Comparing the Bajaj Pulsar 125 and the KTM 390 DUKE side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Bajaj Pulsar 125 is available at ₹91,610, while the KTM 390 DUKE is priced at a price on request. On the engine front, the Bajaj Pulsar 125 comes with a 124.4 cc unit compared to the KTM 390 DUKE's 398.63 cc, producing 8.68 kW (11.8 PS) @ 8500 rpm and 33.8 kW @ 8500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 51.46 Kmpl for the Bajaj Pulsar 125 versus 30 kmpl for the KTM 390 DUKE. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Air‑cooled | Liquid cooling with radiator |
| Displacement | 124.4 cc | 398.63 cc |
| Engine Type | 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant Engine | Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine |
| Power | 8.68 kW (11.8 PS) @ 8500 rpm | 33.8 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Torque | 10.8 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | 39 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 15 L |
| Mileage | 51.46 Kmpl | 30 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | Split: 144 / Single: 146 | 168.3 |
| Seat Height | 795 | 820 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | — | Dual-channel ABS with SUPERMOTO mode |
| Front Brake | 240 mm Disc | 320 mm Disc with Radially mounted calliper |
| Front Suspension | 30mm Telescopic forks | 5-click Compression & Rebound adjustable, Open Cartridge, WP APEX USD forks, 43mm diameter |
| Rear Brake | 130 mm Drum | 240 mm Disc with Floating calliper |
| Rear Suspension | Twin Hydraulic Suspension | Adjustable WP APEX Monoshock, 5-step Rebound damping, 10-step preload adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 80/100 × 17 Tubeless | 110/70 - ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 100/90 × 17 Tubeless | 150/60 - ZR17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | 12 V HS1 35/35 W | Full Split LED Headlamp |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | DC, 12V, 4Ah VRLA | 12 V, 8 AH MF battery |
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| Cluster | Fully Digital LCD | 5" TFT dash display |
| Color Options | Racing Red Tan BeigeBlack Race RedBlack Cyan BlueBlack Dark GreyBlack Gold | GUN METAL GREYELECTRONIC ORANGEATLANTIC BLUE |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Single Seat | 92170 Split Seat | 94229 Neon Single Seat | 107675 | Standard | 339002 |
| Starter | Electric & Kick | Self Start Only |
| Transmission | 5‑speed | 6 Speed Manual |
