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Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs KTM 390 Adventure

Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs KTM 390 Adventure

Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs KTM 390 Adventure: side-by-side expected price, mileage or range, and core specs before you shortlist.

Comparison overview

Key highlights	Pulsar N250	390 Adventure
Expected ex-showroom	₹138,000	₹288,000
Engine	249 cc	349 cc
Mileage	44.0 kmpl	28.0 kmpl
Power	24.13 bhp @ 8750 rpm	40.93 bhp @ 8600 rpm
Top speed	132 kmph	155 kmph

Bajaj Pulsar N250

₹138,000 Onwards

KTM 390 Adventure

₹288,000 Onwards

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Specifications

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Performance 3

Performance	Pulsar N250	390 Adventure
Mileage	44 Kmpl	28 Kmpl
Top Speed	132	155
Max Torque	21.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm	33.5 Nm @ 7000

Engine 7

Engine	Pulsar N250	390 Adventure
Displacement	249.07	349.32
Compression Ratio	10.3 ± 0.3:1	12.71:1
Cooling System	Oil Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Bore	72	89
No Of Cylinders	1	1
Stroke	61	56.15
Valve Per Cylinder	2	4

Battery 4

Battery	Pulsar N250	390 Adventure
Battery Type	VRLA	MF battery
Battery Capacity	12V 8Ah	12V ,8AH
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Battery Warranty	—	2

Fuel 6

Fuel	Pulsar N250	390 Adventure
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Capacity	14	14.5
Fuel Reserve	2	2
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Yes

Dimensions 9

Dimensions	Pulsar N250	390 Adventure
Ground Clearance	165	228
Height	1050	1400
Kerb Weight	164	181
Length	1989	2154
Passenger Footrest	Yes	Yes
Saddle Height	795	855
Seat Height	795	830
Width	743	900
Dry Weight	—	162

Transmission 3

Transmission	Pulsar N250	390 Adventure
Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch
Gear Box	5 Speed	6 Speed
Transmission	Constant Mesh	Manual

Brakes 5

Brakes	Pulsar N250	390 Adventure
Rear Brake	Disc	Disc
Abs	Dual Channel	Dual Channel
Front Brake	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Diameter	300	320
Rear Brake Diameter	230	240

Suspension 2

Suspension	Pulsar N250	390 Adventure
Suspension Front	USD (37mm)	WP APEX USD open-cartridge forks
Suspension Rear	Monoshock nitrox	WP APEX Monoshock

Wheels & Tyres 11

Wheels & Tyres	Pulsar N250	390 Adventure
Tyre Size	Front :110/70 - 17 , Rear : 140/70 - 17	Front : 100/90 x 19, Rear : 130/80x 17
Wheel Size	Front : 17 inch, Rear : 17 inch	Front: 21-inch, Rear: 17-inch
Wheels Type	Alloy	Tubeless Spoke
Tubeless Tyre	Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheelbase	1351	1470
Front Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion	25	29
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider	28	29
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion	32	—
Tyre Brand	—	32 psi
Radial Tyre	—	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure Rider	—	29

Electricals 4

Electricals	Pulsar N250	390 Adventure
Charging Point	Yes	—
Mobile Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Usb Charging Port	Yes	Yes

Lights 7

Lights	Pulsar N250	390 Adventure
Tail Light	LED	LED
Drls	LED	Yes
Projector Headlights	Yes	Yes
Led Tail Light	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty Indicator	Yes	—
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Service Due Indicator	—	Yes

Instrument Cluster 7

Instrument Cluster	Pulsar N250	390 Adventure
Display	LCD	TFT
Instrument Console	Fully Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Analogue	Digital
Clock	Yes	Yes

Seat 1

Seat	Pulsar N250	390 Adventure
Seat Type	Split	Single

Features 4

Features	Pulsar N250	390 Adventure
Additional Features	Gear indicator, Range Indicator	Ride By Wire
Navigation	Yes	Yes
Call Sms Alerts	Yes	Yes
Mobile Application	—	Yes

Other 14

Other	Pulsar N250	390 Adventure
Max Power	24.13 bhp @ 8750 rpm	40.93 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Emission Type	BS-VI	BS6 Phase 2
Engine Type	Single cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve, Oil cooled, FI	4 stroke Single Cylinder, DOHC
Body Type	Street Bike	Adventure Bike
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Frame	Tubualar Frame	Split Trellis Frame
Adjustable Windshield	Yes	Yes
Ignition	CDI	CDI
Head Light	Bi functional LED projector headlamp	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED
Quick Shifter	—	Yes
Braking Type	—	Switchable ABS
Stepup Seat	—	Yes
Cruise Control	—	Yes

Price difference

Bajaj Pulsar N250 starts at ₹138,000 and KTM 390 Adventure starts at ₹288,000. Bajaj Pulsar N250 is cheaper by ₹150,000 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Bajaj Pulsar N250 is listed at 44 kmpl; KTM 390 Adventure is listed at 28 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar N250 claims 16 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs KTM 390 Adventure 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 390 Adventure?

Bajaj Pulsar N250 starts at ₹138,000 and KTM 390 Adventure starts at ₹288,000. Bajaj Pulsar N250 is cheaper by ₹150,000 at expected ex-showroom.

Which has better mileage or range?

Bajaj Pulsar N250 is listed at 44 kmpl; KTM 390 Adventure is listed at 28 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar N250 claims 16 kmpl more.

Should I buy the Pulsar N250 or the 390 Adventure?

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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