BAJAJ Pulsar NS 125 vs KTM 125 DUKE
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- BAJAJ Pulsar NS 125 80 cm Lowest seat here
- KTM 125 DUKE 80 cm Lowest seat here
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 12.7 hp (BAJAJ Pulsar NS 125) up to 15 hp (KTM 125 DUKE).
- Torque spans 11 Nm (BAJAJ Pulsar NS 125) up to 12 Nm (KTM 125 DUKE).
- Weight spans 139 kg (KTM 125 DUKE) to 148 kg (BAJAJ Pulsar NS 125).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | BAJAJ Pulsar NS 125 | KTM 125 DUKE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BAJAJ | KTM |
| Model | BAJAJ Pulsar NS 125 | KTM 125 DUKE |
| Engine size | 125cc | 125cc |
| Power | 12.7hp | 15hp |
| Torque | 11nm. | 12nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 148kg | 139kg |
| Front brake | Disc ABS | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc |
| Rear brake | Disc ABS | Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 80cm | 80cm |
| Front tyre | 100/80-17 | 110/70 17 |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-17 | 150/60 17 |
| Cooling | Air cooled | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | WP APEX 43 Upside Down |
| Rear suspension | Coil-spring, single shock absorber | WP APEX - Monoshock |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 110km/h | 130km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 12 L – 2.4 L/100km | 13.4 L – 2.4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $2100 | $4799 |
| Brand price lists | View BAJAJ price list | View KTM price list |
| Extra features | -TFT display |
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2023 BAJAJ Pulsar NS 125 vs 2023 KTM 125 DUKE: listed specifications
The 2023 BAJAJ Pulsar NS 125 and 2023 KTM 125 DUKE are closely matched in torque and displacement, while the 125 DUKE has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Pulsar NS 125 and 125 DUKE have very similar engine displacement (125 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
125 DUKE has a clear listed power advantage (15 hp vs 12.7 hp).
Torque
Pulsar NS 125 and 125 DUKE have very similar listed torque (11 Nm vs 12 Nm).
Listed top speed
125 DUKE has a clear listed top-speed advantage (130 km/h vs 110 km/h).
Cooling
Pulsar NS 125 is listed as air-cooled, and 125 DUKE is listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
125 DUKE has a modest listed weight advantage (139 kg vs 148 kg). Pulsar NS 125 and 125 DUKE have very similar seat heights (80 cm vs 80 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, listed top speed and weight, while displacement, torque and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BAJAJ Pulsar NS 125 vs KTM 125 DUKE?
KTM 125 DUKE is listed at 130 km/h (81 mph) vs 110 km/h (68 mph) for BAJAJ Pulsar NS 125.
Which has more horsepower, BAJAJ Pulsar NS 125 or KTM 125 DUKE?
KTM 125 DUKE has 15 hp compared with 13 hp on the BAJAJ Pulsar NS 125.
Which is lighter, BAJAJ Pulsar NS 125 or KTM 125 DUKE?
KTM 125 DUKE is lighter at 139 kg vs 148 kg for BAJAJ Pulsar NS 125.
Which is better, BAJAJ Pulsar NS 125 or KTM 125 DUKE?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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