Which bike is better Bajaj Pulsar N250 or KTM 250 Duke?

According to our average user rating, KTM 250 Duke has a score of 4.7/5 while Bajaj Pulsar N250 is rated 4.4/5.

Which bike among Bajaj Pulsar N250 and KTM 250 Duke is cheaper?

Bajaj Pulsar N250 is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike between Bajaj Pulsar N250 and KTM 250 Duke has a better mileage?

Bajaj Pulsar N250 (35 kmpl) has a better mileage than KTM 250 Duke (30 kmpl).

Which bike is heavier Bajaj Pulsar N250 or KTM 250 Duke?

KTM 250 Duke is heavier (169 kg) than Bajaj Pulsar N250 (162 kg).

Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs KTM 250 Duke

BikeWale brings you comparison of Bajaj Pulsar N250 and KTM 250 Duke. The ex-showroom price of Bajaj Pulsar N250 is ₹ 1,43,255 and KTM 250 Duke is ₹ 2,29,007. Bajaj Pulsar N250 is available in 2 colours and 1 variant and KTM 250 Duke is available in 2 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Bajaj Pulsar N250 and KTM 250 Duke.

Pulsar N250 vs 250 Duke Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Pulsar N250	250 Duke
Price	₹ 1,43,255	₹ 2,29,007
Capacity	249 cc	248.8 cc
Power	24.1 bhp @ 8750 rpm	29.6 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Economy	35 kmpl	30 kmpl

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250 Duke

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BS VI

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₹ 2,29,007

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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	24.1 bhp @ 8,750 rpm	29.6 bhp @ 9,000 rpm
Max Torque	21.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm	24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	249	248.8
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	72	72
Stroke (mm)	61.17	61.1
Valves Per Cylinder	2	4
Compression Ratio	10.3 ± 0.3:1	12.5:1
Ignition	Digital	Digital Ignition
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	2	1
Cooling System	Oil Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 4 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Assist & Slipper clutch	PASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	14	13.5
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	2.8	2.7
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	490	405
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	39	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	35	30
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	132	148

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Single Channel ABS	Switchable ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	300	320
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	230	230
Calliper Type	Dual Piston	Front-4-Piston , Rear-Single piston calliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	100/80 - 17	110/70-17
Rear Tyre Size	130/70 - 17	150/60-17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	No	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	25	29
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	28.5	29
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	25	29
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	32
Front Suspension	Telescopic (37mm)	USD
Rear Suspension	Monoshock	WP APEX Monoshock

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	162	169
Overall Length (mm)	1,989	2,072
Overall Width (mm)	743	831
Overall Height (mm)	1,050	1,109
Wheelbase (mm)	1,351	1,357
Ground Clearance (mm)	165	151
Seat Height (mm)	795	823
Chassis Type	tubular	Steel trellis frame, powder coated

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	5	2
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	75000 Kilometers	30000

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB charging port	Yes	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
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	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
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
Battery	12V 8Ah VRLA	12V, 8 Ah
Headlight Type	LED Head Lamp	LED Head Lamp
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	Gear indicator, Range Indicator	LCD Display

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Streetfighter styling begs for attention
- 250cc engine churns out good performance
- Cheap after sales
- Equipped with a responsive 250cc engine
- Gets an exhaustive instrument cluster
- Quite cheap to maintain
Could be better
- Misses out on dual-channel ABS
- Fit and finish could be better
- No Bluetooth instrument cluster
- Doesn't get TFT cluster
- Fuel efficiency is less

Colors


Available Colours	Techno Grey Racing Red	Silver Metallic Dark Galvano

Reviews


Overall rating	4.4(59 ratings) 19 reviews	4.7(762 ratings) 230 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.4	4.7
Reliability	4.3	4.4
Performance	4.6	4.7
Comfort	4.5	4.5
Service Experience	4.2	4.3

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Waste of money pulsar n250

Nothing pros only con terrible experiences. From day one some sound issues on 4000 rp

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Superb

I have purchased this buy from Guwahati Assam. Riding experience smooth and quick shi

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New Bajaj Pulsar 250 Review | Is It A True Pulsar & Should You Buy the Pulsar F250 & N250 | BikeWale

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The all-new Bajaj Pulsar 250 is here, and it is available in two trims. The naked Pulsar N250 is priced at Rs 1.63 lakh (On-road Mumbai), while the fared Pulsar F250 is priced at Rs 1.66 lakh (On-road Mumbai). Do the new Pulsars stay true to the ethos of the original Bajaj Pulsar? And should you buy one? Watch the video as Vikrant Singh answers these questions and much more. Bajaj Pulsar 250 Price in India (Ex-Showroom, Delhi) Bajaj Pulsar N250 - Rs 1.38 Lakh Bajaj Pulsar F250 - Rs 1.40 Lakh


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FAQs About Pulsar N250 & 250 Duke

Q: Which bike is better Bajaj Pulsar N250 or KTM 250 Duke?

A: According to our average user rating, KTM 250 Duke has a score of 4.7/5 while Bajaj Pulsar N250 is rated 4.4/5.
Q: Which bike among Bajaj Pulsar N250 and KTM 250 Duke is cheaper?

A: Bajaj Pulsar N250 is the cheapest among these bikes.
Q: Which bike between Bajaj Pulsar N250 and KTM 250 Duke has a better mileage?

A: Bajaj Pulsar N250 (35 kmpl) has a better mileage than KTM 250 Duke (30 kmpl).
Q: Which bike is heavier Bajaj Pulsar N250 or KTM 250 Duke?

A: KTM 250 Duke is heavier (169 kg) than Bajaj Pulsar N250 (162 kg).

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