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Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs KTM RC 160

Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs KTM RC 160

Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs KTM RC 160: side-by-side expected price, mileage or range, and core specs before you shortlist.

Comparison overview

Key highlights	Pulsar N250	RC 160
Expected ex-showroom	₹138,000	₹200,311
Engine	249 cc	164 cc
Mileage	44.0 kmpl	36.0 kmpl
Power	24.13 bhp @ 8750 rpm	18.73 bhp @ 9500 rpm
Top speed	132 kmph	118 kmph

Bajaj Pulsar N250

₹138,000 Onwards

KTM RC 160

₹200,311 Onwards

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Specifications

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Performance 3

Performance	Pulsar N250	RC 160
Mileage	44 Kmpl	36 Kmpl
Top Speed	132	118
Max Torque	21.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm	15.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm

Engine 7

Engine	Pulsar N250	RC 160
Displacement	249.07	164.2
Compression Ratio	10.3 ± 0.3:1	11.97:1
Cooling System	Oil Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Bore	72	66
No Of Cylinders	1	1
Stroke	61	48
Valve Per Cylinder	2	—

Battery 3

Battery	Pulsar N250	RC 160
Battery Type	VRLA	—
Battery Capacity	12V 8Ah	12 V,8 AH
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	—

Fuel 6

Fuel	Pulsar N250	RC 160
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Electronic Injection
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Capacity	14	13.7
Fuel Reserve	2	—
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	—

Dimensions 9

Dimensions	Pulsar N250	RC 160
Ground Clearance	165	168
Height	1050	1150
Kerb Weight	164	155
Length	1989	1965
Passenger Footrest	Yes	—
Saddle Height	795	830
Seat Height	795	—
Width	743	701
Dry Weight	—	148

Transmission 3

Transmission	Pulsar N250	RC 160
Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch	Wet, Multiplate, Assist & Slipper clutch
Gear Box	5 Speed	6 Speed
Transmission	Constant Mesh	Manual

Brakes 5

Brakes	Pulsar N250	RC 160
Rear Brake	Disc	Disc
Abs	Dual Channel	Dual Channel
Front Brake	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Diameter	300	320
Rear Brake Diameter	230	230

Suspension 2

Suspension	Pulsar N250	RC 160
Suspension Front	USD (37mm)	Inverted Telescopic Fork, 37mm dia
Suspension Rear	Monoshock nitrox	Double rate, Canister Mono shox.- 6 steps (Adjuster Slots)

Wheels & Tyres 8

Wheels & Tyres	Pulsar N250	RC 160
Tyre Size	Front :110/70 - 17 , Rear : 140/70 - 17	—
Wheel Size	Front : 17 inch, Rear : 17 inch	Front : 17 inch, Rear : 17 inch
Wheels Type	Alloy	—
Tubeless Tyre	Tubeless	—
Wheelbase	1351	1347
Front Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion	25	—
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider	28	—
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion	32	—

Electricals 4

Electricals	Pulsar N250	RC 160
Charging Point	Yes	—
Mobile Connectivity	Yes	—
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Usb Charging Port	Yes	Yes

Lights 6

Lights	Pulsar N250	RC 160
Tail Light	LED	LED
Drls	LED	—
Projector Headlights	Yes	—
Led Tail Light	Yes	—
Distance To Empty Indicator	Yes	—
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	—

Instrument Cluster 7

Instrument Cluster	Pulsar N250	RC 160
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	RC 160
Seat Type	Split	Split

Features 3

Features	Pulsar N250	RC 160
Additional Features	Gear indicator, Range Indicator	—
Navigation	Yes	Yes
Call Sms Alerts	Yes	—

Other 10

Other	Pulsar N250	RC 160
Max Power	24.13 bhp @ 8750 rpm	18.73 bhp @ 9500 rpm
Emission Type	BS-VI	BS6- 2.0
Engine Type	Single cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve, Oil cooled, FI	4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine
Body Type	Street Bike	Sports Bikes
Drive Type	Chain Drive	—
Frame	Tubualar Frame	Trellis Frame
Adjustable Windshield	Yes	—
Ignition	CDI	—
Head Light	Bi functional LED projector headlamp	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED

Price difference

Bajaj Pulsar N250 starts at ₹138,000 and KTM RC 160 starts at ₹200,311. Bajaj Pulsar N250 is cheaper by ₹62,311 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Bajaj Pulsar N250 is listed at 44 kmpl; KTM RC 160 is listed at 36 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar N250 claims 8 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs KTM RC 160 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 RC 160?

Bajaj Pulsar N250 starts at ₹138,000 and KTM RC 160 starts at ₹200,311. Bajaj Pulsar N250 is cheaper by ₹62,311 at expected ex-showroom.

Which has better mileage or range?

Bajaj Pulsar N250 is listed at 44 kmpl; KTM RC 160 is listed at 36 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar N250 claims 8 kmpl more.

Should I buy the Pulsar N250 or the RC 160?

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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