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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs KTM RC 125

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or KTM RC 125? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Pulsar NS400Z and RC 125. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Price starts at Rs.1.92 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and KTM RC 125 Price starts at Rs.1.91 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is 1 cylinder, 373 cc Engine can generate 39.4 bhp @ 8800 rpm power whereas KTM RC 125 is a 1 cylinder, 124 cc Engine can generate 14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Pulsar NS400Z provides a mileage of 28.5 kmpl (base model), and RC 125 has a mileage of 40 kmpl (base model). Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is available in 4 colours & 1 variants whereas KTM RC 125 is available in 2 colours & 1 variants.

Pulsar NS400Z vs RC 125

Key HighlightsBajaj Pulsar NS400ZKTM RC 125
PriceRs.1.92 LakhRs.1.91 Lakh
Engine Capacity373 cc124.7 cc
Power39.4 bhp @ 8800 rpm14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Mileage/Range28.5 kmpl40 kmpl
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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z STD bike
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Rs. 1.92 Lakh
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Rs. 1.91 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
2.16 Lakh
Price Breakup
2.15 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.4
4.1
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 Litres
13.7 Litres
Engine Displacement
373 cc
124.7 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
-
Calliper Type
Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front Disc Size
320
320
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
-
29
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
-
29
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
-
32
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
-
29
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
4mUpside-DowForks
WAPE43
Rear Suspension
MoNoshock Absorbers
WP APEX MoNoshock
Front Tyre Size
110/70 - 17
110/70 - R17

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
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

Warranty

Basic Warranty
-
2 Years or 30000 km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
-
Steel trellis frame& powder coated

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Ignition
CDI
-
Spark Plugs
3 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
373 cc
124.7 cc
Engine Type
Liquid Cooled& 4V& DOHC with DLC coated finger followers
4-stroke engine
No. of Cylinders
1
1
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
-
0.096 kwh
Top Speed
157 kmph
120 kmph
Bore x Stroke
-
58 mm x 47.2 mm
Charging Socket
check
-
Configuration
Single Cylinder
-
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
-
check
Call/SMS Alerts
check
Front Storage Box
Geo Fencing
Low Battery Indicator
-
check
Low Oil Indicator
-
check
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Riding Modes
4
Service Reminder Indicator
-
check
Under Seat Storage
-
GPS & Navigation
check
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
check
check
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
check
Radial Tyres
check
check
Side Stand Alarm
check
check
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
Turn Signal
LED
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
check
Power Modes
4
Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate
Traction Control System
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
-
1977 mm
Height
-
824 mm
Wheelbase
1344 mm
1341 mm
Ground Clearance
168 mm
158 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 Litres
13.7 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
-
1.5 Litres
Body Type
Sports
Sports Bike
Seat Height
807 mm
824 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
174 kg
160 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Superbly priced for the segment it belongs to
  • Use of cycle parts from siblings makes the maintenance costs less
  • Puch-packed performance from the engine
  • Agile handling makes it fun to ride on the city streets
  • Braking entices confidence inside the new riders
  • Looks like a larger capacity sports bike
  • excellent performance for a small 125cc engine
  • Agile handling
Cons
  • Design looks similar to the smaller N250 and NS200
  • Build quality could have been better considering the use of cycle parts
  • Seat comfort is not as good as you would like it to be
  • Barebone features like LCD console make it feel less premium
  • Expensive for a 125cc bike
  • Small engine does not suit the design theme
  • Uncomfortable over long rides
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Detailed Comparison of Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z and KTM RC 125

Safety

Pulsar NS400Z comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System. RC 125 has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail.

Comfort & Convenience

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z has features like Call/SMS Alerts, Pillion Footrest, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port and KTM RC 125, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Handle Type, Side Stand Indicator.

Transmission

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and RC 125 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z has a 12 Litres. KTM RC 125 has 824 mm seat height and 13.7 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z and KTM RC 125 Owner Reviews

  • Pulsar NS400Z Review
  • RC 125 Review
    • NK
      Niroj Kumar
      08 Sep 2025
      3.2
      Nice bike with good mileage, great power, and attractive design. Overall, a lovely bike that performs well and is enjoyable to ride.
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    • HS
      Hemant Shah
      30 Aug 2025
      3.8
      The Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z offers strong performance and aggressive styling. However, it has low mileage, vibrations at lower RPMs, and a rear brake issue. The new model fixes most of these flaws, making it a powerful choice.
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    • HS
      Hemant Shah
      30 Aug 2025
      3.8
      The Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z offers strong performance and aggressive styling. However, it has low mileage, some vibrations at lower RPMs, and a rear brake issue. The latest model fixes most of these flaws, making it a powerful choice.
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    • S
      Sarthak
      27 Aug 2025
      4.8
      Best performing bike under 400cc. Comfort is excellent, and both features and safety are top-notch.
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    • DC
      Dibyashakti Chhotaray
      26 Aug 2025
      4.6
      Its a very good motorcycle for city and highway ride sitting poster is very comfort, all over everything is good service is also good and spare is affordable price in service center.
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