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










