Comparing the KTM 50 SX and the Nightster Special side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the KTM 50 SX is available at a price on request, while the Nightster Special is priced at ₹1,400,000. On the engine front, the KTM 50 SX comes with a 49.9 cc unit compared to the Nightster Special's 975 cc, producing 5.3 bhp @ 11500 rpm and 89 HP (66 kW) @ 7,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 30 kmpl for the KTM 50 SX versus 18.18 Kmpl for the Nightster Special. 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 | Liquid‑cooled |
| Displacement | 49.9 cc | 975 cc |
| Engine Type | 1-cylinder, 2-stroke engine | Revolution Max 975T V‑twin (DOHC, VVT) |
| Power | 5.3 bhp @ 11500 rpm | 89 HP (66 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 5.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm | 95 Nm @ 5,750 RPM |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 2.3 L | 11.7 L |
| Mileage | 30 kmpl | 18.18 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 41 | 225 |
| Seat Height | 653 | 715 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | — | Dual‑channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc 160 mm | Disc |
| Front Suspension | XACT 35 WP Upside-Down fork, Ø 35 mm | 41mm SHOWA® Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps. |
| Rear Brake | Disc 160 mm | Disc |
| Rear Suspension | XACT WP mono shock | Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting (no linkage) emulsion technology shock absorbers with coil springs and a threaded collar for pre-load adjustment. |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 60/100 - 12 | 100/90‑19 |
| Rear Tyre | 2.75 - 10 | 150/80‑16 |
| Tyre Type | Tubed | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Spoke | Aluminum cast, satin black |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | — | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Bike Image 1 | — |
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| Bike Image 2 | — |
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| Bike Image 3 | — |
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| Cluster | — | Digital TFT (102 mm) |
| Color Options | Electronic Orange | Whiskey FireVivid BlackBilliard GraySnake Venom |
| Fuel System | — | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 475000 | | 1538000 |
| Starter | Kick Start Only | Electric |
| Transmission | Manual | 6‑speed manual |








