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Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs KTM 890 Duke R

Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs KTM 890 Duke R

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

Comparison overview

Key highlights	Pulsar 125	890 Duke R
Expected ex-showroom	₹87,255	₹1,450,000
Engine	124 cc	889 cc
Mileage	50.0 kmpl	20.0 kmpl
Power	11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm	119.3 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Top speed	100 kmph	—

Bajaj Pulsar 125

₹87,255 Onwards

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₹1,450,000 Onwards

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Specifications

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Performance 4

Performance	Pulsar 125	890 Duke R
Mileage	50 Kmpl	20 Kmpl
Top Speed	100	—
Max Torque	10.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm	99 NM
Mileage City	51	—

Engine 7

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

Battery 3

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

Fuel 6

Fuel	Pulsar 125	890 Duke R
Fuel Supply	Carburetor	Bosch EMS with RBW
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Capacity	15	14
Fuel Reserve	2	3
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	—
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Yes

Dimensions 8

Dimensions	Pulsar 125	890 Duke R
Ground Clearance	165	206
Height	1060	—
Kerb Weight	144	180
Length	2042	—
Passenger Footrest	Yes	Yes
Saddle Height	790	834
Seat Height	795	—
Width	755	—

Transmission 3

Transmission	Pulsar 125	890 Duke R
Gear Box	5 Speed	6 Speed
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Clutch	—	PASC Clutch

Brakes 4

Brakes	Pulsar 125	890 Duke R
Rear Brake	Drum	Brembo single-piston floating calliper, brake disc
Front Brake	Disc	2 x Brembo Stylema Monobloc four piston, radially mounted caliper
Front Brake Diameter	240	—
Rear Brake Diameter	130	—

Suspension 2

Suspension	Pulsar 125	890 Duke R
Suspension Front	Telescopic	WP APEX 43
Suspension Rear	Twin Hydraulic	WP APEX - Monoshock

Wheels & Tyres 9

Wheels & Tyres	Pulsar 125	890 Duke R
Tyre Size	Front : 80/100 x 17 , Rear : 100/90 x 17	—
Wheel Size	Front :431.8 mm,Rear :431.8 mm	—
Wheels Type	Alloy	Alloy
Tubeless Tyre	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 2

Electricals	Pulsar 125	890 Duke R
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Usb Charging Port	Yes	Yes

Lights 5

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

Instrument Cluster 7

Instrument Cluster	Pulsar 125	890 Duke R
Instrument Console	Semi-Digital	TFT Display
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Analogue	—
Clock	Yes	Yes
Display	—	7 Inch TFT

Seat 1

Seat	Pulsar 125	890 Duke R
Seat Type	Split	—

Features 1

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

Other 11

Other	Pulsar 125	890 Duke R
Max Power	11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm	119.3 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Emission Type	BS6	—
Engine Type	4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant DTS-i Engine	2-cylinder, 4-stroke, parallel twin
Body Type	Commuter	Naked Bike
Drive Type	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	—
Head Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	Bulb	LED
Pilot Lamps	Yes	—

Price difference

Bajaj Pulsar 125 starts at ₹87,255 and KTM 890 Duke R starts at ₹1,450,000. Bajaj Pulsar 125 is cheaper by ₹1,362,745 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Bajaj Pulsar 125 is listed at 50 kmpl; KTM 890 Duke R is listed at 20 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar 125 claims 30 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

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

Bajaj Pulsar 125 starts at ₹87,255 and KTM 890 Duke R starts at ₹1,450,000. Bajaj Pulsar 125 is cheaper by ₹1,362,745 at expected ex-showroom.

Which has better mileage or range?

Bajaj Pulsar 125 is listed at 50 kmpl; KTM 890 Duke R is listed at 20 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar 125 claims 30 kmpl more.

Should I buy the Pulsar 125 or the 890 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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