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KTM 390 Duke vs Bajaj Pulsar NS200

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

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KTM 390 Duke

KTM 390 Duke2017–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 163 kg
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. Bajaj Pulsar NS2005
  2. KTM 390 Duke4
  • Most powerKTM 390 Duke44 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM 390 Duke37 Nm
  • Best fuel averageBajaj Pulsar NS200~35 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankBajaj Pulsar NS200~420 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
  • LightestBajaj Pulsar NS200159 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM 390 Duke167 km/h
  • Lowest seatBajaj Pulsar NS200805 mm
  • Most ground clearanceBajaj Pulsar NS200168 mm

Head to head

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

Power

KTM 390 Duke44 PS
Bajaj Pulsar NS20024.5 PS

Torque

KTM 390 Duke37 Nm
Bajaj Pulsar NS20018.7 Nm

Power to weight

KTM 390 Duke270 PS/t
Bajaj Pulsar NS200154 PS/t

Engine size

KTM 390 Duke373 cc
Bajaj Pulsar NS200199.5 cc

Fuel average

KTM 390 Duke28 km/l
Bajaj Pulsar NS20035 km/l

On a full tank

KTM 390 Duke375 km
Bajaj Pulsar NS200420 km

Top speed

KTM 390 Duke167 km/h
Bajaj Pulsar NS200136 km/h

Weight

KTM 390 Duke163 kg
Bajaj Pulsar NS200159 kg

Seat height

KTM 390 Duke830 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS200805 mm

Ground clearance

KTM 390 Duke151 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS200168 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM 390 DukeBajaj 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~28 km/l~35 km/l
Petrol tank13.4 L12 L
On a full tank~375 km~420 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc199.5 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,000 rpm24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm
Torque37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm18.7 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Power to weight270 PS / tonne154 PS / tonne
Top speed167 km/h136 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight163 kg (with fluids)159 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm805 mm
Ground clearance151 mm168 mm
Wheelbase1,357 mm1,363 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17100/80-17 / 130/70-17
Suspension (front / back)43 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock—

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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What will petrol cost you?

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  • KTM 390 Duke—a month
  • Bajaj Pulsar NS200—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, KTM 390 Duke or Bajaj Pulsar NS200?

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 does around 35 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM 390 Duke, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, KTM 390 Duke or Bajaj Pulsar NS200?

KTM 390 Duke makes 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS200 makes 24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM 390 Duke or Bajaj Pulsar NS200?

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 weighs about 159 kg and KTM 390 Duke about 163 kg, so Bajaj Pulsar NS200 is easier to push and park.

KTM 390 Duke or Bajaj Pulsar NS200: which should I buy?

Buy KTM 390 Duke if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS200 if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank 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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