Bajaj Pulsar NS200 vs KTM 250 Duke

BikeWale brings you comparison of Bajaj Pulsar NS200 and KTM 250 Duke. The ex-showroom price of Bajaj Pulsar NS200 is ₹ 1,34,202 and KTM 250 Duke is ₹ 2,21,056. Bajaj Pulsar NS200 is available in 4 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 NS200 and KTM 250 Duke.

Pulsar NS200 vs 250 Duke Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Pulsar NS200	250 Duke
Price	₹ 1,34,202	₹ 2,21,056
Capacity	199.5 cc	248.8 cc
Power	24.13 bhp @ 9750 rpm	29.6 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Economy	35 kmpl	30 kmpl

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Bajaj
Pulsar NS200

Version
BS VI

Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 1,34,202
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250 Duke

Version
BS VI

Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 2,21,056
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Pulsar NS200
BS VI
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250 Duke
BS VI
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	24.13 bhp @ 9,750 rpm	29.6 bhp @ 9,000 rpm
Max Torque	18.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm	24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	199.5	248.8
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	72	72
Stroke (mm)	49	61.1
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	11+/-0.5:1	12.5:1
Ignition	Digital CDI	Digital Ignition
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	3	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch	Wet Multi-Disc	PASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	12	13.5
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	2	--
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	420	405
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	31.85
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)	--	--

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	--	Front-4-Piston radial fixed calliper , Rear-Single piston floating calliper
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	100/80-17" 52 P Tubeless	110/70-17
Rear Tyre Size	130/70-17" 62 P Tubeless	150/60-17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Suspension	Telescopic Front Fork with Antifriction Bush	USD
Rear Suspension	Nitrox Mono Shock Absorber with Canister	WP APEX Monoshock

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	156	169
Overall Length (mm)	2,017	2,072
Overall Width (mm)	804	831
Overall Height (mm)	1,075	1,109
Wheelbase (mm)	1,363	1,357
Ground Clearance (mm)	168	151
Seat Height (mm)	--	823
Chassis Type	Pressed steel Perimeter Frame	Steel trellis frame, powder coated

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB charging port	No	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
Electric System	12V DC	12V DC
Battery	12V 8AH VRLA	--
Headlight Type	Multi-Reflector Type	LED Head Lamp
Headlight Bulb Type	H4 Blue Tinge 12V 55/60W	--
Brake/Tail Light	0.3/3 W, LED	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Features a six-speed gearbox
- Average maintainence cost
- Street bike with an aggresive stance
- Equipped with a responsive 250cc engine
- Gets an exhaustive instrument cluster
- Quite cheap to maintain
Could be better
- Fit and finish can be better
- Vibrations at higher rpm
- Doesn't get TFT cluster
- Fuel efficiency is less

Colors


Available Colours	Burnt Red Metallic Pearl White Pewter Grey Plasma Satin Blue	Silver Metallic Dark Galvano

Reviews


Overall rating	4.7(2284 ratings) 769 reviews	4.7(689 ratings) 217 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4	4
Reliability	4	4
Performance	4	4
Comfort	4	4
Service Experience	4	4
Maintenance cost	5	5
Extra Features	5	5

Reviews

Most recent

Ns is not a bike it is heaven horse

Riding experience and details about looks, performance etc. Its is a good bike ever s

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The look is very futurestic.

I like the new headlight of this bike. The new BS 6 model is very much refined and wi

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