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Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs KTM 390 Duke

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Bajaj Pulsar N160 or KTM 390 Duke? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Pulsar N160 and 390 Duke. Bajaj Pulsar N160 Price starts at Rs.1.23 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Twin Disc and KTM 390 Duke Price starts at Rs.2.95 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Bajaj Pulsar N160 is 1 cylinder, 164 cc Engine can generate 15.68 bhp @ 8750 rpm power whereas KTM 390 Duke is a 1 cylinder, 398 cc Engine can generate 45.3 bhp @ 8500 rpm power. In terms of range, Pulsar N160 provides a range of N/Akm/charge (base model), and 390 Duke has a mileage of 35 kmpl (base model). Bajaj Pulsar N160 is available in 11 colours & 3 variants whereas KTM 390 Duke is available in 2 colours & 1 variants.

Pulsar N160 vs 390 Duke

Key HighlightsBajaj Pulsar N160KTM 390 Duke
PriceRs.1.23 LakhRs.2.95 Lakh
Engine Capacity164.82 cc398.63 cc
Power15.68 bhp @ 8750 rpm45.3 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Mileage/RangeN/A km/charge35 kmpl
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Bajaj Pulsar N160 Twin Disc bike
Bajaj Pulsar N160
Twin Disc
Rs. 1.23 Lakh
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KTM 390 Duke
STD
Rs. 2.95 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    1.38 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    3.31 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.3
    4.2
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    14 Litres
    15 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    164.82 cc
    398.63 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    Fixed
    Fixed
    Front Disc Size
    300
    320
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    -
    29
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    -
    29
    Front Wheel Size
    17
    -
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    32
    32
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    28
    32
    Rear Wheel Size
    17
    -
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic 31 mm
    5-click Compression & Rebound adjustable, Open Cartridge, WP APEX USD forks, 43mm diameter
    Rear Suspension
    Monoshock with Nitrox
    Adjustable WP APEX MoNoshock& 5-step Rebound damping& 10-step preload adjustable
    Front Tyre Size
    100/80 - 17
    -

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    check
    check
    Touch Screen Display
    Fuel level guage
    check
    check
    Gear Indicator
    check
    check
    Tachometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    check
    LED headlight
    check
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    5 Years or 75000 km
    2 Years or 30000 km

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Tubular Frame
    Split-Trellis Frame

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 4 Up
    1 Down 5 Up
    Ignition
    CDI
    CDI
    Spark Plugs
    2 Per Cylinder
    1 Per Cylinder
    Engine Capacity
    164.82 cc
    398.63 cc
    Engine Type
    4 stroke& single cylinder& SOHC& 2-valve& air cooled& FI
    Single Cylinder& Liquid Cooled& DOHC& FI Engine
    No. of Cylinders
    1
    1
    No. of valves per cylinder
    2
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Top Speed
    120 kmph
    167 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    58 mm x 62.38 mm
    89 mm x 64 mm
    Charging Socket
    check
    -
    Configuration
    -
    12.71:1
    Cooling type
    Air Cooled
    Liquid Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection
    Max Power
    15.68 bhp @ 8750 rpm
    45.3 bhp @ 8500 rpm

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    -
    check
    Call/SMS Alerts
    check
    check
    Front Storage Box
    Geo Fencing
    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    check
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    check
    Pillion Backrest
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Riding Modes
    3
    3
    Service Reminder Indicator
    check
    check
    Under Seat Storage
    GPS & Navigation
    check
    check
    Console Type
    Digital
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    check
    Engine Kill Switch
    check
    check

    Safety

    AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
    -
    check
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    check
    check
    Hazard Warning Switch
    -
    check
    Radial Tyres
    -
    check
    Pass Light
    check
    check
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    check
    Turn Signal
    LED
    LED
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Brake Assist
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Power Modes
    -
    3
    Slipper Clutch
    Assist And Slipper Clutch
    Traction Control System
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    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    1989 mm
    -
    Width
    743 mm
    -
    Height
    1050 mm
    820 mm
    Wheelbase
    1358 mm
    1357 mm
    Ground Clearance
    165 mm
    183 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    14 Litres
    15 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    1.2 Litres
    1.6 Litres
    Body Type
    Sports
    Sports Bike
    Seat Height
    795 mm
    -
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    154 kg
    168.3 kg

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • More refined engine
    • Fuel efficient mechanical setups
    • Dual-channel ABS
    • Bajaj's widespread service network is a boon
    • A new engine with more power
    • More aggressive design
    • Adjustable WP APEX suspension
    • Loaded with tech such as cornering ABS & traction control
    Cons
    • Looks similar to N250
    • Bajaj's long-term reliability
    • Less on features when compared to the rivals
    • The price is a bit high
    • Peculiar color options
    • Looks similar to its smaller siblings such as the Duke 250
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    Detailed Comparison of Bajaj Pulsar N160 and KTM 390 Duke

    Safety

    Pulsar N160 comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator. 390 Duke has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Traction Control System.

    Comfort & Convenience

    Bajaj Pulsar N160 has features like Low Oil Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, GPS & Navigation, USB Charger Port, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and KTM 390 Duke, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port.

    Transmission

    Bajaj Pulsar N160 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and 390 Duke comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Bajaj Pulsar N160 has a 14 Litres fuel tank with 1050 mm seat height. KTM 390 Duke has 820 mm seat height and 15 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Bajaj Pulsar N160 and KTM 390 Duke Owner Reviews

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        Sazzad
        17 Apr 2025
        5.0
        The future of this bike is great and it looks like a super bike. I like this bike very much and when I sit on it I get a heroic look.
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        Abhishek
        2 Month ago
        3.4
        Bike very powerful and good looking and good mileage in price very best and speed very best so very good bike looking and price very good this is a riding bike
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        Pushpendra
        2 Month ago
        3.0
        No problem in bike experience. Bike is ok. Performance of this bike. Look very dangerous but bike performance is a gorgeous. I like this bike mileage is ok with price is ok.
        Likes (1)
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        Atul Singh
        2 Month ago
        5.0
        Nice bike at this price. And make me feel riding experience. The design of the bike is good looking.I loved it. And the fuel is budget friendly. it gives 48 Km in 1 liter of fuel.
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        Rahul
        2 Month ago
        4.6
        Good experience pulsar n160 best experience and low cost pulsar n160 pulsar bike maintenance are very low price but it's good experience looking good pulsar bike black colour is tp good.
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