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KTM 1290 Super Duke R vs Bajaj Pulsar NS200

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

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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"

Bajaj Pulsar NS200

Bajaj Pulsar NS200

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 199.5 cc
  • 24.5 PS
  • ~35 km/l
  • 159 kg

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

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

Torque

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

Power to weight

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

Engine size

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

Top speed

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

Weight

KTM 1290 Super Duke R189 kg
Bajaj Pulsar NS200159 kg

Seat height

KTM 1290 Super Duke R835 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS200805 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM 1290 Super Duke RBajaj Pulsar NS200
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaBajaj · India
Type of bikeStreetStreet
Fuel average—~35 km/l
Petrol tank16 L12 L
On a full tank—~420 km
Engine and performance
Engine size1301 cc199.5 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power180 PS @ 9,500 rpm24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm
Torque140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm18.7 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Power to weight952 PS / tonne154 PS / tonne
Top speed290 km/h136 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight189 kg (dry)159 kg (with fluids)
Seat height835 mm805 mm
Ground clearance—168 mm
Wheelbase1,497 mm1,363 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo Stylema 320 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 200/55-17100/80-17 / 130/70-17

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, KTM 1290 Super Duke R or Bajaj Pulsar NS200?

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

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

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.

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

Buy KTM 1290 Super Duke R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS200 if lightest, lowest seat 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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