Comparing the Bajaj Pulsar 125 and the KTM 890 DUKE R 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 890 DUKE R 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 890 DUKE R's 889 cc, producing 8.68 kW (11.8 PS) @ 8500 rpm and 89 kW @ 9250 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 51.46 Kmpl for the Bajaj Pulsar 125 versus 21 kmpl for the KTM 890 DUKE R. 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 cooled with water/oil heat exchanger |
| Displacement | 124.4 cc | 889 cc |
| Engine Type | 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant Engine | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, parallel twin |
| Power | 8.68 kW (11.8 PS) @ 8500 rpm | 89 kW @ 9250 rpm |
| Torque | 10.8 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | 99 Nm @ 7750 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 14 L |
| Mileage | 51.46 Kmpl | 21 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | Split: 144 / Single: 146 | 180 |
| Seat Height | 795 | 834 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | — | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | 240 mm Disc | 2 x Brembo Stylema Monobloc four piston, radially mounted caliper - 320 mm |
| Front Suspension | 30mm Telescopic forks | WP APEX 43 |
| Rear Brake | 130 mm Drum | Brembo single-piston floating calliper, brake disc - 240mm |
| Rear Suspension | Twin Hydraulic Suspension | WP APEX - Monoshock |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 80/100 × 17 Tubeless | 120/70 - ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 100/90 × 17 Tubeless | 180/55 - ZR17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | 12 V HS1 35/35 W | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | DC, 12V, 4Ah VRLA | 12V / 10AH |
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| Cluster | Fully Digital LCD | — |
| Color Options | Racing Red Tan BeigeBlack Race RedBlack Cyan BlueBlack Dark GreyBlack Gold | Atlantic Blue |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Single Seat | 92170 Split Seat | 94229 Neon Single Seat | 107675 | Standard |1450000 |
| Starter | Electric & Kick | Electric starter |
| Transmission | 5‑speed | 6 Speed Manual |
