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Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs KTM Duke 250

Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs KTM Duke 250

Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs KTM Duke 250: side-by-side expected price, mileage or range, and core specs before you shortlist.

Comparison overview

Key highlights	Pulsar N250	Duke 250
Expected ex-showroom	₹138,000	₹221,051
Engine	249 cc	249 cc
Mileage	44.0 kmpl	31.0 kmpl
Power	24.13 bhp @ 8750 rpm	30.57 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Top speed	132 kmph	148 kmph

Bajaj Pulsar N250

₹138,000 Onwards

KTM Duke 250

₹221,051 Onwards

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Specifications

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Performance 3

Performance	Pulsar N250	Duke 250
Mileage	44 Kmpl	31 Kmpl
Top Speed	132	148
Max Torque	21.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm	25 Nm @ 7250 rpm

Engine 7

Engine	Pulsar N250	Duke 250
Displacement	249.07	249.07
Compression Ratio	10.3 ± 0.3:1	12.63:1
Cooling System	Oil Cooled	Liquid cooling with radiator
Bore	72	72
No Of Cylinders	1	1
Stroke	61	61.1
Valve Per Cylinder	2	4

Battery 3

Battery	Pulsar N250	Duke 250
Battery Type	VRLA	12 V, 8 AH MF battery
Battery Capacity	12V 8Ah	2 V, 8 AH
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes

Fuel 6

Fuel	Pulsar N250	Duke 250
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 8

Dimensions	Pulsar N250	Duke 250
Ground Clearance	165	176
Height	1050	—
Kerb Weight	164	162.8
Length	1989	—
Passenger Footrest	Yes	Yes
Saddle Height	795	800820
Seat Height	795	800
Width	743	—

Transmission 3

Transmission	Pulsar N250	Duke 250
Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch
Gear Box	5 Speed	6 Speed
Transmission	Constant Mesh	Manual

Brakes 5

Brakes	Pulsar N250	Duke 250
Rear Brake	Disc	Disc
Abs	Dual Channel	Bosch Dual Channel
Front Brake	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Diameter	300	320
Rear Brake Diameter	230	240

Suspension 2

Suspension	Pulsar N250	Duke 250
Suspension Front	USD (37mm)	WP APEX USD forks, 43mm diameter
Suspension Rear	Monoshock nitrox	WP APEX Monoshock, 10-step preload adjustable

Wheels & Tyres 10

Wheels & Tyres	Pulsar N250	Duke 250
Tyre Size	Front :110/70 - 17 , Rear : 140/70 - 17	—
Wheel Size	Front : 17 inch, Rear : 17 inch	—
Wheels Type	Alloy	Alloy
Tubeless Tyre	Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheelbase	1351	—
Front Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion	25	29
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider	28	32
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion	32	32
Radial Tyre	—	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure Rider	—	29

Electricals 4

Electricals	Pulsar N250	Duke 250
Charging Point	Yes	—
Mobile Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	—
Usb Charging Port	Yes	—

Lights 7

Lights	Pulsar N250	Duke 250
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	Duke 250
Display	LCD	5" LCD 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	Duke 250
Seat Type	Split	Single

Features 3

Features	Pulsar N250	Duke 250
Additional Features	Gear indicator, Range Indicator	Quickshifter+, Ride-by-wire
Navigation	Yes	Yes
Call Sms Alerts	Yes	—

Other 10

Other	Pulsar N250	Duke 250
Max Power	24.13 bhp @ 8750 rpm	30.57 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Emission Type	BS-VI	BS6 Phase 2
Engine Type	Single cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve, Oil cooled, FI	Single Cylinder Liquid Cooled, FI Engine
Body Type	Street Bike	Street 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

Price difference

Bajaj Pulsar N250 starts at ₹138,000 and KTM Duke 250 starts at ₹221,051. Bajaj Pulsar N250 is cheaper by ₹83,051 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Bajaj Pulsar N250 is listed at 44 kmpl; KTM Duke 250 is listed at 31 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar N250 claims 13 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs KTM Duke 250 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 Duke 250?

Bajaj Pulsar N250 starts at ₹138,000 and KTM Duke 250 starts at ₹221,051. Bajaj Pulsar N250 is cheaper by ₹83,051 at expected ex-showroom.

Which has better mileage or range?

Bajaj Pulsar N250 is listed at 44 kmpl; KTM Duke 250 is listed at 31 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar N250 claims 13 kmpl more.

Should I buy the Pulsar N250 or the Duke 250?

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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