Which bike is better Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 or KTM 125 Duke?

According to our average user rating, KTM 125 Duke has a score of 4.9/5 while Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 is rated 4.7/5.

Which bike among Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 and KTM 125 Duke is cheaper?

Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike between Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 and KTM 125 Duke has a better mileage?

KTM 125 Duke (40 kmpl) has a better mileage than Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 (35 kmpl).

Which bike is heavier Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 or KTM 125 Duke?

Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 is heavier (166 kg) than KTM 125 Duke (159 kg).

Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 vs KTM 125 Duke

BikeWale brings you comparison of Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 and KTM 125 Duke. The ex-showroom price of Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 is ₹ 1,71,778 and KTM 125 Duke is ₹ 1,79,000. Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 is available in 3 colours and 1 variant and KTM 125 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 RS 200 and KTM 125 Duke.

Pulsar RS 200 vs 125 Duke Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Pulsar RS 200	125 Duke
Price	₹ 1,71,778	₹ 1,79,000
Capacity	199.5 cc	124.7 cc
Power	24.1 bhp @ 9750 rpm	14.3 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Economy	35 kmpl	40 kmpl

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Power & Performance


Displacement (cc) Engine displacement is the measure of the cylinder volume swept by the pistons of an internal combustion engine. It indicates the engine size.	199.5	124.7
Max Power	24.1 bhp @ 9,750 rpm	14.3 bhp @ 9,250 rpm
Max Torque	18.7 Nm @ 8,000 rpm	12 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl) ARAI certified fuel economy that has been tested under controlled conditions.	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) This is the fuel economy registered by Bikewale followers.	35	40
Riding Range (Km) The total range that a vehicle can travel on a full tank of fuel.	455	536
Top Speed (Kmph) The maximum speed that a vehicle can achieve.	140.8	112
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type The transmission type will tell the kind of transmission a two-wheeler has.	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Cylinders The number of cylinders that an engine features. Most two-wheelers sold in the Indian market feature a single-cylinder.	1	1
Bore (mm) Bore is the diameter of each cylinder.	72	58
Stroke (mm) Stroke indicates the number of engine cycles during which a piston travels from top to bottom.	49	47.2
Valves Per Cylinder Valves per cylinder indicate the intake (fuel) and outlet (exhaust of combustion gases) of an engine.	4	4
Compression Ratio A compression ratio suggests the degree to which the fuel mixture is compressed before ignition.	11 ± 0.5:1	12.8:1
Ignition Ignition indicates to the type of starting system that a vehicle uses.	CDI	CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder) A spark plug is a device for firing the explosive mixture.	3	1
Cooling System The cooling system suggests the cooling mechanism that a motor uses. The types include air, oil, or liquid.	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch The clutch disengages or engages the engine from the transmission.	Wet Multiplate	Wet Multiplate
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) The capacity of a vehicle to store fuel.	13	13.4
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) Reserve fuel is part of the main tank that is used when a vehicle is running low on petrol/diesel.	2.6	2.7
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS6	BS6 Phase 2
Fuel Type Fuel Type is the type of fuel that an engine uses to operate. The different types include petrol, diesel, electric, and ethanol among others.	Petrol	Petrol

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Front Suspension Front suspension usually includes telescopic forks.	Telescopic with anti-friction bush	WP USD forks, 43mm diameter
Rear Suspension Rear suspension setup mostly uses a rear mono-shock.	Nitrox mono shock absorber with Canister	WP Monoshock, 10 step adjustable
Braking System Braking system is used to reduce the speed of the vehicle or bring it to a standstill.	Dual Channel ABS	Single Channel ABS
Front Brake Type Most vehicles feature a disc brake at the front although some commuter segment products come with a drum setup.	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm) Front brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel.	300	300
Rear Brake Type Most vehicles come with a drum brake setup at the back although higher spec models feature a disc brake at the rear.	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm) Rear brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel.	230	230
Calliper Type	Dual Piston	Front- 4 Piston , Rear- 2 Piston Caliper
Wheel Type Wheel types include two types - Wire-spoke and Alloy wheels.	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch) Front wheel size indicates the diameter of the front wheel.	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch) Rear wheel size indicates the diameter of the rear wheel.	17	17
Front Tyre Size Front tyre size indicate the profile of the front tyre.	100/80 - 17	110/70 - R17
Rear Tyre Size Rear tyre size indicates the profile of the rear tyre.	130/70 - 17	150/60 - R17
Tyre Type Tyre types are divided into two - Tubeless and Tube Type.	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres Radial tyres use steel belts that run at a 90-degree angle with the tread line.	Yes	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	25	29
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	28	29
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	25	29
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	32

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg) Kerb weight of the motorcycle is the total weight of a vehicle that is ready for operation. It includes all standard equipment and necessary consumables.	166	159
Seat Height (mm) The seat height is the height of the rider's saddle from the ground.	810	822
Ground Clearance (mm) The ground clearance is the distance between the ground and the lowest point of a vehicle.	157	155
Overall Length (mm) Overall length of the vehicle is the total length of a two-wheeler from the front to the back.	1,999	1,993
Overall Width (mm) Total width of the vehicle.	765	789
Overall Height (mm) Overall height is the tallest point of a motorcycle, usually the mirror or the top of a windscreen.	1,114	1,083
Wheelbase (mm) The wheelbase is the distance between the front and the rear wheel.	1,345	1,366
Chassis Type The chassis type is the primary/main frame of a two-wheeler.	Pressed steel perimeter beam section frame	Split-Trellis frame (Tubular)

