Bajaj Auto Tuesday unveiled Pulsar NS 125 entry-level sportbike. This bike comes with many features and an efficient power option that directly complete with KTM 125 duke. In this, we give you a detailed comparison between Pulsar NS 125 vs KTM 125 Duke.
Pulsar NS 125 vs KTM 125 Duke: Engine & Specification
The Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 is powered by a 124.45 cc, SOHC, air-cooled engine delivering 12 bhp at 8,500 rpm and 11 Nm at 7,000 rpm. This power plant is available with a five-speed manual gearbox. The KTM 125 Duke uses a cool 125 cc engine, which produces a 14 bhp engine at 9,250 rpm and 12 Nm at 8,000 rpm. This engine is compatible with six-speed transmission.
| Engine & Specifications | Pulsar NS 125 | KTM 125 Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Max Power | 11.83 bhp @ 8,500 rpm | 14.3 bhp @ 9,250 rpm |
| Max Torque | 11 Nm @ 7,000 rpm | 12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm |
| Displacement (cc) | 125 | 124.71 |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Bore (mm) x Stroke (mm) | 54.0 X 58.8 | 58 x 47.2 |
| Cooling System | Air Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual |
| Transmission Type | Chain Drive | Chain Drive |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) | 12 | 13.5 |
These figures show that the KTM 125 Duke is more powerful than the Pulsar NS 125. It also offers more refined performance on a cool liquid engine account and a six-speed gearbox.
Pulsar NS 125 vs KTM 125 Duke: Brakes, Wheels & Suspension
The Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 uses a Nitrox mono-shock telescopic fork while the brake functions are tested with 240 mm brakes with a 130 mm rear brake and a CBS (combi-brake system). The KTM 125 Duke, however, uses high-end hardware; the entry-level KTM bike gets WP converted forks with mono-shock while the stopping power comes from 300 mm front disc brakes and 230 mm rear discs with single-channel ABS.
| Key Highlights | Pulsar NS 125 | KTM 125 Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Braking System | CBS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc |
| Front Brake Size (mm) | 240 | 300 |
| Rear Brake Type | Drum | Disc |
| Rear Brake Size (mm) | 130 | 230 |
| Front Wheel Size (inch) | 17 | 17 |
| Rear Wheel Size (inch) | 17 | 17 |
| Front Tyre Size | 80/100-17 | 110/70 R17 |
| Rear Tyre Size | 100/90-17 | 150/60 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks | Triple rate spring, Inverted telescopic fork (USD), 43mm diameter |
| Rear Suspension | Preload-Adjustable Rear Mono-Shock | Double rate, Mono shock- 10 steps (Adjuster Slots) |
These figures show In terms of braking KTM 125 duke is better than the Pulsar NS 125.
The Pulsar NS 125 is available with a semi-digital instrument console that includes an analogue tachometer and digital reading indicator such as speed, odometer, travel meter, clock, etc. The KTM 125 Duke, on the other hand, comes equipped with an LCD instrument that provides all the important readings such as a speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip meter, gear change indicator, fuel gauge, etc.
| Key Highlights | Pulsar NS 125 | KTM 125 Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Odometer | Digital | Digital |
| AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes |
| Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
| Fuel Guage | Yes | Yes |
| Tachometer | Analogue | Digital |
| Stand Alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Stepped Seat | Yes | Yes |
| No. of Tripmeters | 2 | 2 |
| Tripmeter Type | Digital | Digital |
| Low Fuel Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Low Oil Indicator | No | Yes |
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Pillion Grabrail | Yes | Yes |
| Pillion Seat | Yes | Yes |
| Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Fuel Guage | Yes | Yes |
| Start Type | Electric Start | Electric Start |
| Shift Light | Yes | Yes |
| Killswitch | Yes | Yes |
| Clock | Yes | Yes |
| Electric System | 12V | 12V DC |
| Battery | 12V Full DC MF | 12V |
| Headlight Type | Halogen | Halogen |
| Brake/Tail Light | LED Taillamp | LED tail lamp |
| Turn Signal | Yes | Yes |
| Pass Light | Yes | Yes |
The Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 gets a tag of 93,630 while the KTM 125 Duke will take you back by 1,60,448. This means that the Pulsar NS 125 is cheaper by 66,818 than the KTM street fighter of 125 cc. KTM 125 duke comes with 2 colour options whereas Pulsar NS 125 comes with 4 colour options.
| Key Highlights | Pulsar NS 125 | KTM 125 Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Available Colours | Electronic Orange and Ceramic White Colour | Beach Blue, Fiery Orange, Burnt Red and Pewter Grey |
| Ex-Showroom | Rs. 93,690 | Rs. 1.60 Lakh |
These figures show In terms of price KTM 125 duke more than Pulsar NS 125 whereas Pulsar NS 125 comes with more colours options. For reading more news visit stunningautos.com
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