Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 vs KTM RC 125 (2019-2021)

Should you buy Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 or KTM RC 125 (2019-2021) 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 NS 125 price in is Rs 97,203 (ex-showroom price) whereas the KTM RC 125 (2019-2021) price in is Rs 1,81,933 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Pulsar NS 125 makes 12 PS and 11 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of RC 125 (2019-2021) stand at 14.5 PS and 12 Nm respectively. Bajaj offers the Pulsar NS 125 in 9 colours whereas the KTM RC 125 (2019-2021) comes in 1 colours. Out of 119 user reviews, RC 125 (2019-2021) scores 4.2 whereas the Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 tallies 4.4 out of 5 based on 407 user reviews..The Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Mileage is around 64.75 kmpl, while the KTM RC 125 (2019-2021) Mileage is around 44.95 kmpl.

Pulsar NS 125 vs RC 125 (2019-2021)

Key Highlights	Pulsar NS 125	RC 125 (2019-2021)
Mileage (City)	64.75 kmpl	44.95 kmpl
Max Power	12 PS @ 8500 rpm	14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
Body Type	Commuter Bikes	Sports Bikes
Engine Type	4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine	Single Cylinder, 4 Valve, Liquid Cooled, FI, DOHC

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Basic Information	Bajaj Pulsar NS 125	KTM RC 125 (2019-2021)
On-Road Price	Rs.1,16,013* Onwards	Rs.2,07,333* Onwards
Mileage (City)	64.75 kmpl	44.95 kmpl
Max Power	12 PS @ 8500 rpm	14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
User Rating	4.4 Based on Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Reviews	4.2 Based on KTM RC 125 (2019-2021) Reviews
Body Type	Commuter Bikes	Sports Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 3,342 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

Basic Information

Bajaj Pulsar NS 125

KTM RC 125 (2019-2021)

On-Road Price

Rs.1,16,013* Onwards

Rs.2,07,333* Onwards

Mileage (City)

64.75 kmpl

44.95 kmpl

Max Power

12 PS @ 8500 rpm

14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm

User Rating

4.4

Based on Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 Reviews

4.2

Based on KTM RC 125 (2019-2021) Reviews

Body Type

Commuter Bikes

Sports Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 3,342

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine	Single Cylinder, 4 Valve, Liquid Cooled, FI, DOHC
Displacement	124.45 cc	124.7 cc
Number Of Cylinders	1	1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	4	4
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	Wet Multi-Disc
Gearbox	5 Speed	6-Speed
Bore	52 mm	58 mm
Stroke	58.6 mm	47.2 mm
Compression Ratio	10+/- 0.5 : 1	-
Emission Norm Compliance	bs6.2	bs6
Max Torque	11 Nm @ 7000 rpm	12 Nm @ 8000 rpm
Starting System	Kick and Self Start	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

4-Stroke, SOHC 4-Valve, Air Cooled, BSVI Compliant DTS-i Ei Engine

Single Cylinder, 4 Valve, Liquid Cooled, FI, DOHC

Displacement

124.45 cc

124.7 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Air Cooled

Liquid Cooled

Features
USB Charging Port	Yes	-
Instrument Console Type	Analogue and Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Split	Split
Body Graphics	-	Yes
Clock	Digital	Yes
Stepup Seat	-	Yes
Rear Footpegs	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	Yes	-
Distance To Empty	Yes	-
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Features

USB Charging Port

Instrument Console Type

Analogue and Digital

Digital

Speedometer

Digital

Tachometer

Digital

Features and Safety
Braking Type	Anti-lock Braking System	-
Service Due Indicator	Yes	-
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Real Time Mileage Indicator	Yes	-

Features and Safety

Braking Type

Anti-lock Braking System

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Real Time Mileage Indicator

Performance
City Mileage (Tested)	64.75 kmpl	44.95 kmpl
Highway Mileage (Tested)	56.46 kmpl	45.87 kmpl
Overall Mileage	64.75 kmpl	-
Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)	7.81 Sec	-
Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)	10.53 Sec	-
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)	12.27 Sec	-
Acceleration 0-100 kmph (sec)	25.85 Sec	-
Quarter Mile	21.15 Sec	-
Claimed Top Speed	103 kmph	-
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Performance

City Mileage (Tested)

64.75 kmpl

44.95 kmpl

Highway Mileage (Tested)

56.46 kmpl

45.87 kmpl

Overall Mileage

64.75 kmpl

Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)

7.81 Sec

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	12 L	9.5 L
Width	810 mm	-
Length	2012 mm	1977 mm
Height	1078 mm	-
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	2.6 L	-
Ground Clearance	179 mm	178.5 mm
Wheelbase	1353 mm	1341 mm
Dry Weight	-	154.2 kg
Kerb Weight	144 kg	-
Seat height	805 mm	835 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

12 L

9.5 L

Width

810 mm

Length

2012 mm

1977 mm

Height

1078 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Indicators	Bulb	LED
Daytime Running Lamps	Yes	-
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty	Yes	-
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	Yes	-
Alternator	Yes	-
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Indicators

Bulb

LED

Daytime Running Lamps

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	240 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Size	130 mm	230 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	25 psi	-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	25 psi	-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	28 psi	-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	32 psi	-
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

