Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs KTM RC 160

Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs KTM RC 160: side-by-side expected price, mileage or range, and core specs before you shortlist.

Comparison overview

Key highlights Pulsar 125 RC 160
Expected ex-showroom ₹87,255 ₹200,311
Engine 124 cc 164 cc
Mileage 50.0 kmpl 36.0 kmpl
Power 11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm 18.73 bhp @ 9500 rpm
Top speed 100 kmph 118 kmph
Bajaj Pulsar 125
Bajaj Pulsar 125

₹87,255 Onwards

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KTM RC 160
KTM RC 160

₹200,311 Onwards

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Specifications

Performance 4
Performance Pulsar 125 RC 160
Mileage 50 Kmpl 36 Kmpl
Top Speed 100 118
Max Torque 10.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm 15.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Mileage City 51 —
Engine 7
Engine Pulsar 125 RC 160
Displacement 124.4 164.2
Compression Ratio 10.05 +/- 0.3 :1 11.97:1
Cooling System Air Cooled Liquid Cooled
Bore 56 66
No Of Cylinders 1 1
Stroke 50.5 48
Valve Per Cylinder 2 —
Battery 3
Battery Pulsar 125 RC 160
Battery Type VRLA —
Battery Capacity DC, 12V, 4Ah 12 V,8 AH
Low Battery Indicator Yes —
Fuel 6
Fuel Pulsar 125 RC 160
Fuel Supply Carburetor Electronic Injection
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Fuel Capacity 15 13.7
Fuel Reserve 2 —
Low Fuel Indicator Yes Yes
Fuel Gauge Digital —
Dimensions 9
Dimensions Pulsar 125 RC 160
Ground Clearance 165 168
Height 1060 1150
Kerb Weight 144 155
Length 2042 1965
Passenger Footrest Yes —
Saddle Height 790 830
Seat Height 795 —
Width 755 701
Dry Weight — 148
Transmission 3
Transmission Pulsar 125 RC 160
Gear Box 5 Speed 6 Speed
Transmission Manual Manual
Clutch — Wet, Multiplate, Assist & Slipper clutch
Brakes 5
Brakes Pulsar 125 RC 160
Rear Brake Drum Disc
Front Brake Disc Disc
Front Brake Diameter 240 320
Rear Brake Diameter 130 230
Abs — Dual Channel
Suspension 2
Suspension Pulsar 125 RC 160
Suspension Front Telescopic Inverted Telescopic Fork, 37mm dia
Suspension Rear Twin Hydraulic Double rate, Canister Mono shox.- 6 steps (Adjuster Slots)
Wheels & Tyres 9
Wheels & Tyres Pulsar 125 RC 160
Tyre Size Front : 80/100 x 17 , Rear : 100/90 x 17 —
Wheel Size Front :431.8 mm,Rear :431.8 mm Front : 17 inch, Rear : 17 inch
Wheels Type Alloy —
Tubeless Tyre Tubeless —
Wheelbase 1320 1347
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 RC 160
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
Usb Charging Port Yes Yes
Lights 4
Lights Pulsar 125 RC 160
Tail Light LED LED
Led Tail Light Yes —
Distance To Empty Indicator Yes —
Service Due Indicator Yes —
Instrument Cluster 7
Instrument Cluster Pulsar 125 RC 160
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 RC 160
Seat Type Split Split
Features 2
Features Pulsar 125 RC 160
Additional Features Split Grab Rails —
Navigation — Yes
Other 11
Other Pulsar 125 RC 160
Max Power 11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm 18.73 bhp @ 9500 rpm
Emission Type BS6 BS6- 2.0
Engine Type 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant DTS-i Engine 4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine
Body Type Commuter Sports Bikes
Drive Type Chain Drive —
Frame Single down tube Trellis Frame
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 RC 160 starts at ₹200,311. Bajaj Pulsar 125 is cheaper by ₹113,056 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Bajaj Pulsar 125 is listed at 50 kmpl; KTM RC 160 is listed at 36 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar 125 claims 14 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs KTM RC 160 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 RC 160?
Bajaj Pulsar 125 starts at ₹87,255 and KTM RC 160 starts at ₹200,311. Bajaj Pulsar 125 is cheaper by ₹113,056 at expected ex-showroom.
Which has better mileage or range?
Bajaj Pulsar 125 is listed at 50 kmpl; KTM RC 160 is listed at 36 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar 125 claims 14 kmpl more.
Should I buy the Pulsar 125 or the RC 160?
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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