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Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs KTM 390 Duke R

Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs KTM 390 Duke R

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

Comparison overview

Key highlights	Pulsar N250	390 Duke R
Expected ex-showroom	₹138,000	₹345,293
Engine	249 cc	399 cc
Mileage	44.0 kmpl	29.0 kmpl
Power	24.13 bhp @ 8750 rpm	45.3707 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Top speed	132 kmph	167 kmph

Bajaj Pulsar N250

₹138,000 Onwards

KTM 390 Duke R

₹345,293 Onwards

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Specifications

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Performance 3

Performance	Pulsar N250	390 Duke R
Mileage	44 Kmpl	29 kmpl
Top Speed	132	167
Max Torque	21.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm	39 Nm @ 6500 rpm

Engine 7

Engine	Pulsar N250	390 Duke R
Displacement	249.07	398.63
Compression Ratio	10.3 ± 0.3:1	12.71:1
Cooling System	Oil Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Bore	72	89
No Of Cylinders	1	—
Stroke	61	64
Valve Per Cylinder	2	—

Battery 3

Battery	Pulsar N250	390 Duke R
Battery Type	VRLA	—
Battery Capacity	12V 8Ah	—
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes

Fuel 6

Fuel	Pulsar N250	390 Duke R
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	—
Fuel Type	Petrol	—
Fuel Capacity	14	15
Fuel Reserve	2	—
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital

Dimensions 8

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

Transmission 3

Transmission	Pulsar N250	390 Duke R
Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch
Gear Box	5 Speed	—
Transmission	Constant Mesh	—

Brakes 5

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

Suspension 2

Suspension	Pulsar N250	390 Duke R
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 8

Wheels & Tyres	Pulsar N250	390 Duke R
Tyre Size	Front :110/70 - 17 , Rear : 140/70 - 17	Front - 110/70 - ZR17, Rear - 150/60 - ZR17
Wheel Size	Front : 17 inch, Rear : 17 inch	Front - 17 inch, Rear - 17 inch
Wheels Type	Alloy	Alloy
Tubeless Tyre	Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheelbase	1351	—
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 Duke R
Charging Point	Yes	—
Mobile Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Usb Charging Port	Yes	—

Lights 6

Lights	Pulsar N250	390 Duke R
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

Instrument Cluster 7

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

Seat 1

Seat	Pulsar N250	390 Duke R
Seat Type	Split	—

Features 3

Features	Pulsar N250	390 Duke R
Additional Features	Gear indicator, Range Indicator	Track Screen, Ride-by-wire
Navigation	Yes	—
Call Sms Alerts	Yes	Yes

Other 12

Other	Pulsar N250	390 Duke R
Max Power	24.13 bhp @ 8750 rpm	45.3707 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Emission Type	BS-VI	BS6 Phase 2B
Engine Type	Single cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve, Oil cooled, FI	Single Cylinder Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Body Type	Street 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
Min Charge	—	0
Max Charge	—	0

Price difference

Bajaj Pulsar N250 starts at ₹138,000 and KTM 390 Duke R starts at ₹345,293. Bajaj Pulsar N250 is cheaper by ₹207,293 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Bajaj Pulsar N250 is listed at 44 kmpl; KTM 390 Duke R is listed at 29 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar N250 claims 15 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

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

Bajaj Pulsar N250 starts at ₹138,000 and KTM 390 Duke R starts at ₹345,293. Bajaj Pulsar N250 is cheaper by ₹207,293 at expected ex-showroom.

Which has better mileage or range?

Bajaj Pulsar N250 is listed at 44 kmpl; KTM 390 Duke R is listed at 29 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar N250 claims 15 kmpl more.

Should I buy the Pulsar N250 or the 390 Duke 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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