Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 vs KTM Duke 390

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Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 STDKTM Duke 390 STD
Rating
384 reviews
127 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.01 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 3.13 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type 4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Max Power 12 PS @ 8500 rpm 46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Colors
KTM Duke 390 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Drum Disc
Braking Type Combi Brake System ...
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS ... Dual Channel
Starting Kick and Self Start Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 3,020 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 8,574 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 6,904 Pulsar NS 125 Insurance Rs. 22,752 Duke 390 Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Engine Type
4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Engine Displacement
124.45 cc
398.63 cc
Max Power
12 PS @ 8500 rpm
46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque
11 Nm @ 7000 rpm
39 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
...
89 mm
Stroke
...
64 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
...
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
Contactless, Controlled, Fully Electronic Ignition System With Digital Ignition Timing Adjustment
Compression Ratio
...
12.71:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Braking Type
Combi Brake System
...

Quarter Mile
21.15
...
Mileage (City)
64.75 kmpl
...
Mileage (Highway)
56.46 kmpl
...
Mileage (Overall)
64.75 kmpl
28.9 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
25.85s
...
Top Speed
103 kmph
167 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-80/100-17 Rear :-100/90-17
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
Peak Power
12 PS @ 8500 rpm
46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
805 mm
820 mm
Length*Width*Height
2012*810*1078 mm3
...
Wheelbase
1353 mm
1354 mm
Length
2012 mm
...
Ground Clearance
179 mm
183 mm
Height
1078 mm
...
Width
810 mm
...
Fuel Capacity
12 Liters
15 Liters
Kerb Weight
144 Kg
168.3 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
805 mm
820 mm
Front Brake Diameter
240 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
130 mm
240 mm

Additional Features
Gear Position Indicator
Ride-by-wire
USB charging port
...
Headlight
Halogen
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
...
Turn Signal Lamp
Bulb
LED

Frame
Perimeter Frame
Split-Trellis frame
ABS
...
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
...
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
Display
5 Inch, TFT
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Average Fuel economy
...
Distance to Empty Indicator
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
Digital
Digital
Clock
...
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
...
Stepup Seat
...
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
KTM Duke 390
  • Improved performance means this is the quickest bike in its segment
  • brakes feel sharp and predictable
  • adjustable suspension handles bad road well even in its stock setting
  • lower seat height should make it more accessible to shorter riders
  • feels super light on its feet and agile when changing directions
  • you can barely feel any engine heat
  • even in bumper to bumper traffic and motor has become a lot smoother than before.
KTM Duke 390
  • Some of the panel gaps are a little too pronounced
  • H-rated Metzeler tyres feel a little squiggly when pushing the bike hard and the signature KTM orange colour option looks too garish in this model.

Is Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Better Than KTM Duke 390?

100% users have chosen Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 over KTM Duke 390 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 1014 users have also rated Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 and KTM Duke 390 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage in your bike. But KTM Duke 390 is better on the grounds of performance, comfort, maintenance and features.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Pulsar NS 125 Duke 390
Mileage 4.2 3.9
Performance 4.3 4.4
Comfort 4.2 4.6
Maintenance 4.0 4.2
Features 4.4 4.7
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which is better between Bajaj Pulsar NS125 and TVS Raider?
  • The Bajaj Pulsar NS125 packs a peppy engine, is fun to ride, and could be the perfect beginner bike for you. The entry-level NS125 could be the perfect platform for those graduating from a scooter, and yearning to learn the ropes. On the other hand, TVS Raider's styling, features and performance will excite youngsters, and for someone looking at their first motorcycle, the Raider does make good sense. TVS has gone the smarter route, keeping a thrilling ride experience as the USP, instead of a purely commuter-centric approach. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your city and brand accordingly for dealership details.
Q. Duke 125 vs ns 125 which is better.?
  • Selecting the right bike would depend on several factors such as your budget preference on the segment, features required, engine options, brand preference, etc. The KTM 125 Duke BS6 is the most affordable way into the KTM family. It Service as the perfect stepping stone to performance-oriented motorcycles. The only grouse is you may be able to master the motorcycle rather quickly, and the lack of power means you will be left craving for more performance. KTM 125 Duke is powered by a 124.7 cc engine. This Duke 125 engine generates a power of 14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm and a torque of 12 Nm @ 8000 rpm. The Bajaj Pulsar NS125 follows the same design ethos as its other NS siblings. The same wolf-inspired headlamp, muscular tank, chunky body, and split-seat setup make their way into the NS125. However, blame it on the skinny tyres and a slim telescopic fork, the proportions of the bike do not seem quite right. Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 is powered by 124.4 cc engine.This Pulsar NS 125 engine generates a power of 11.99 PS @ 8500 rpm and a torque of 11 Nm @ 7000 rpm. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.
Q. Ns125 bater than glamour 125 bike.
  • Both Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 and Hero Glamour are good with their own forte. Bajaj pulsar offers the practicality of the Hero and Honda bikes, without compromising on the cool quotient or being too heavy on the pocket. On the other hand, Hero has done well to keep the Glamour BS6’s pricing in check during the BS4 to BS6 transition given the fact that the BS4 Glamour already had Fi. With the new pricing, the Hero is still one of the expensive 125cc motorcycles out there but it undercuts the Honda SP 125 by around Rs 5,000. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.Read more -Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 vs Hero Glamour..Read more -How Does The New Baby Pulsar NS125 Fare Against Other 125cc Bikes?.
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Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Vs KTM Duke 390 FAQs

Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 vs KTM Duke 390?
As per the users experiences Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage in your bike. But KTM Duke 390 is better on the grounds of performance, comfort, maintenance and features.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 vs KTM Duke 390?
The Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 is cheaper than KTM Duke 390 by Rs. 2.12 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 vs KTM Duke 390?
For the STD version, 124.45 cc Petrol engine of Pulsar NS 125 produces 12 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 11 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 398.63 cc Petrol engine of Duke 390 produces 46 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 39 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 has better performance.

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