BAJAJ Pulsar NS 200 vs 2024 KTM 250 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 200 80 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 KTM 250 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 24.4 hp (BAJAJ Pulsar NS 200) up to 31.5 hp (2024 KTM 250 Duke).
- Torque spans 18.3 Nm (BAJAJ Pulsar NS 200) up to 25 Nm (2024 KTM 250 Duke).
- Weight spans 148 kg (2024 KTM 250 Duke) to 158 kg (BAJAJ Pulsar NS 200).
- Displacement spans 200 cc (BAJAJ Pulsar NS 200) to 250 cc (2024 KTM 250 Duke).
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| Specification | BAJAJ Pulsar NS 200 | KTM 250 Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BAJAJ | KTM |
| Model | BAJAJ Pulsar NS 200 | KTM 250 Duke |
| Engine size | 200cc | 250cc |
| Power | 24.4hp | 31.5hp |
| Torque | 18.3nm. | 25nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 158kg | 148kg |
| Front brake | ABS (Bybre Brake Calipers) | Front four-piston radial fixed BYBRE caliper, 320mm brake disc |
| Rear brake | ABS (Bybre Brake Calipers) | 2-piston floating BYBRE caliper, 240mm disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 80cm | 80cm |
| Front tyre | 100/80-17 | 110/70 17 MRF |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-17 | 150/60 R17 MRF |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | WP APEX 43 |
| Rear suspension | Coil-spring, Nitrox single shock absorber | WP APEX - Monoshock |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 135km/h | 163km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 12 L – 3 L/100km | 13 L – 2.7 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $2072 | $5200 |
| Brand price lists | View BAJAJ price list | View KTM price list |
| Extra features | -Euro5. -3 Spark Plug Technology. |
-Ride by wire throttle, slipper clutch, digital instrument -Quick start, Cornering ABS, TYPE-C port |
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2023 BAJAJ Pulsar NS 200 vs 2024 KTM 250 Duke: listed specifications
The 2023 BAJAJ Pulsar NS 200 and 2024 KTM 250 Duke differ on the listed specifications: the 250 Duke has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
250 Duke has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (250 cc vs 200 cc).
Peak power
250 Duke has a clear listed power advantage (31.5 hp vs 24.4 hp).
Torque
250 Duke has a clear listed torque advantage (25 Nm vs 18.3 Nm).
Listed top speed
250 Duke has a clear listed top-speed advantage (163 km/h vs 135 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
250 Duke has a modest listed weight advantage (148 kg vs 158 kg). Pulsar NS 200 and 250 Duke have very similar seat heights (80 cm vs 80 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BAJAJ Pulsar NS 200 vs KTM 250 Duke?
KTM 250 Duke is listed at 163 km/h (101 mph) vs 135 km/h (84 mph) for BAJAJ Pulsar NS 200.
Which has more horsepower, BAJAJ Pulsar NS 200 or KTM 250 Duke?
KTM 250 Duke has 32 hp compared with 24 hp on the BAJAJ Pulsar NS 200.
Which is lighter, BAJAJ Pulsar NS 200 or KTM 250 Duke?
KTM 250 Duke is lighter at 148 kg vs 158 kg for BAJAJ Pulsar NS 200.
Which is better, BAJAJ Pulsar NS 200 or KTM 250 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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