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Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs KTM 160 Duke

Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs KTM 160 Duke

Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs KTM 160 Duke: side-by-side expected price, mileage or range, and core specs before you shortlist.

Comparison overview

Key highlights	Pulsar N250	160 Duke
Expected ex-showroom	₹138,000	₹183,655
Engine	249 cc	164 cc
Mileage	44.0 kmpl	36.0 kmpl
Power	24.13 bhp @ 8750 rpm	18.74 bhp @ 9500 rpm
Top speed	132 kmph	—

Bajaj Pulsar N250

₹138,000 Onwards

KTM 160 Duke

₹183,655 Onwards

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Specifications

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Performance 3

Performance	Pulsar N250	160 Duke
Mileage	44 Kmpl	36 Kmpl
Top Speed	132	—
Max Torque	21.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm	15.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm

Engine 7

Engine	Pulsar N250	160 Duke
Displacement	249.07	164.2
Compression Ratio	10.3 ± 0.3:1	11.97 : 1
Cooling System	Oil Cooled	—
Bore	72	66
No Of Cylinders	1	1
Stroke	61	48
Valve Per Cylinder	2	—

Battery 3

Battery	Pulsar N250	160 Duke
Battery Type	VRLA	Maintenance Free
Battery Capacity	12V 8Ah	12 V, 8 Ah
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	—

Fuel 6

Fuel	Pulsar N250	160 Duke
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	—
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Capacity	14	10.1
Fuel Reserve	2	—
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital

Dimensions 8

Dimensions	Pulsar N250	160 Duke
Ground Clearance	165	174
Height	1050	—
Kerb Weight	164	147
Length	1989	—
Passenger Footrest	Yes	Yes
Saddle Height	795	—
Seat Height	795	—
Width	743	—

Transmission 3

Transmission	Pulsar N250	160 Duke
Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch
Gear Box	5 Speed	6 Speed
Transmission	Constant Mesh	Chain Drive

Brakes 5

Brakes	Pulsar N250	160 Duke
Rear Brake	Disc	Disc
Abs	Dual Channel	Dual Channel
Front Brake	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Diameter	300	320
Rear Brake Diameter	230	230

Suspension 2

Suspension	Pulsar N250	160 Duke
Suspension Front	USD (37mm)	USD Front Fork
Suspension Rear	Monoshock nitrox	Monoshock Suspension

Wheels & Tyres 8

Wheels & Tyres	Pulsar N250	160 Duke
Tyre Size	Front :110/70 - 17 , Rear : 140/70 - 17	Front : 110/70 - 17 , Rear: 140/60 - R17
Wheel Size	Front : 17 inch, Rear : 17 inch	Front : 17 inch, Rear : 17 inch
Wheels Type	Alloy	Alloy
Tubeless Tyre	Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheelbase	1351	1357
Front Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion	25	—
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider	28	—
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion	32	—

Electricals 4

Electricals	Pulsar N250	160 Duke
Charging Point	Yes	—
Mobile Connectivity	Yes	—
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Usb Charging Port	Yes	—

Lights 6

Lights	Pulsar N250	160 Duke
Tail Light	LED	LED
Drls	LED	Yes
Projector Headlights	Yes	—
Led Tail Light	Yes	—
Distance To Empty Indicator	Yes	—
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes

Instrument Cluster 7

Instrument Cluster	Pulsar N250	160 Duke
Display	LCD	—
Instrument Console	Fully Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Analogue	—
Clock	Yes	Yes

Seat 1

Seat	Pulsar N250	160 Duke
Seat Type	Split	—

Features 3

Features	Pulsar N250	160 Duke
Additional Features	Gear indicator, Range Indicator	—
Navigation	Yes	Yes
Call Sms Alerts	Yes	Yes

Other 10

Other	Pulsar N250	160 Duke
Max Power	24.13 bhp @ 8750 rpm	18.74 bhp @ 9500 rpm
Emission Type	BS-VI	BS6 Phase 2
Engine Type	Single cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve, Oil cooled, FI	Liquid Cooled, 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine
Body Type	Street Bike	Sports Bike
Drive Type	Chain Drive	—
Frame	Tubualar Frame	Split Trellis Frame
Adjustable Windshield	Yes	—
Ignition	CDI	—
Head Light	Bi functional LED projector headlamp	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED

Price difference

Bajaj Pulsar N250 starts at ₹138,000 and KTM 160 Duke starts at ₹183,655. Bajaj Pulsar N250 is cheaper by ₹45,655 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Bajaj Pulsar N250 is listed at 44 kmpl; KTM 160 Duke is listed at 36 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar N250 claims 8 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs KTM 160 Duke 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 N250 or KTM 160 Duke?

Bajaj Pulsar N250 starts at ₹138,000 and KTM 160 Duke starts at ₹183,655. Bajaj Pulsar N250 is cheaper by ₹45,655 at expected ex-showroom.

Which has better mileage or range?

Bajaj Pulsar N250 is listed at 44 kmpl; KTM 160 Duke is listed at 36 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar N250 claims 8 kmpl more.

Should I buy the Pulsar N250 or the 160 Duke?

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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