Comparing the Bajaj Pulsar F250 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 F250 is available at ₹144,324, while the KTM 390 DUKE is priced at a price on request. On the engine front, the Bajaj Pulsar F250 comes with a 249.07 cc unit compared to the KTM 390 DUKE's 398.63 cc, producing 18 kW (24.5 PS) @ 8,750 rpm and 33.8 kW @ 8500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 35 Kmpl for the Bajaj Pulsar F250 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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| Cooling System | Oil‑cooled | Liquid cooling with radiator |
| Displacement | 249.07 cc | 398.63 cc |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 Valve, Oil cooled, FI | Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine |
| Power | 18 kW (24.5 PS) @ 8,750 rpm | 33.8 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Torque | 21.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | 39 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 L | 15 L |
| Mileage | 35 Kmpl | 30 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 162 | 168.3 |
| Seat Height | 795 | 820 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual-channel ABS | Dual-channel ABS with SUPERMOTO mode |
| Front Brake | 300 mm Disc | 320 mm Disc with Radially mounted calliper |
| Front Suspension | USD telescopic fork (37 mm) | 5-click Compression & Rebound adjustable, Open Cartridge, WP APEX USD forks, 43mm diameter |
| Rear Brake | 230 mm Disc | 240 mm Disc with Floating calliper |
| Rear Suspension | Nitrox mono‑shock | Adjustable WP APEX Monoshock, 5-step Rebound damping, 10-step preload adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/80–17 Tubeless | 110/70 - ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/70–17 Tubeless | 150/60 - ZR17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED projector + DRLs | Full Split LED Headlamp |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V, 8 Ah VRLA | 12 V, 8 AH MF battery |
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| Cluster | Fully digital LCD w/ Bluetooth & navigation | 5" TFT dash display |
| Color Options | Caribbean BlueRacing RedTechno GreyBrooklyn Black | GUN METAL GREYELECTRONIC ORANGEATLANTIC BLUE |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 144267 Dual Channel ABS | 151037 | Standard | 339002 |
| Starter | Electric | Self Start Only |
| Transmission | 5‑speed manual | 6 Speed Manual |
