloy
Tubeless Tyre	Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheelbase	1320	1528
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	890 Adventure R
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Usb Charging Port	Yes	Yes

Lights 6

Lights	Pulsar 125	890 Adventure R
Tail Light	LED	LED
Led Tail Light	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty Indicator	Yes	—
Service Due Indicator	Yes	—
Projector Headlights	—	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	—	Yes

Instrument Cluster 7

Instrument Cluster	Pulsar 125	890 Adventure R
Instrument Console	Semi-Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Analogue	—
Clock	Yes	Yes
Display	—	Digital

Seat 1

Seat	Pulsar 125	890 Adventure R
Seat Type	Split	Split

Features 1

Features	Pulsar 125	890 Adventure R
Additional Features	Split Grab Rails	—

Other 12

Other	Pulsar 125	890 Adventure R
Max Power	11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm	104.6 PS @ 8000 rpm
Emission Type	BS6	BS6
Engine Type	4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant DTS-i Engine	2-cylinder, 4-stroke, parallel twin
Body Type	Commuter	Adventure Tourer
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Frame	Single down tube	Chromium-molybdenum-steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder-coated
Braking Type	Combi Brake System	—
Ignition	CDI	Bosch EMS with RBW
Head Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	Bulb	LED
Pilot Lamps	Yes	—
Tubless	—	Yes

Price difference

Bajaj Pulsar 125 starts at ₹87,255 and KTM 890 Adventure R starts at ₹1,580,000. Bajaj Pulsar 125 is cheaper by ₹1,492,745 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Bajaj Pulsar 125 is listed at 50 kmpl; KTM 890 Adventure R is listed at 22.2 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar 125 claims 27.8 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs KTM 890 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 890 Adventure R?

Bajaj Pulsar 125 starts at ₹87,255 and KTM 890 Adventure R starts at ₹1,580,000. Bajaj Pulsar 125 is cheaper by ₹1,492,745 at expected ex-showroom.

Which has better mileage or range?

Bajaj Pulsar 125 is listed at 50 kmpl; KTM 890 Adventure R is listed at 22.2 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar 125 claims 27.8 kmpl more.

Should I buy the Pulsar 125 or the 890 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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