240 mm

300 mm

Rear Brake Size

130 mm

230 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

25 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

25 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Perimeter	Steel Trellis Frame

Underpinnings

Frame

Perimeter

Steel Trellis Frame

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Bajaj Pulsar NS 125
- Offers great handling characteristics
- Has the looks of a proper modern streetfighter
- Ample performance for a 125cc bike
KTM RC 125 (2019-2021)
- Top-spec components like USD fork and radial tyres
- Set up to handle brilliantly in corners
- Appealing design thanks to sporty livery

Bajaj Pulsar NS 125
- Lacking several features commonly found in its segment.
- Average build quality
- Rear suspension is on the firmer side
KTM RC 125 (2019-2021)
- High asking price
- Aggressive riding stance will prove to be painful in city as well as on the highway
- Easy to outgrow the motor’s performance

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User Reviews of Comparison

Pulsar NS 125
RC 125 (2019-2021)

A
arun on Jul 05, 2026
4.7
VERY GOOD PERFORMANCE
Service and maintenance charge is normal, mileage is 50 - 55 kmpl on highway, 45-50 kmpl in cities and streets. Overall, it is a quite good bike with good performance and minimal costs. Everyday rides upto hundred kms can be done easily, I ride daily around 80 kms and it is very easy for me and it's a sports bike even with only 125 CC engine.
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A
abhishek on Jun 17, 2026
4.5
The flying beast..
This is one of my favourite bike in the list and i selected this bike as my first one in white and black combo also it has sporty look and everything is good also i'm already using a bajaj bike from last 4 years and thats the reason i again choosen the bajaj pulser. The long rides are comfortable engine performance with the mileage speed its control throttle everything is smooth and I have ride 312 km from my city Farrukhabad to ghaziabad nonstop and it was just flying smoothly. Yes i would really like to recommend this bike to all the person or youth who want their first bike to be a sports bike with average range budget. The bajaj pulsar ns 125 is the one where they can go for it without any hesitation.
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G
garry on Jun 01, 2026
5.0
Pulsar review
Name is enough to buy this bike, rest its good with its performance and comfort is good in long ride, it give immense pleasure to ride this beast. Good performance and style make it more reliable and worth it. As far as i have ride it this gives thrill to drive. Comfortable seats and have good ground clearance, good in off roading as well as pick up of this bike is amazing and that's been enough to make any ride comfortable. Yes, Bajaj is the one who brought revolution in indian two wheeler market and they are doing great job with pulsar and each time they make it more comfortable and more convenient. You must have this in your garage.
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N
navneet on Feb 17, 2026
4.5
Super bike
Powerful engine 125 cc 4 stroke 11.8 ps power and 11 Nm torque stylish design, light design, sound less engine sports look muscular fuel tank and sharp lines, good mileage up to 40 to 45 kmpl performance. Comfortable seating's and decent suspension make it easy to navigate city streets, smooth rides, handling responsive, steering and comfort size make it a great city commuter sporty vibe and peppy engine. This price is best bike value for money and comfortable long ride stylish decent mileage 40-45 good power steering and best is abs support light is led performance is good and price is not so higher 1 lack.
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M
mo on Feb 09, 2026
4.7
Very comfort and super bike This segment this one
My favorite my family favorite my friend favorite. I suggest this for all person in my contact, this bike very smooth, this look is very hot and cool. Best performance in highway, mileage is nice in city mileage average but nice riding very comfortable, nice bajaj pulsar ns 125. 5 star comfort and this segment nice mileage, riding very smooth my pocket money no extra fuel, very nice mileage riding for this bike. India's first segment comfort-ability. I love this one for bajaj pulsar ns 125. Hot look this segment my favorite bike, sporty look sporty riding, riding is amul butter. I love this bike bajaj pulsar ns 125, white colour is my favorite colour, best use for my money purchase this bike.
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M
mangal on Aug 16, 2024
4.7
It's very nice parfomence
My experience is best I buy this bike and me also ot a Like A Star in the morning and I don't know i
G
gulshan on Sep 17, 2023
4.2
Wonderful Bike
This is a wonderful website to buy a bike; you can find bikes for as low as Rs. It's excellent.
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sahil on Aug 08, 2021
3.5
Nice and good
Good giving nice options to buy, vehicle quality also good, looks great, performance awesome, like to see in this website again for more.
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N
noor on Nov 23, 2020
4.2
Bohat hi acchi bike hai.
Bahot hi accha bike hai ktm mere dost ke pass hai ye bike mujhe bahot hi accha lagti hai KTM ka sound is everything.
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A
asim on Aug 16, 2020
4.2
Awesome Bike
This is an awesome bike with superb mileage and looking superb.
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FAQs on Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 and KTM RC 125 (2019-2021)

Q) Which bike is better Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 or KTM RC 125 (2019-2021)?

A) As per our average user rating, Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 has a score of 4.4/5 while KTM RC 125 (2019-2021) has rate of 4.2 /5.

Q) Which bike among Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 and KTM RC 125 (2019-2021) is cheaper?

A) Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 price starts at Rs 97,203 & KTM RC 125 (2019-2021) price starts at Rs 1,48,750 in Delhi . Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 is cheaper between these.

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