Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs KTM 890 Adventure R

Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs KTM 890 Adventure R: side-by-side expected price, mileage or range, and core specs before you shortlist.

Comparison overview

Key highlights Pulsar N250 890 Adventure R
Expected ex-showroom ₹138,000 ₹1,580,000
Engine 249 cc 889 cc
Mileage 44.0 kmpl 22.2 kmpl
Power 24.13 bhp @ 8750 rpm 104.6 PS @ 8000 rpm
Top speed 132 kmph 210 kmph
Bajaj Pulsar N250
Bajaj Pulsar N250

₹138,000 Onwards

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KTM 890 Adventure R
KTM 890 Adventure R

₹1,580,000 Onwards

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Specifications

Performance 3
Performance Pulsar N250 890 Adventure R
Mileage 44 Kmpl 22.2 Kmpl
Top Speed 132 210
Max Torque 21.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm 100 Nm
Engine 7
Engine Pulsar N250 890 Adventure R
Displacement 249.07 889
Compression Ratio 10.3 ± 0.3:1 13.5:1
Cooling System Oil Cooled Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
Bore 72 90.7
No Of Cylinders 1 2
Stroke 61 68.8
Valve Per Cylinder 2 4
Battery 3
Battery Pulsar N250 890 Adventure R
Battery Type VRLA —
Battery Capacity 12V 8Ah 12 V/10 Ah
Low Battery Indicator Yes —
Fuel 6
Fuel Pulsar N250 890 Adventure R
Fuel Supply Fuel Injection Fuel Injection
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Fuel Capacity 14 13
Fuel Reserve 2 3
Low Fuel Indicator Yes Yes
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital
Dimensions 9
Dimensions Pulsar N250 890 Adventure R
Ground Clearance 165 263
Height 1050 —
Kerb Weight 164 —
Length 1989 —
Passenger Footrest Yes Yes
Saddle Height 795 880
Seat Height 795 880
Width 743 —
Dry Weight — 196
Transmission 3
Transmission Pulsar N250 890 Adventure R
Clutch Assist And Slipper Clutch Cable-operated PASC slipper clutch
Gear Box 5 Speed 6 gears
Transmission Constant Mesh Manual
Brakes 5
Brakes Pulsar N250 890 Adventure R
Rear Brake Disc 2-piston floating caliper, brake disc Ø 260 mm
Abs Dual Channel Bosch 9.1MP Two Channel ABS (Supermoto ABS)
Front Brake Disc 2 x radially-mounted 4-piston caliper, brake disc Ø 320 mm
Front Brake Diameter 300 320
Rear Brake Diameter 230 260
Suspension 2
Suspension Pulsar N250 890 Adventure R
Suspension Front USD (37mm) WP XPLOR 48
Suspension Rear Monoshock nitrox WP XPLOR Monoshock with PDS
Wheels & Tyres 8
Wheels & Tyres Pulsar N250 890 Adventure R
Tyre Size Front :110/70 - 17 , Rear : 140/70 - 17 Front : 90/90-21", Rear : 150/70-18
Wheel Size Front : 17 inch, Rear : 17 inch Front : 2.50 x 21, Rear : 4.50 x 18"
Wheels Type Alloy Cast Alloy
Tubeless Tyre Tubeless Tubeless
Wheelbase 1351 1528
Front Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion 25 —
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider 28 —
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion 32 —
Electricals 4
Electricals Pulsar N250 890 Adventure R
Charging Point Yes —
Mobile Connectivity Yes —
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
Usb Charging Port Yes Yes
Lights 6
Lights Pulsar N250 890 Adventure R
Tail Light LED LED
Drls LED —
Projector Headlights Yes Yes
Led Tail Light Yes Yes
Distance To Empty Indicator Yes —
Low Oil Indicator Yes Yes
Instrument Cluster 7
Instrument Cluster Pulsar N250 890 Adventure R
Display LCD Digital
Instrument Console Fully Digital Digital
Odometer Digital Digital
Speedometer Digital Digital
Tripmeter Digital Digital
Techometer Analogue —
Clock Yes Yes
Seat 1
Seat Pulsar N250 890 Adventure R
Seat Type Split Split
Features 3
Features Pulsar N250 890 Adventure R
Additional Features Gear indicator, Range Indicator —
Navigation Yes —
Call Sms Alerts Yes —
Other 11
Other Pulsar N250 890 Adventure R
Max Power 24.13 bhp @ 8750 rpm 104.6 PS @ 8000 rpm
Emission Type BS-VI BS6
Engine Type Single cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve, Oil cooled, FI 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, parallel twin
Body Type Street Bike Adventure Tourer
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Frame Tubualar Frame Chromium-molybdenum-steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder-coated
Adjustable Windshield Yes —
Ignition CDI Bosch EMS with RBW
Head Light Bi functional LED projector headlamp LED
Turn Signal Lamp LED LED
Tubless — Yes

Price difference

Bajaj Pulsar N250 starts at ₹138,000 and KTM 890 Adventure R starts at ₹1,580,000. Bajaj Pulsar N250 is cheaper by ₹1,442,000 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Bajaj Pulsar N250 is listed at 44 kmpl; KTM 890 Adventure R is listed at 22.2 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar N250 claims 21.8 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs KTM 890 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 890 Adventure R?
Bajaj Pulsar N250 starts at ₹138,000 and KTM 890 Adventure R starts at ₹1,580,000. Bajaj Pulsar N250 is cheaper by ₹1,442,000 at expected ex-showroom.
Which has better mileage or range?
Bajaj Pulsar N250 is listed at 44 kmpl; KTM 890 Adventure R is listed at 22.2 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar N250 claims 21.8 kmpl more.
Should I buy the Pulsar N250 or the 890 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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