Bajaj Pulsar Ns160 vs Ktm 250 Duke Gen 3

Autocar India

Bajaj Pulsar Ns160

Standard

1.20 lakh

Ktm 250 Duke Gen 3

Standard

2.12 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

160.3 cc
249.07 cc

Valvetrain

4 Valves/Cyl
4 Valves/Cyl

Fueling

N/A
N/A

Cooling

Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled

Engine Type

1 cylinder
1 cylinder

Max Engine Power

17.03 bhp @ 9000 rpm
30.57 bhp @ 9250 rpm

Max Engine Torque

14.6 Nm @ 7250 rpm
25 Nm @ 7250 rpm

Max Motor Power

N/A
–

Max Motor Torque

N/A
–

Bore

58 mm
72 mm

Stroke

60.7 mm
61.1 mm

Ignition

N/A
–

Spark Plugs

2 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder

Gearbox Type

Manual
Manual

Number of Gears

5
6

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Clutch

Wet Multiplate
Assist And Slipper Clutch

Slipper clutch

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

12 L
15 L

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

52.2 kpl
None kmpl

Top Speed

120 kph
148 kph

Reserve Fuel Capacity

2.4 L
3 L

Chassis & Suspension

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

300 mm
320 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Size

230 mm
240 mm

Chassis type

Perimeter Frame
Trellis Frame, Split Chassis

Front Suspension Type

Upside-down Forks
WP APEX USD forks, 43mm diameter

Chassis name

Perimeter Frame
Split-Trellis Frame

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Rear Suspension Type

Nitrox mono shock absorber with Canister
WP APEX Monoshock, 10-step preload adjustable

Wheel Type

Alloy
Alloy

Wheel Construction

Alloy
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Front Tyre Size

100/80 - 17
110/70 - R17

Rear Tyre Size

130/70 - 17
150/60 - R17

Radial tyres

N/A
N/A

Calliper Type

Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston
Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 2 Piston

Front Wheel Size

17 inch
17 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
17 inch

Electronic suspension

–
N/A

Dimensions

Length

2017 mm
–

Width

804 mm
–

Seat height

805 mm
800 mm

Height

1060 mm
–

Wheelbase

1372 mm
1370 mm

Ground Clearance

170 mm
176 mm

Kerb Weight

152 kg
162.8 kg

Safety

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual channel

Hazard lights

Traction control

Side-stand indicator

Side-stand engine cut-off

Combined Braking System

–

Cornering ABS

–

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

Headlamp Type

LED
LED

Electric Start

Pillion Footrest

Low Battery Indicator

Keyless Lock

Pillion Grabrail

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Pillion Seat

Quickshifter

Shift Light

Stand Alarm

Low Oil Indicator

Digital Fuel Guage

Daytime Running Lights

Cruise Control

Clock

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Pillion Backrest

Stepped Seat

Tripmeter

Turn Signal

Odometer

Pass-light switch

Engine-kill switch

USB Charging Port

Bluetooth Connectivity

Navigation

No. of Tripmeters

2
2

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Digital

Battery

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

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Antilock Braking System

Dual Channel ABS
Supermoto ABS

Instrumentation

Touchscreen

Service due indicator

Average Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Average Speed

Trip Meter

Tachometer

Instrument console

Digital
Digital

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

Gear Indicator

Fuel gauge

Speedometer

–

Tachometer Type

Digital
Digital

TFT colour Instrument cluster

–

Distance to Empty Range

–

Ambient temperature gauge

–

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