Comparing the Bajaj Pulsar N160 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 N160 is available at ₹148,813, while the KTM 390 DUKE is priced at a price on request. On the engine front, the Bajaj Pulsar N160 comes with a 164.82 cc unit compared to the KTM 390 DUKE's 398.63 cc, producing 16 PS @ 8750 rpm and 33.8 kW @ 8500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 59.11 Kmpl for the Bajaj Pulsar N160 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 | Air-Cooled | Liquid cooling with radiator |
| Displacement | 164.82 cc | 398.63 cc |
| Engine Type | 4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, 2 Valve, Air Cooled, FI | Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine |
| Power | 16 PS @ 8750 rpm | 33.8 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Torque | 14.65 Nm @ 6750 rpm | 39 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 L | 15 L |
| Mileage | 59.11 Kmpl | 30 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 152 | 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 | 37 mm Telescopic Forks | 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 | Bi-functional Sealed LED projector HL with LED DRLs | Full Split LED Headlamp |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | — | 12 V, 8 AH MF battery |
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| Cluster | Semi‑digital LCD | 5" TFT dash display |
| Color Options | Brooklyn BlackPearl Metallic WhitePolar Sky BlueGlossy Racing Red | GUN METAL GREYELECTRONIC ORANGEATLANTIC BLUE |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Single Channel Single Seat | 116142 Dual Channel Single Seat | 118909 Dual Channel Single Seat USD | 124549 Dual Channel Split Seat USD | 128496 | Standard | 339002 |
| Starter | Electric | Self Start Only |
| Transmission | 5‑speed manual | 6 Speed Manual |
