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Bajaj Pulsar NS200 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Bajaj Pulsar NS200

Bajaj Pulsar NS200

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 199.5 cc
  • 24.5 PS
  • ~35 km/l
  • 159 kg
KTM 1290 Super Duke R

KTM 1290 Super Duke R2020–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1301 cc
  • 180 PS
  • 189 kg

Nicknamed "The Beast"

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. KTM 1290 Super Duke R4
  2. Bajaj Pulsar NS2002
  • Most powerKTM 1290 Super Duke R180 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM 1290 Super Duke R952 PS/t
  • LightestBajaj Pulsar NS200159 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM 1290 Super Duke R290 km/h
  • Lowest seatBajaj Pulsar NS200805 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Bajaj Pulsar NS20024.5 PS
KTM 1290 Super Duke R180 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS20018.7 Nm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS200154 PS/t
KTM 1290 Super Duke R952 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS200199.5 cc
KTM 1290 Super Duke R1,301 cc

Top speed

Bajaj Pulsar NS200136 km/h
KTM 1290 Super Duke R290 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS200159 kg
KTM 1290 Super Duke R189 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS200805 mm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R835 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS200KTM 1290 Super Duke R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaKTM · Austria
Type of bikeStreetStreet
Fuel average~35 km/l—
Petrol tank12 L16 L
On a full tank~420 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size199.5 cc1301 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm180 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque18.7 Nm @ 8,000 rpm140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Power to weight154 PS / tonne952 PS / tonne
Top speed136 km/h290 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight159 kg (with fluids)189 kg (dry)
Seat height805 mm835 mm
Ground clearance168 mm—
Wheelbase1,363 mm1,497 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Brembo Stylema 320 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 130/70-17120/70-17 / 200/55-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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  • Bajaj Pulsar NS200—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

KTM 1290 Super Duke R makes 180 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS200 makes 24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 weighs about 159 kg and KTM 1290 Super Duke R about 189 kg, so Bajaj Pulsar NS200 is easier to push and park.

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or KTM 1290 Super Duke R: which should I buy?

Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS200 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy KTM 1290 Super Duke R if most power, most pulling power matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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