Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs KTM 390 Adventure R

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

Comparison overview

Key highlights Pulsar N250 390 Adventure R
Expected ex-showroom ₹138,000 ₹377,915
Engine 249 cc 399 cc
Mileage 44.0 kmpl 28.0 kmpl
Power 24.13 bhp @ 8750 rpm 44.2 bhp
Top speed 132 kmph —
Bajaj Pulsar N250
Bajaj Pulsar N250

₹138,000 Onwards

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KTM 390 Adventure R
KTM 390 Adventure R

₹377,915 Onwards

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Specifications

Performance 3
Performance Pulsar N250 390 Adventure R
Mileage 44 Kmpl 28 Kmpl
Top Speed 132 —
Max Torque 21.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm 39 Nm
Engine 7
Engine Pulsar N250 390 Adventure R
Displacement 249.07 398.7
Compression Ratio 10.3 ± 0.3:1 12.6
Cooling System Oil Cooled Liquid Cooled
Bore 72 89
No Of Cylinders 1 1
Stroke 61 64
Valve Per Cylinder 2 —
Battery 3
Battery Pulsar N250 390 Adventure R
Battery Type VRLA —
Battery Capacity 12V 8Ah —
Low Battery Indicator Yes —
Fuel 6
Fuel Pulsar N250 390 Adventure R
Fuel Supply Fuel Injection —
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Fuel Capacity 14 14
Fuel Reserve 2 —
Low Fuel Indicator Yes —
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital
Dimensions 9
Dimensions Pulsar N250 390 Adventure R
Ground Clearance 165 272
Height 1050 1490
Kerb Weight 164 183
Length 1989 2238
Passenger Footrest Yes Yes
Saddle Height 795 —
Seat Height 795 870
Width 743 821
Additional Storage — Yes
Transmission 3
Transmission Pulsar N250 390 Adventure R
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 R
Rear Brake Disc Disc
Abs Dual Channel Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Disc Disc
Front Brake Diameter 300 320
Rear Brake Diameter 230 240
Suspension 2
Suspension Pulsar N250 390 Adventure R
Suspension Front USD (37mm) WP APEX 43
Suspension Rear Monoshock nitrox WP APEX Split Piston
Wheels & Tyres 8
Wheels & Tyres Pulsar N250 390 Adventure R
Tyre Size Front :110/70 - 17 , Rear : 140/70 - 17 Front : 90/90 - 21, Rear : 140/80 - 18
Wheel Size Front : 17 inch, Rear : 17 inch Front : 21 inch, Rear : 18 inch
Wheels Type Alloy —
Tubeless Tyre Tubeless Tubed
Wheelbase 1351 1481
Front Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion 25 —
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider 28 —
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion 32 —
Electricals 4
Electricals Pulsar N250 390 Adventure R
Charging Point Yes —
Mobile Connectivity Yes —
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes —
Usb Charging Port Yes Yes
Lights 6
Lights Pulsar N250 390 Adventure R
Tail Light LED LED
Drls LED Yes
Projector Headlights Yes —
Led Tail Light Yes —
Distance To Empty Indicator Yes —
Low Oil Indicator Yes —
Instrument Cluster 7
Instrument Cluster Pulsar N250 390 Adventure R
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 R
Seat Type Split —
Features 4
Features Pulsar N250 390 Adventure R
Additional Features Gear indicator, Range Indicator —
Navigation Yes —
Call Sms Alerts Yes Yes
Mobile Application — Yes
Other 11
Other Pulsar N250 390 Adventure R
Max Power 24.13 bhp @ 8750 rpm 44.2 bhp
Emission Type BS-VI BS6 Phase 2
Engine Type Single cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve, Oil cooled, FI 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, DOHC, Internal Combustion Engine
Body Type Street Bike Adventure Tourer Bikes, Dirt Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Drive Type Chain Drive —
Frame Tubualar Frame Steel Trellis Frame
Adjustable Windshield Yes —
Ignition CDI —
Head Light Bi functional LED projector headlamp LED
Turn Signal Lamp LED LED
Ota — Yes

Price difference

Bajaj Pulsar N250 starts at ₹138,000 and KTM 390 Adventure R starts at ₹377,915. Bajaj Pulsar N250 is cheaper by ₹239,915 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Bajaj Pulsar N250 is listed at 44 kmpl; KTM 390 Adventure R 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 R and get on-road quotes before booking. Match price, claimed economy and riding character to how you actually ride.

FAQs

Which is cheaper, Bajaj Pulsar N250 or KTM 390 Adventure R?
Bajaj Pulsar N250 starts at ₹138,000 and KTM 390 Adventure R starts at ₹377,915. Bajaj Pulsar N250 is cheaper by ₹239,915 at expected ex-showroom.
Which has better mileage or range?
Bajaj Pulsar N250 is listed at 44 kmpl; KTM 390 Adventure R is listed at 28 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar N250 claims 16 kmpl more.
Should I buy the Pulsar N250 or the 390 Adventure 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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