Manufacturer Warranty


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

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Instrument Cluster


Odometer Odometer keeps the track of the total kilometres travelled by a vehicle in its lifetime.	Digital	Digital
Speedometer Speedometer gives an indication of the current speed at which a vehicle is travelling.	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage Fuel guage indicates the level of fuel available in the tank of a vehicle.	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage Digital fuel guage shows the information about the fuel level in a vehicle through a digital display.	Yes	Yes
Tachometer Tachometer shows the real-time reading of the revs per minute (RPM) at which the engine is operating.	Analogue	Digital
Stand Alarm Stand alarm notifies the rider if the side stand of the vehicle is engaged. Some vehicles comes with a side stand cut-off feature that does not allow the motor to start until the side stand is lifted.	Yes	Yes
No. of Tripmeters No of tripmeters indicate the total number of trip meters that a vehicle's instrument cluster features. Usually, premium vehicles come with two trip meters, while budget two-wheelers feature a single trip meter.	2	2
Tripmeter Type Tripmeters are available in two type - analogue and digital. The analogue unit usually features a single trip meter while a digital display may come with two trip meters.	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator Low fuel indicator aims to remind the rider that the vehicle is running low on fuel, and it should be refueled soon.	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator Low oil indicator is a warning light that indicates that the engine is running lower oil than required to operate.	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator Low battery indicator suggests that the battery of the vehicle has lost a substantial amount of charge.	Yes	Yes
Clock Clock is used to display time through the instrument cluster. This feature comes in motorcycles with a digital display.	Yes	Yes
Battery Battery in a petrol-powered vehicle is used to support the self-start system, power the clock, and the USB charger.	DC, 12V, 8Ah VRLA	12 V, 8 AH MF battery

Storage


Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No

Mobile App Connectivity


Mobile App Connectivity Mobile App Connectivity connects the smartphone to the instrument cluster via Bluetooth to offer access to features such as incoming calls, messages, and music.	No	No

Light System


DRLs (Daytime running lights) Daytime Running Lights, as the name suggest, are the lights that stay ON when the main headlight is switched off. This feature makes a vehicle easily visible in the rear view mirror of other vehicles.	Yes	Yes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On) Automatic Headlight On feature keeps the main headlamp of the vehicle running all the time. This improves the visibility of a motorcycle/scooter in the rear-view mirror of vehicle ahead.	Yes	Yes
Shift Light Shift Light is an onboard indicator that suggests that the rider should go a gear higher. The shift light can be programmed on select motorcycles.	Yes	Yes
Headlight Type Headlight type indicates the type of headlamp a vehicle uses. Most vehicles come with a halogen headlight although LED headlights have started to become more common.	Projector	Halogen Bulb
Brake/Tail Light Brake/taillight is used to warn the vehicle behind. The brake lights are turned ON when a rider pushes either (front/rear) of the brake levers.	LED	LED
Turn Signal Turn signal aims to indicate that the rider will turn his/her vehicle in a particular direction.	LED	LED
Pass Light Pass light is used to indicate that the rider plans to overtake the vehicle in front of it. The pass light indicates to the vehicle ahead.	Yes	Yes

GPS & Charging


GPS & Navigation GPS & Navigation function works via Bluetooth to deliver directions on the instrument cluster.	No	No
USB charging port A USB charging port can be used to charge devices on the go. The feature, which is either available as standard or via accessories, can come handy to recharge devices such as smartphones while riding a vehicle.	No	No

Switchgear


Start Type Start type indicates the type of starting mechanism a two-wheeler uses. Most two-wheelers today come with an electric starter, also known as self-starter. The vehicles also get a kick-starter, although the latter is not available in many premium motorcycles.	Electric Start	Electric Start
Killswitch Killswitch is used to turn off the engine without turning off the key.	Yes	Yes

Pillion Comfort


Stepped Seat In a stepped seat layout, the pillion seat is slightly taller than the rider seat.	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest Pillion backrest aims to enhance the passenger comfort. The backrest is usually seen on cruiser-style motorcycles although several top-box manufacturers add that feature to the storage box.	No	No
Pillion Grabrail A pillion grabrail can be used by a passenger to hold on to the motorcycle/scooter. The feature comes as standard on all two-wheelers with a passenger seat.	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat Pillion seat allows the rider to carry a passenger on a two-wheeler. All two-wheelers come with a pillion seat although some bobber-style motorcycles like Jawa Perak do not get the feature.	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest Pillion footrest is a place where the passenger can rest his/her feet when travelling on a motorcycle.	Yes	Yes

Additional Features


Additional features	Split Grab Rails	LCD Display

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Gets a refined engine
- The six-speed gearbox is slick
- Quite cheap to maintain
- Gets several premium components
- Features one of the most powerful engines
- Equipped with upside-down forks
Could be better
- Quite pricey for a Bajaj
- The ride quality is too stiff
- Overall fit and finish doesn't justify the price
- Uncomfortable for long rides
- Become quite pricey

Colors


Available Colours	Burnt Red Pewter Grey White	Electronic Orange (2023) Ceramic White (2023)

Reviews


Overall rating	4.7(1740 ratings) 569 reviews	4.9(41 ratings) 7 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.7	4.4
Reliability	4.4	4.7
Comfort	4.5	4.4
Service Experience	4.2	4.2
Value for Money	4.1	4.5

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Riding on demon

Value for money, you won't get back pain. Super smart in front, look good in the back

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Ktm

Good experience bike ride on Ktm 125.Nice sound like this Nice color and parts. Super

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Bajaj Pulsar RS200 First Ride Review

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