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KTM RC 390 vs Bajaj Pulsar N250

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, KTM RC 390 or Bajaj Pulsar N250? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between RC 390 and Pulsar N250. KTM RC 390 Price starts at Rs.3.21 Lakh (ex-showroom) for GP Edition and Bajaj Pulsar N250 Price starts at Rs.1.44 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. KTM RC 390 is 1 cylinder, 373 cc Engine can generate 42.9 bhp @ 9000 rpm power whereas Bajaj Pulsar N250 is a 1 cylinder, 249 cc Engine can generate 24.1 bhp @ 8750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, RC 390 provides a mileage of 25 kmpl (base model), and Pulsar N250 has a mileage of 44 kmpl (base model). KTM RC 390 is available in 2 colours & 2 variants whereas Bajaj Pulsar N250 is available in 2 colours & 2 variants.

RC 390 vs Pulsar N250

Key HighlightsKTM RC 390Bajaj Pulsar N250
PriceRs.3.21 LakhRs.1.44 Lakh
Engine Capacity373.27 cc249 cc
Power42.9 bhp @ 9000 rpm24.1 bhp @ 8750 rpm
Mileage/Range25 kmpl44 kmpl
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KTM RC 390 GP Edition bike
GP Edition
Rs. 3.21 Lakh
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Bajaj Pulsar  N250 STD bike
STD
Rs. 1.44 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
3.62 Lakh
Price Breakup
1.62 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.3
4.4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 Litres
14 Litres
Engine Displacement
373.27 cc
249 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
-
Front Disc Size
320
300
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
29
25
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29
25
Front Wheel Size
17
110/70 - 17
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
30
32
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
29
28.5
Rear Wheel Size
17
140/70-17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
WAPEUSforks4mdiameter
Telescopic
Rear Suspension
WP APEX MoNoshock& 10 step adjustable
Monoshock
Front Tyre Size
110/70 - 17
110/70-17

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
check
-
Touch Screen Display
Fuel level guage
check
Digital
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
2 Years or 30000 km
5 Years/75000 Kms

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Steel trellis frame& powder coated
Tubular Frame

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 4 Up
Ignition
-
CDI
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
check
Engine Capacity
373.27 cc
249 cc
Engine Type
Single Cylinder&Liquid Cooled &DOHC&FI Engine
Single cylinder& 4 stroke& SOHC& 2 Valve& Oil cooled& FI
No. of Cylinders
1
1
No. of valves per cylinder
4
2
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.096 kwh
-
Top Speed
170 kmph
132 kmph
Bore x Stroke
89 mm x 60 mm
72 mm x 61.17 mm
Charging Socket
check
-
Configuration
Single Cylinder
Single Cylinder
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Oil Colled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection

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
-
Service Reminder Indicator
check
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
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
Radial Tyres
check
Side Stand Alarm
check
check
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
Turn Signal
LED
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
check
check
Brake Assist
-
Power Modes
Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
check
Traction Control System
check
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2145 mm
1989 mm
Width
760 mm
743 mm
Height
830 mm
1050 mm
Wheelbase
1355 mm
1342 mm
Ground Clearance
153 mm
165 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 Litres
14 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
1.7 Litres
1.7 Litres
Body Type
Sports Bike
Sports
Seat Height
835 mm
800 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
172 kg
162 kg

Entertainment & Communication

MID (Multi Info Display)
check
-

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Added features - adjustable riding posture
  • Adjustable suspensions & handling settings
  • Availability of spare parts across the country
  • Impeccable handling around the corners
  • Looks better, new colour options
  • Most powerful & lightweight in its segment
  • Reliable and performance friendly engine to continue
  • Tech loaded & a great beginners track motorcycle
  • Aggressive design of the LED headlamp
  • Has a very attractive price
  • most refined engine on any Bajaj Puslar
Cons
  • Dedicated posture not suited for long rides
  • Dizzy low-end torque
  • Heats up pretty quick as compared to the rivals
  • Long term reliability is still a big question mark
  • Too hardcore as compared to the RR310
  • Doesn't come with Bluetooth support
  • No dual-channel ABS on offer
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Detailed Comparison of KTM RC 390 and Bajaj Pulsar N250

Safety

RC 390 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, Side Stand Alarm, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Traction Control System, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . Pulsar N250 has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Slipper Clutch, Traction Control System.

Comfort & Convenience

KTM RC 390 has features like Service Reminder Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Low Oil Indicator, Average Speed Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator and Bajaj Pulsar N250, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port.

Transmission

KTM RC 390 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Pulsar N250 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

KTM RC 390 has a 13.7 Litres fuel tank with 830 mm seat height. Bajaj Pulsar N250 has 1050 mm seat height and 14 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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KTM RC 390 and Bajaj Pulsar N250 Owner Reviews

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    • Tl
      Tabarak lhan
      11 Jul 2025
      5.0
      Super bike, comfortable, powerful engine, with ABS brakes.
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    • A
      Anonymous
      2 Month ago
      4.6
      It is an amazing bike for youth. Nice segment bike for the generation. No more words for bike worth and go for it .I loved it. Superb bike. Awesome. Nice.
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    • K
      Kiran
      6 Month ago
      3.8
      Actually it is my dream bike, and I love this bike.
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    • G
      Ganesh
      8 Month ago
      5.0
      Nice pretty and looking good and smart ways of beasts.
      Likes (1)
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    • Ak
      Anas khan
      9 Month ago
      5.0
      This is the most loved bike of all Indian and it has sports bike look easy to handle it's color variant and it has the speed that I love it.
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