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Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs KTM RC 390

Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs KTM RC 390

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

Comparison overview

Key highlights	Pulsar N250	RC 390
Expected ex-showroom	₹138,000	₹333,000
Engine	249 cc	373 cc
Mileage	44.0 kmpl	29.0 kmpl
Power	24.13 bhp @ 8750 rpm	32 kW
Top speed	132 kmph	160 kmph

Bajaj Pulsar N250

₹138,000 Onwards

KTM RC 390

₹333,000 Onwards

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Specifications

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Performance 3

Performance	Pulsar N250	RC 390
Mileage	44 Kmpl	29 Kmpl
Top Speed	132	160
Max Torque	21.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm	37 Nm @ 7000 rpm

Engine 7

Engine	Pulsar N250	RC 390
Displacement	249.07	373.27
Compression Ratio	10.3 ± 0.3:1	12.88:1
Cooling System	Oil Cooled	Liquid cooling. Curved radiator with fans for better heat management
Bore	72	89
No Of Cylinders	1	1
Stroke	61	60
Valve Per Cylinder	2	4

Battery 4

Battery	Pulsar N250	RC 390
Battery Type	VRLA	MF battery
Battery Capacity	12V 8Ah	12 V, 8 AH
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Battery Warranty	—	2

Fuel 7

Fuel	Pulsar N250	RC 390
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Capacity	14	13.7
Fuel Reserve	2	1
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	—	Yes

Dimensions 8

Dimensions	Pulsar N250	RC 390
Ground Clearance	165	153
Height	1050	830
Kerb Weight	164	172
Length	1989	2145
Passenger Footrest	Yes	Yes
Saddle Height	795	835
Seat Height	795	824
Width	743	760

Transmission 3

Transmission	Pulsar N250	RC 390
Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch	PASC™ antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Gear Box	5 Speed	6 Speed
Transmission	Constant Mesh	Manual

Brakes 5

Brakes	Pulsar N250	RC 390
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 390
Suspension Front	USD (37mm)	WP APEX USD forks, 43 mm diameter
Suspension Rear	Monoshock nitrox	WP APEX Monoshock, 10 step adjustable

Wheels & Tyres 9

Wheels & Tyres	Pulsar N250	RC 390
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	1343
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	RC 390
Charging Point	Yes	—
Mobile Connectivity	Yes	—
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	—
Usb Charging Port	Yes	—

Lights 6

Lights	Pulsar N250	RC 390
Tail Light	LED	LED
Drls	LED	Yes
Projector Headlights	Yes	Yes
Led Tail Light	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes

Instrument Cluster 7

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

Seat 1

Seat	Pulsar N250	RC 390
Seat Type	Split	Single

Features 3

Features	Pulsar N250	RC 390
Additional Features	Gear indicator, Range Indicator	—
Navigation	Yes	—
Call Sms Alerts	Yes	—

Other 13

Other	Pulsar N250	RC 390
Max Power	24.13 bhp @ 8750 rpm	32 kW @ 9,000 rpm
Emission Type	BS-VI	BS6
Engine Type	Single cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve, Oil cooled, FI	1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine
Body Type	Street Bike	Sports
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Frame	Tubualar Frame	Split-Trellis frame (Tubular)
Adjustable Windshield	Yes	Yes
Ignition	CDI	—
Head Light	Bi functional LED projector headlamp	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED
Quick Shifter	—	Yes
Pilot Lamps	—	Yes
Stepup Seat	—	Yes

Price difference

Bajaj Pulsar N250 starts at ₹138,000 and KTM RC 390 starts at ₹333,000. Bajaj Pulsar N250 is cheaper by ₹195,000 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Bajaj Pulsar N250 is listed at 44 kmpl; KTM RC 390 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 RC 390 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 390?

Bajaj Pulsar N250 starts at ₹138,000 and KTM RC 390 starts at ₹333,000. Bajaj Pulsar N250 is cheaper by ₹195,000 at expected ex-showroom.

Which has better mileage or range?

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

Should I buy the Pulsar N250 or the RC 390?

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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