Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs Ktm 390 Adventure X

Autocar India

Bajaj Pulsar N250

Standard

1.33 lakh

Ktm 390 Adventure X

Standard

3.43 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

249 cc
398.63 cc

Valvetrain

2 Valves/Cyl
4 Valves/Cyl

Fueling

N/A
N/A

Cooling

Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled

Engine Type

1 cylinder
1 cylinder

Aspiration

N/A
N/A

Max Engine Power

24.1 bhp @ 8750 rpm
45.3 bhp @ 8500 rpm

Max Engine Torque

21.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm
39 Nm @ 6500 rpm

Bore

72 mm
89 mm

Stroke

61.17 mm
64 mm

Spark Plugs

2 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder

Number of Gears

5
6

Slipper clutch

Reverse gear

N/A
N/A

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Gearbox Type

Manual
Manual

Clutch

Assist And Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

14 L
14.5 L

Official Fuel Economy

44 kmpl
None kmpl

Reserve Fuel Capacity

2.8 L
2.9 L

Top Speed

132 kph
–

Auto Start/Stop

User Reported Mileage

40.38 kmpl
28.08 kmpl

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Tubular Frame
Split-Trellis Frame

Chassis type

Tubular Frame
Trellis Frame, Split Chassis

Front Suspension Type

37mm USD forks
WP APEX USD forks, 43 mm diameter, 200mm travel

Rear Suspension Type

Monoshock
WP APEX Monoshock, 205mm wheel travel Adjustable for Preload (10 steps)

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Electronic suspension

N/A
N/A

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Type

Alloy
Alloy

Wheel Construction

Alloy
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Front Tyre Size

110/70 - 17
100/90 - 19

Rear Tyre Size

140/70 - 17
130/80 - 17

Radial tyres

N/A
–

Calliper Type

Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston
Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston

Front Wheel Size

17 inch
19 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
17 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

300 mm
320 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Size

230 mm
240 mm

Front Suspension Adjustability

–

Dimensions

Length

1989 mm
–

Width

743 mm
–

Height

1050 mm
–

Wheelbase

1351 mm
1470 mm

Seat height

795 mm
825 mm

Ground Clearance

165 mm
228 mm

Kerb Weight

162 kg
181 kg

Adjustable seat height

–
N/A

Safety

Combined Braking System

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual channel

Cornering ABS

–

Hazard lights

Side-stand indicator

–

Side-stand engine cut-off

Traction control

Wheelie control

–

Engine brake control

–

Slide-control

–

Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Cornering Headlamps

–

Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System

–

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Lane keep assist

–

Features

Pass-light switch

Daytime Running Lights

Keyless Lock

Stepped Seat

Headlight Type

Projector Headlamp
Projector Headlamp

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Headlamp Type

LED
LED

Low Battery Indicator

–

Low Oil Indicator

No. of Tripmeters

2
2

Odometer

Electric Start

Pillion Backrest

Digital Fuel Guage

Pillion Footrest

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Seat

Tripmeter

Clock

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Quickshifter

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Digital

Battery

12V 8Ah VRLA
12 V, 8 AH MF battery

Shift Light

–

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Antilock Braking System

Dual Channel ABS
Switchable ABS

Turn Signal

Stand Alarm

Engine-kill switch

USB Charging Port

Bluetooth Connectivity

Navigation

Cruise Control

Riding Modes

–

Instrumentation

TFT colour Instrument cluster

Tachometer

Tachometer Type

Digital
Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Gear Indicator

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

–

Instrument console

Digital
Digital

Touchscreen

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Trip Meter

Average Speed

Fuel gauge

–

Distance to Empty Range

–

Service due indicator

Ambient temperature gauge

–