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Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs KTM Duke 250

Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs KTM Duke 250

Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs KTM Duke 250: side-by-side expected price, mileage or range, and core specs before you shortlist.

Comparison overview

Key highlights	Pulsar 125	Duke 250
Expected ex-showroom	₹87,255	₹221,051
Engine	124 cc	249 cc
Mileage	50.0 kmpl	31.0 kmpl
Power	11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm	30.57 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Top speed	100 kmph	148 kmph

Bajaj Pulsar 125

₹87,255 Onwards

KTM Duke 250

₹221,051 Onwards

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Specifications

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Performance 4

Performance	Pulsar 125	Duke 250
Mileage	50 Kmpl	31 Kmpl
Top Speed	100	148
Max Torque	10.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm	25 Nm @ 7250 rpm
Mileage City	51	—

Engine 7

Engine	Pulsar 125	Duke 250
Displacement	124.4	249.07
Compression Ratio	10.05 +/- 0.3 :1	12.63:1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid cooling with radiator
Bore	56	72
No Of Cylinders	1	1
Stroke	50.5	61.1
Valve Per Cylinder	2	4

Battery 3

Battery	Pulsar 125	Duke 250
Battery Type	VRLA	12 V, 8 AH MF battery
Battery Capacity	DC, 12V, 4Ah	2 V, 8 AH
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes

Fuel 6

Fuel	Pulsar 125	Duke 250
Fuel Supply	Carburetor	Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Capacity	15	15
Fuel Reserve	2	3
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital

Dimensions 8

Dimensions	Pulsar 125	Duke 250
Ground Clearance	165	176
Height	1060	—
Kerb Weight	144	162.8
Length	2042	—
Passenger Footrest	Yes	Yes
Saddle Height	790	800820
Seat Height	795	800
Width	755	—

Transmission 3

Transmission	Pulsar 125	Duke 250
Gear Box	5 Speed	6 Speed
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Clutch	—	Assist And Slipper Clutch

Brakes 5

Brakes	Pulsar 125	Duke 250
Rear Brake	Drum	Disc
Front Brake	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Diameter	240	320
Rear Brake Diameter	130	240
Abs	—	Bosch Dual Channel

Suspension 2

Suspension	Pulsar 125	Duke 250
Suspension Front	Telescopic	WP APEX USD forks, 43mm diameter
Suspension Rear	Twin Hydraulic	WP APEX Monoshock, 10-step preload adjustable

Wheels & Tyres 10

Wheels & Tyres	Pulsar 125	Duke 250
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	Tubeless
Wheelbase	1320	—
Front Tyre Pressure Rider	25	29
Front Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion	25	29
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider	28	32
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion	32	32
Radial Tyre	—	Yes

Electricals 3

Electricals	Pulsar 125	Duke 250
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	—
Usb Charging Port	Yes	—
Mobile Connectivity	—	Yes

Lights 6

Lights	Pulsar 125	Duke 250
Tail Light	LED	LED
Led Tail Light	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty Indicator	Yes	—
Service Due Indicator	Yes	Yes
Drls	—	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	—	Yes

Instrument Cluster 7

Instrument Cluster	Pulsar 125	Duke 250
Instrument Console	Semi-Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Analogue	Digital
Clock	Yes	Yes
Display	—	5" LCD display

Seat 1

Seat	Pulsar 125	Duke 250
Seat Type	Split	Single

Features 2

Features	Pulsar 125	Duke 250
Additional Features	Split Grab Rails	Quickshifter+, Ride-by-wire
Navigation	—	Yes

Other 11

Other	Pulsar 125	Duke 250
Max Power	11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm	30.57 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Emission Type	BS6	BS6 Phase 2
Engine Type	4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant DTS-i Engine	Single Cylinder Liquid Cooled, FI Engine
Body Type	Commuter	Street Bike
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Frame	Single down tube	Split-Trellis Frame
Braking Type	Combi Brake System	—
Ignition	CDI	CDI
Head Light	LED	Full Split LED Headlamp
Turn Signal Lamp	Bulb	LED
Pilot Lamps	Yes	—

Price difference

Bajaj Pulsar 125 starts at ₹87,255 and KTM Duke 250 starts at ₹221,051. Bajaj Pulsar 125 is cheaper by ₹133,796 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Bajaj Pulsar 125 is listed at 50 kmpl; KTM Duke 250 is listed at 31 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar 125 claims 19 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs KTM Duke 250 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 Duke 250?

Bajaj Pulsar 125 starts at ₹87,255 and KTM Duke 250 starts at ₹221,051. Bajaj Pulsar 125 is cheaper by ₹133,796 at expected ex-showroom.

Which has better mileage or range?

Bajaj Pulsar 125 is listed at 50 kmpl; KTM Duke 250 is listed at 31 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar 125 claims 19 kmpl more.

Should I buy the Pulsar 125 or the Duke 250?

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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