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Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs KTM 390 Duke

Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs KTM 390 Duke

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

Comparison overview

Key highlights	Pulsar N250	390 Duke
Expected ex-showroom	₹138,000	₹284,116
Engine	249 cc	349 cc
Mileage	44.0 kmpl	30.0 kmpl
Power	24.13 bhp @ 8750 rpm	40.93 bhp @ 8600 rpm
Top speed	132 kmph	167 kmph

Bajaj Pulsar N250

₹138,000 Onwards

KTM 390 Duke

₹284,116 Onwards

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Specifications

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Performance 3

Performance	Pulsar N250	390 Duke
Mileage	44 Kmpl	30 kmpl
Top Speed	132	167
Max Torque	21.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm	33.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm

Engine 7

Engine	Pulsar N250	390 Duke
Displacement	249.07	349.32
Compression Ratio	10.3 ± 0.3:1	12.68:1
Cooling System	Oil Cooled	Liquid cooling with radiator
Bore	72	89
No Of Cylinders	1	1
Stroke	61	56.15
Valve Per Cylinder	2	4

Battery 3

Battery	Pulsar N250	390 Duke
Battery Type	VRLA	12 V, 8 AH MF battery
Battery Capacity	12V 8Ah	12 V, 8 AH
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes

Fuel 6

Fuel	Pulsar N250	390 Duke
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Capacity	14	15
Fuel Reserve	2	3
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital

Dimensions 9

Dimensions	Pulsar N250	390 Duke
Ground Clearance	165	183
Height	1050	—
Kerb Weight	164	168.3
Length	1989	—
Passenger Footrest	Yes	Yes
Saddle Height	795	800
Seat Height	795	800
Width	743	—
Dry Weight	—	163

Transmission 3

Transmission	Pulsar N250	390 Duke
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 Duke
Rear Brake	Disc	Disc with Floating calliper
Abs	Dual Channel	Dual Channel
Front Brake	Disc	Disc with Radially mounted calliper
Front Brake Diameter	300	320
Rear Brake Diameter	230	240

Suspension 2

Suspension	Pulsar N250	390 Duke
Suspension Front	USD (37mm)	5-click Compression & Rebound adjustable, Open Cartridge, WP APEX USD forks, 43mm diameter
Suspension Rear	Monoshock nitrox	Adjustable WP APEX Monoshock, 5-step Rebound damping, 10-step preload adjustable

Wheels & Tyres 9

Wheels & Tyres	Pulsar N250	390 Duke
Tyre Size	Front :110/70 - 17 , Rear : 140/70 - 17	Front : 110/70-17, Rear : 150/60-17
Wheel Size	Front : 17 inch, Rear : 17 inch	Front : 431.8 mm, Rear : 431.8 mm
Wheels Type	Alloy	Alloy
Tubeless Tyre	Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheelbase	1351	1354
Front Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion	25	—
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider	28	—
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion	32	—
Radial Tyre	—	Yes

Electricals 4

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

Lights 7

Lights	Pulsar N250	390 Duke
Tail Light	LED	LED
Drls	LED	Yes
Projector Headlights	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 Duke
Display	LCD	5" TFT dash display
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 Duke
Seat Type	Split	Split

Features 5

Features	Pulsar N250	390 Duke
Additional Features	Gear indicator, Range Indicator	Ride modes - Street & Rain, Motorcycle Traction Control (MTC), Track Screen, Ride-by-wire, Quickshifter+
Navigation	Yes	Yes
Call Sms Alerts	Yes	—
Anti Theft Alarm	—	Yes
Mobile Application	—	Yes

Other 16

Other	Pulsar N250	390 Duke
Max Power	24.13 bhp @ 8750 rpm	40.93 bhp @ 8600 rpm
Emission Type	BS-VI	BS6 Phase 2
Engine Type	Single cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve, Oil cooled, FI	Single Cylinder Liquid Cooled, 4 stroke, DOHC, Internal Combustion Engine
Body Type	Street Bike	Naked Bike
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Frame	Tubualar Frame	Split-Trellis Frame
Adjustable Windshield	Yes	—
Ignition	CDI	CDI
Head Light	Bi functional LED projector headlamp	Full Split LED Headlamp
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED
Launch Control	—	Yes
Quick Shifter	—	Yes
Braking Type	—	Dual Channel ABS
Tubless	—	Yes
Stepup Seat	—	Yes
Cruise Control	—	Yes

Price difference

Bajaj Pulsar N250 starts at ₹138,000 and KTM 390 Duke starts at ₹284,116. Bajaj Pulsar N250 is cheaper by ₹146,116 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Bajaj Pulsar N250 is listed at 44 kmpl; KTM 390 Duke is listed at 30 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar N250 claims 14 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

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

Bajaj Pulsar N250 starts at ₹138,000 and KTM 390 Duke starts at ₹284,116. Bajaj Pulsar N250 is cheaper by ₹146,116 at expected ex-showroom.

Which has better mileage or range?

Bajaj Pulsar N250 is listed at 44 kmpl; KTM 390 Duke is listed at 30 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar N250 claims 14 kmpl more.

Should I buy the Pulsar N250 or the 390 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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