Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs KTM 250 Duke

Here is a price and spec based comparison of the Bajaj Pulsar N250 and the KTM 250 Duke. The Bajaj Pulsar N250 is cheaper, retailing at Rs 134,758 whereas the KTM 250 Duke sells at Rs 213,970. The Bajaj Pulsar N250 has the smaller engine here, at 249cc, producing 24.1bhp and , while the KTM 250 Duke is powered by a 249.07cc engine which produces 24.1bhp and . The Bajaj Pulsar N250 has a claimed mileage of 44 kmpl and the KTM 250 Duke has a claimed mileage of 31kmpl. Read on for a detailed specification comparison.

Overview
Price
134,758
Ex-Showroom Price
213,970
Ex-Showroom Price
CC 249 cc 249.07 cc
Weight 162 kg 162.8 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 14 litres 15 litres
BHP 24.1 bhp @ 8,750 rpm 30.57 bhp @ 9,250 rpm
Specifications
Brakes and Wheels
Braking System Dual Channel ABS
Caliper - Front 2 Piston
Caliper - Rear 1 Piston
Front Brake Size 300 mm
Front Brake Type Disc
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) 25 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) 25 psi
Front Tyre Size 100/80 - 17
Front Wheel Size 17 inch
Rear Brake Size 230 mm
Rear Brake Type Disc
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) 32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) 28.5 psi
Rear Tyre Size 130/70 - 17
Rear Wheel Size 17 inch
Tyre Type Tubeless
Wheel Type Alloy
Dimensions
Fuel Tank Capacity 14 litres
Ground Clearance 165 mm
Kerb Weight 162 kg
Overall Height 1,050 mm
Overall Length 1,989 mm
Overall Width 743 mm
Reserve Fuel Capacity 2.8 litres
Seat Height 795 mm
Wheelbase 1,351 mm
Manufacturer Warranty
Standard Warranty 5 year 2 year
Power & Performance
Battery 12V 8Ah VRLA
Bore 72 mm 72 mm
Clutch Assist And Slipper Clutch Assist And Slipper Clutch
Compression Ratio 10.3 ± 0.3:1 12.63:1
Cooling System Oil Cooled Liquid Cooled
Cylinders 1 1
Displacement 249 cc 249.07 cc
Emission Standard BS6 Phase 2 BS6 Phase 2
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Gear Shifting Pattern 1 Down 4 Up 1 Down 5 Up
Max Power 24.1 bhp @ 8,750 rpm 30.57 bhp @ 9,250 rpm
Max Torque 21.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm 25 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Mileage - ARAI 44 kmpl --
Mileage - Owner Reported 39 kmpl 34.5 kmpl
Riding Modes No No
Riding Range 616 km --
Spark Plugs 2 Per Cylinder 1 Per Cylinder
Stroke 61.17 mm 61.1 mm
Top Speed 132 kmph 148 kmph
Transmission 5 Speed Manual 6 Speed Manual
Valves Per Cylinder 2 4
Fuel Delivery System Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity 15 litres
Ignition CDI
Reserve Fuel Capacity 3 litres
Transmission Type Chain Drive
Service & Maintenance Schedule
1st Service (Days) 30-45 45
1st Service (Kms) 500-750 1000
2nd Service (Days) 240 150
2nd Service (Kms) 4500-5000 8500
3rd Service (Days) 360 240
3rd Service (Kms) 9500-10000 16000
4th Service (Days) -- --
4th Service (Kms) -- --
5th Service (Days) -- --
5th Service (Kms) -- --
No. of Free Services 3 3
Suspensions and Chassis
Chassis Type Tubular Frame
Front Suspension Telescopic (37mm)
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster No
Rear Suspension Monoshock
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster Yes
Brakes, Wheels & Suspension
Braking System Dual Channel ABS
Caliper - Front 4 Piston
Caliper - Rear 2 Piston
Front Brake Size 320 mm
Front Brake Type Disc
Front Suspension WP APEX USD forks, 43mm diameter
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) 29 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) 29 psi
Front Tyre Size --
Front Wheel Size --
Radial Tyres Yes
Rear Brake Size 240 mm
Rear Brake Type Disc
Rear Suspension WP APEX Monoshock, 10-step preload adjustable
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) 32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) 32 psi
Rear Tyre Size --
Rear Wheel Size --
Tyre Type Tubeless
Wheel Type Alloy
Dimensions & Chassis
Chassis Type Split-Trellis Frame
Ground Clearance 176 mm
Kerb Weight 162.8 kg
Overall Height --
Overall Length --
Overall Width --
Seat Height 800 mm
Wheelbase --
Features
List of Feature
Additional Features -- Quickshifter+, Ride-by-wire
Average Speed No Yes
Boot Light --
Brake/Tail Light LED LED
Call/SMS Alerts No Yes
Clock Yes Yes
Cruise Control No Not Available
Distance to Empty Yes No
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) Yes Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield Yes
Front Storage Box No No
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital
Gear Indicator Yes Yes
Geo Fencing No No
GPS & Navigation No Yes
Hazard Warning Indicator Yes Yes
Hazard Warning Lights No Yes
Headlight Type LED LED
Instrument Console Semi-Digital Digital
Kill Switch Yes Yes
Low Battery Indicator Yes Yes
Low Fuel Indicator Yes Yes
Low Oil Indicator Yes Yes
Luggage Hooks --
Mobile Phone Connectivity No Yes
No. of Tripmeters 2 2
Odometer Digital Digital
OTA Updates Not Available Not Available
Pass Light Yes Yes
Pillion Backrest No No
Pillion Footrest Yes Yes
Pillion Grab Rail Yes Yes
Pillion Seat Stepped Seat Stepped Seat
Quickshifter No
Saree Guard Yes
Service Reminder Indicator Yes Yes
Shift Light Yes Yes
Speedometer Digital Digital
Stand Alarm Yes Yes
Start Type Electric Start Electric Start
Tachometer Analogue Digital
Touch Screen Display No No
Traction Control No No
Tripmeter Type Digital Digital
Turn Signal LED LED
Under Seat Storage (Litres) No No
USB Charging Port Yes --
Voice Assist No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On) Yes
Battery 12 V, 8 AH MF battery
Digital Fuel Gauge Yes
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster No
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster Yes
Riding Modes Switch No
Stepped Seat Yes
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