Bajaj Pulsar RS200 vs KTM 125 Duke

KTM 125 Duke Price starts at Rs. 1.81 Lakh which is Rs. 6,611 costlier than base model of Bajaj Pulsar RS200 priced at Rs. 1.74 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Bajaj Pulsar RS200 is 35 kmpl whereas the mileage of KTM 125 Duke is 46.92 kmpl. In technical specifications, Bajaj Pulsar RS200 is powered by 199.5 cc engine , while KTM 125 Duke is powered by 124.7 cc engine. Bajaj Pulsar RS200 is available in 3 different colours while KTM 125 Duke comes with 3 colours. The Comparison Bajaj Pulsar RS200 vs KTM 125 Duke can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Pulsar RS200 vs 125 Duke

Key Highlights Pulsar RS200 ABS125 Duke STD
Engine Type Fuel Injection System, Triple Spark 4 Valve 200cc BSVI DTS-i FI Engine, Liquid Cooled Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Max Power 24.5 PS @ 9750 rpm 14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm

Pulsar RS200 vs 125 Duke Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar RS200 ABSKTM 125 Duke STD
Rating
532 reviews
251 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.74 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 1.81 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Fuel Injection System, Triple Spark 4 Valve 200cc BSVI DTS-i FI Engine, Liquid Cooled Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Max Power 24.5 PS @ 9750 rpm 14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar RS200 Colors
KTM 125 Duke Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
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 Single Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 5,213 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 5,215 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 11,623 Pulsar RS200 Insurance Rs. 8,399 125 Duke Insurance
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Engine Type
Fuel Injection System, Triple Spark 4 Valve 200cc BSVI DTS-i FI Engine, Liquid Cooled
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Engine Displacement
199.5 cc
124.7 cc
Max Power
24.5 PS @ 9750 rpm
14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
Max Torque
18.7 Nm @ 8000 rpm
12 Nm @ 8000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
...
58 mm
Stroke
...
47.2 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
35 kmpl
46.92 kmpl
Top Speed
140 kmph
120 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-100/80-17, Rear :-130/70-17
Front :-110/70-R17, Rear :- 150/60-R17
Peak Power
24.5 PS @ 9750 rpm
14.5 PS @ 9250 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

Dry Weight
...
141.4 kg
Seat height
810 mm
818 mm
Length*Width*Height
1999*765*1114 mm3
1993*789*1083 mm3
Wheelbase
1345 mm
...
Length
1999 mm
1993 mm
Ground Clearance
157 mm
175 mm
Height
1114 mm
1083 mm
Width
765 mm
789 mm
Fuel Capacity
13 Liters
10.5 Liters
Kerb Weight
166 Kg
...
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
810 mm
818 mm
Front Brake Diameter
300 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
230 mm
230 mm

Headlight
Halogen
Halogen
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Frame
...
Steel Trellis Frame
ABS
Dual Channel
Single Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
Display
...
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Techometer
...
Digital
Clock
...
Low Battery Indicator
...
Stepup Seat
...
Low Oil Indicator
...
Passenger Footrest
Projector Headlights
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Bajaj Pulsar RS200
  • Rev-happy engine
  • comfortable riding position
  • high-end performance.
KTM 125 Duke
  • Comes with sophisticated underpinnings
  • Quite beginner-friendly
  • Refined engine
Bajaj Pulsar RS200
  • Dated styling and features
  • lacks the finesse of its rivals
  • and reliability in the long run an issue.
KTM 125 Duke
  • Powerband is quite narrow
  • Pretty expensive for what it offers
  • Lacks dual-channel ABS

Is KTM 125 Duke Better Than Bajaj Pulsar RS200?

62% users have chosen KTM 125 Duke over Bajaj Pulsar RS200 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 3514 users have also rated KTM 125 Duke and Bajaj Pulsar RS200 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Bajaj Pulsar RS200 is better on the grounds of performance, comfort, maintenance and features. On the basis of mileage user have rated both the bikes equally.

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 125 Duke Pulsar RS200
Mileage 3.9 3.9
Performance 4.2 4.6
Comfort 4.1 4.3
Maintenance 3.6 3.8
Features 4.3 4.5
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Bajaj Pulsar RS200 Comparison with Similar Bikes

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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which is more suitable for local area riding, Duke 125 or RS 200?
  • In a budget segment RS 200 gives u more power
  • Duke 125
  • Duke 125
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Q. Which is better to buy in between RS200 and Duke 125?
  • There is no comparison between 125 vs 200 both r best in there segment
  • RS 200
  • RS200
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Q. Should i go for Pulsar RS 200 or Gixxer SF 250 for Daily commute (college)?
  • I have rs 200 as well as a gixxer! Gixxer is all show no go! But if you want performance as well as comfort rs go with rs 200 i also have a r15 v3 consider that too!!
  • Rs 200 Is Best

Bajaj Pulsar RS200 Vs KTM 125 Duke FAQs

Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar RS200 vs KTM 125 Duke?
As per the users experiences Bajaj Pulsar RS200 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort, maintenance and features in your bike. On the basis of mileage user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar RS200 vs KTM 125 Duke?
The Bajaj Pulsar RS200 is cheaper than KTM 125 Duke by Rs. 6,611.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar RS200 vs KTM 125 Duke?
For the ABS version, 199.5 cc Petrol engine of Pulsar RS200 produces 24.5 PS @ 9750 rpm of power and 18.7 Nm @ 8000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 124.7 cc Petrol engine of 125 Duke produces 14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm of power and 12 Nm @ 8000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Bajaj Pulsar RS200 has better performance.

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