Bajaj Pulsar NS200 vs KTM Duke 390

Should you buy Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or KTM Duke 390 Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Bajaj Pulsar NS200 price in Delhi is Rs 158336 (ex-showroom price) whereas the KTM Duke 390 price in Delhi is Rs 311105 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Pulsar NS200 makes 24.5 PS and 18.74 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Duke 390 stand at 46 PS and 39 Nm respectively. Bajaj offers the Pulsar NS200 in 4 colours whereas the KTM Duke 390 comes in 2 colours. Out of 82 user reviews, Duke 390 scores 4.2 whereas the Bajaj Pulsar NS200 tallies 4.5 out of 5 based on 720 user reviews..TheBajaj Pulsar NS200 Mileage is around 40.36 kmpl, while the KTM Duke 390 Mileage is around 28.9 kmpl.

Pulsar NS200 vs Duke 390

Key Highlights	Pulsar NS200	Duke 390
Mileage (City)	40.36 kmpl	28.9 kmpl
Max Power	24.5 PS @ 9750 rpm	46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Body Type	Sports Naked Bikes	Sports Naked Bikes
Engine Type	Liquid Cooled, Triple Spark, 4-Valve FI DTS-i	Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine

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Basic Information	Bajaj Pulsar NS200	KTM Duke 390
On-Road Price	Rs.1.82 Lakh onwards	Rs.3.62 Lakh onwards
Mileage (City)	40.36 kmpl	28.9 kmpl
Max Power	24.5 PS @ 9750 rpm	46 PS @ 8500 rpm
User Rating	4.5 Based on 720 Reviews	4.2 Based on 82 Reviews
Body Type	Sports Naked Bikes	Sports Naked Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 5,280 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 10,482 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.11,353 Pulsar NS200 Insurance	Rs.23,517 Duke 390 Insurance
Colours	Glossy Ebony Black ColoursMetallic Pearl WhiteCocktail Wine Red – WhitePewter Grey – Blue Colours	Atlantic BlueElectronic Orange
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Basic Information

Bajaj Pulsar NS200

KTM Duke 390

On-Road Price

Rs.1.82 Lakh onwards

Rs.3.62 Lakh onwards

Mileage (City)

40.36 kmpl

28.9 kmpl

Max Power

24.5 PS @ 9750 rpm

46 PS @ 8500 rpm

User Rating

4.5

Based on 720 Reviews

4.2

Based on 82 Reviews

Body Type

Sports Naked Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 5,280

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 10,482

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.11,353
Pulsar NS200 Insurance

Rs.23,517
Duke 390 Insurance

Colours

Glossy Ebony Black ColoursMetallic Pearl WhiteCocktail Wine Red – WhitePewter Grey – Blue Colours

Atlantic BlueElectronic Orange

Brochure

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type Refers to the design and configuration of the engine. Most petrol bikes typically use either a single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, or occasionally a multi-cylinder (like a four-cylinder) engine.	Liquid Cooled, Triple Spark, 4-Valve FI DTS-i	Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Displacement	199.5 cc	398.63 cc
No. of Cylinders Indicates the total count of combustion cylinders in the engine. Common configurations include single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, and four-cylinder setups.	-	1
Cooling System Describes the method used to dissipate heat from the engine. Petrol bikes often use air-cooling or liquid-cooling systems to maintain optimal operating temperatures.	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch Enables the rider to disconnect the engine from the transmission temporarily, allowing for gear changes and neutral operation.	-	Assist & Slipper
Ignition	-	Contactless, Controlled, Fully Electronic Ignition System With Digital Ignition Timing Adjustment
Gear Box Indicates the arrangement of gears that transmit power from the engine to the wheels, allowing the rider to adjust speed and torque.	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore These measurements describe the diameter (bore) and length (stroke) of the cylinder in the engine. They directly affect an engine's performance characteristics.	-	89 mm
Stroke These measurements describe the diameter (bore) and length (stroke) of the cylinder in the engine. They directly affect an engine's performance characteristics.	-	64 mm
Compression Ratio Reflects the ratio of the maximum volume in the cylinder (when the piston is at the bottom) to the minimum volume (when the piston is at the top) during the engine cycle. Higher compression ratios generally lead to more efficient combustion.	-	12.71:1
Emission Type Specifies the level of emissions produced by the bike, conforming to regulatory standards. Petrol bikes typically adhere to norms like Euro or BS (Bharat Stage) emissions standards.	bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0
Max Torque Represents the highest rotational force output by the engine, usually measured in Newton-meters (Nm) or pound-feet (lb-ft). It indicates the engine's pulling power.	18.74 Nm @ 8000 rpm	39 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Starting Describes how the engine is initiated. Most petrol bikes use electric starters, kick starters, or both, to commence engine operation.	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Refers to the design and configuration of the engine. Most petrol bikes typically use either a single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, or occasionally a multi-cylinder (like a four-cylinder) engine.

