Comparing the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 and the KTM 160 DUKE side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. On the engine front, the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 comes with a 124.45 cc unit compared to the KTM 160 DUKE's 164.2 cc, producing 11.8 bhp @ 8500 rpm and 19 Ps @ 9500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 50 kmpl for the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 versus 36.5 kmpl for the KTM 160 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 Cooled |
| Displacement | 124.45 cc | 164.2 cc |
| Engine Type | 4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine | Liquid Cooled, 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine |
| Power | 11.8 bhp @ 8500 rpm | 19 Ps @ 9500 rpm |
| Torque | 11 Nm @ 7000 rpm | 15.5 Nm at 7500 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 L | 10.1 L |
| Mileage | 50 kmpl | 36.5 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 145 | 147 |
| Seat Height | 805 | 815 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Single channel ABS with 3 ABS ride modes | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | 240 mm (CBS/CBS premium) and 260 mm (ABS) front disc | Disc, Radial caliper, 320mm |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic | USD Front Fork, 138.2 mm |
| Rear Brake | 130 mm Drum CBS | Disc, Floating caliper, 230mm |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock | Monoshock Suspension, 160.98 mm |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 90/90 - 17 | 110/70 - 17 |
| Rear Tyre | 120/80 - 17 | 140/60 - R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | Halogen Headlamp | LED HEADLAMP |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V, 4Ah | 12 V 8 AH Maintenance free Exide/Amaron |
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| Cluster | — | LCD Speedo |
| Color Options | Burnt BlackBeach BlueBurnt RedPearl Mettalic whitePewter GreyFiery Orange | Electronic OrangeSilver Metallic MatteAtlantic Blue |
| Fuel System | Electronic Fuel injection | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Standard | 92760 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels, CBS, Halogen headlamp LED Bluetooth | 97409 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels, CBS, LED headlamp LED Bluetooth - ABS | 102111 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels, Single channel ABS, LED headlamp | STD | 174368 TFT | 182360 |
| Starter | Kick and Self Start | Self Start Only |
| Transmission | 5 speed manual | 6 Speed Manual |
