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KTM RC 390 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS200

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

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KTM RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 147 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. KTM RC 3906
  2. Bajaj Pulsar NS2003
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM RC 39035 Nm
  • Best fuel averageBajaj Pulsar NS200~35 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankBajaj Pulsar NS200~420 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestKTM RC 390147 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM RC 390170 km/h
  • Lowest seatBajaj Pulsar NS200805 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKTM RC 390178 mm

Head to head

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

Power

KTM RC 39044 PS
Bajaj Pulsar NS20024.5 PS

Torque

KTM RC 39035 Nm
Bajaj Pulsar NS20018.7 Nm

Power to weight

KTM RC 390299 PS/t
Bajaj Pulsar NS200154 PS/t

Engine size

KTM RC 390373 cc
Bajaj Pulsar NS200199.5 cc

Fuel average

KTM RC 39028 km/l
Bajaj Pulsar NS20035 km/l

On a full tank

KTM RC 390266 km
Bajaj Pulsar NS200420 km

Top speed

KTM RC 390170 km/h
Bajaj Pulsar NS200136 km/h

Weight

KTM RC 390147 kg
Bajaj Pulsar NS200159 kg

Seat height

KTM RC 390820 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS200805 mm

Ground clearance

KTM RC 390178 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS200168 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM RC 390Bajaj Pulsar NS200
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaBajaj · India
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l~35 km/l
Petrol tank9.5 L12 L
On a full tank~266 km~420 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc199.5 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,500 rpm24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm18.7 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Power to weight299 PS / tonne154 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h136 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight147 kg (dry)159 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm805 mm
Ground clearance178 mm168 mm
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,363 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17100/80-17 / 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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What will petrol cost you?

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

Questions people ask

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

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

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

KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS200 makes 24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm.

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

KTM RC 390 weighs about 147 kg and Bajaj Pulsar NS200 about 159 kg, so KTM RC 390 is easier to push and park.

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

Buy KTM RC 390 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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