Liquid Cooled, Triple Spark, 4-Valve FI DTS-i

Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine

Displacement

199.5 cc

398.63 cc

No. of Cylinders

Indicates the total count of combustion cylinders in the engine. Common configurations include single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, and four-cylinder setups.

Cooling System

Describes the method used to dissipate heat from the engine. Petrol bikes often use air-cooling or liquid-cooling systems to maintain optimal operating temperatures.

Liquid Cooled

Features
Instrument Console This refers to the display panel on a petrol bike that shows essential information like speed, RPM, fuel level, and other indicators such as engine temperature and gear position.	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	-
USB Charging Port	No	Yes
Speedometer Displays the current speed of the bike in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph), providing crucial information for safe riding. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2ZZJq5skTQ	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter Tracks the distance traveled during a specific journey or trip, enabling riders to monitor their mileage for individual rides.	-	Digital
Odometer Shows the total distance covered by the bike since its inception, providing a comprehensive record of its usage	Digital	Digital
Additional Features Of Variant This refers to unique features or upgrades specific to a particular model or variant of the petrol bike, which may include enhanced performance components, aesthetic improvements, or technology integrations.	Gear position indicator, Turn-By-Turn Navigation, Instantaneous Fuel Economy & Average Fuel Economy	Ride-by-wire
Seat Type	Split	Split
Body Graphics Refers to the decorative decals or paint schemes on the bike's bodywork, enhancing its visual appeal.	-	Yes
Clock	-	Digital
Stepup Seat	-	Yes
Passenger Footrest Provides a designated area for the pillion passenger to rest their feet comfortably during rides.	Yes	Yes
Distance to Empty Indicator	Yes	-
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Features

Instrument Console

This refers to the display panel on a petrol bike that shows essential information like speed, RPM, fuel level, and other indicators such as engine temperature and gear position.

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

USB Charging Port

Speedometer

Displays the current speed of the bike in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph), providing crucial information for safe riding.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2ZZJq5skTQ

Digital

Features and Safety
Fuel Gauge	-	Digital
Riding Modes	-	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Launch Control	-	Yes
Quick Shifter	-	Yes
Additional Features This refers to unique features or upgrades specific to a particular model or variant of the petrol bike, which may include enhanced performance components, aesthetic improvements, or technology integrations.	Gear position indicator, Turn-By-Turn Navigation, Instantaneous Fuel Economy & Average Fuel Economy	Ride-by-wire
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Features and Safety

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Traction Control

Launch Control

Mileage and Performance
City Mileage	40.36 kmpl	-
Highway Mileage	40.36 kmpl	-
Overall Mileage	40.36 kmpl	28.9 kmpl

Mileage and Performance

City Mileage

40.36 kmpl

Highway Mileage

40.36 kmpl

Overall Mileage

40.36 kmpl

28.9 kmpl

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	12 L	15 L
Width These dimensions describe the physical size of the bike. Width represents the distance across the widest part of the bike, length is the distance from front to back, and height is the vertical measurement from the ground to the highest point of the bike.	804 mm	-
Length	2017 mm	-
Height	1075 mm	-
Saddle Height Indicates the distance from the ground to the top surface of the bike's seat, influencing rider comfort and accessibility, especially for shorter or taller individuals.	-	820 mm
Ground Clearance	168 mm	183 mm
Wheelbase	1363 mm	1354 mm
Kerb Weight	158 kg	168.3 kg
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

12 L

15 L

Width

These dimensions describe the physical size of the bike. Width represents the distance across the widest part of the bike, length is the distance from front to back, and height is the vertical measurement from the ground to the highest point of the bike.

804 mm

Length

2017 mm

Height

1075 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Tail Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED
LED Tail Lights	-	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	No	Yes
Distance to Empty Indicator	Yes	-
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Tail Light

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

LED Tail Lights

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter Refers to the diameter of the disc or drum used for the front brake system on a petrol bike, influencing braking performance and heat dissipation.	300 mm	320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter Indicates the diameter of the disc or drum used for the rear brake system, contributing to the bike's overall braking effectiveness and control.	230 mm	240 mm

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

Refers to the diameter of the disc or drum used for the front brake system on a petrol bike, influencing braking performance and heat dissipation.

300 mm

320 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

Indicates the diameter of the disc or drum used for the rear brake system, contributing to the bike's overall braking effectiveness and control.

230 mm

240 mm

Underpinnings
Frame	Perimeter	Split-Trellis frame

Underpinnings

Frame

Perimeter

Split-Trellis frame

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