Comparing the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 and the KTM 390 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 390 DUKE's 398.63 cc, producing 11.8 bhp @ 8500 rpm and 33.8 kW @ 8500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 50 kmpl for the Bajaj Pulsar NS125 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 | 124.45 cc | 398.63 cc |
| Engine Type | 4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine | Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine |
| Power | 11.8 bhp @ 8500 rpm | 33.8 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Torque | 11 Nm @ 7000 rpm | 39 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 L | 15 L |
| Mileage | 50 kmpl | 30 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 145 | 168.3 |
| Seat Height | 805 | 820 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Single channel ABS with 3 ABS ride modes | Dual-channel ABS with SUPERMOTO mode |
| Front Brake | 240 mm (CBS/CBS premium) and 260 mm (ABS) front disc | 320 mm Disc with Radially mounted calliper |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic | 5-click Compression & Rebound adjustable, Open Cartridge, WP APEX USD forks, 43mm diameter |
| Rear Brake | 130 mm Drum CBS | 240 mm Disc with Floating calliper |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock | Adjustable WP APEX Monoshock, 5-step Rebound damping, 10-step preload adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 90/90 - 17 | 110/70 - ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 120/80 - 17 | 150/60 - ZR17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | Halogen Headlamp | Full Split LED Headlamp |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V, 4Ah | 12 V, 8 AH MF battery |
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| Cluster | — | 5" TFT dash display |
| Color Options | Burnt BlackBeach BlueBurnt RedPearl Mettalic whitePewter GreyFiery Orange | GUN METAL GREYELECTRONIC ORANGEATLANTIC BLUE |
| Fuel System | Electronic Fuel injection | 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 | Standard | 339002 |
| Starter | Kick and Self Start | Self Start Only |
| Transmission | 5 speed manual | 6 Speed Manual |










