Comparing the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 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 NS160 is available at ₹148,813, while the KTM 890 DUKE R is priced at a price on request. On the engine front, the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 comes with a 160.3 cc unit compared to the KTM 890 DUKE R's 889 cc, producing 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm and 89 kW @ 9250 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 40.36 Kmpl for the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 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 | Oil-cooled | Liquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger |
| Displacement | 160.3 cc | 889 cc |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4-Valve, Twin Spark, DTS-i FI | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, parallel twin |
| Power | 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm | 89 kW @ 9250 rpm |
| Torque | 14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm | 99 Nm @ 7750 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 L | 14 L |
| Mileage | 40.36 Kmpl | 21 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 152 | 180 |
| Seat Height | 804 | 834 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual-channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Dual Channel ABS, 300 mm Disc | 2 x Brembo Stylema Monobloc four piston, radially mounted caliper - 320 mm |
| Front Suspension | 37 mm Upside Down (USD) Fork (130 mm travel) | WP APEX 43 |
| Rear Brake | 230 mm Disc(ABS) | Brembo single-piston floating calliper, brake disc - 240mm |
| Rear Suspension | Nitrox Mono-shock | WP APEX - Monoshock |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/80-17 Tubeless | 120/70 - ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/70-17 Tubeless | 180/55 - ZR17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | H4 Blue Tinge (12V 55/60W), With AHO (Auto Headlamps On) | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | DC, 12V, 4 Ah VRLA | 12V / 10AH |
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| Cluster | Semi-digital LCD | — |
| Color Options | Ebony BlackPearl Metallic WhiteCocktail Wine RedPewter Grey | Atlantic Blue |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Single Channel | 122897 Dual Channel USD | 131305 | Standard |1450000 |
| Starter | Electric | Electric starter |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6 Speed Manual |
