KTM Duke 125 vs Kawasaki Z125 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS125 Comparison

Updated: 04, Mar, 2024 04:15 AM

	KTM Duke 125 Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 1,78,892 * Delhi. May vary. Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 22648 views All time: 3853292 views	Kawasaki Z125 Expected Price ₹ 1,40,000 * Delhi. May vary. Expected Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 24267 views All time: 270587 views	Bajaj Pulsar NS125 Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 99,571 * Delhi. May vary. Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 34813 views All time: 350898 views
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Ground Clearance
	155 mm	185 mm	179 mm
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	13.4 litres	11 litres	12 litres
	Wheelbase
	1367 mm	1330 mm	1353 mm
	Seat Height
	822 mm	815 mm	805 mm
	Kerb Weight
	159 kg	146 kg	144 kg
	Overall Length
	2002 mm	1935 mm	2012 mm
	Overall Width
	873 mm	740 mm	810 mm
	Overall Height
	1274 mm	1015 mm	1078 mm
PERFORMANCE FIGURES
	0-60 kmph
	5.4 secs	NA	6 secs
	0-100 kmph
	14.7 secs	NA	NA
COMFORT FEATURES
	Electric Start

	Pillion Footrest

	Step-up Seat/Split Seat

	Pillion Grabrail

MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
	Mileage
	KTM Duke 125 mileage is 45 kmpl (approximate).	40-45 kmpl (approx)	Bajaj Pulsar NS125 mileage is 50-55 kmpl (approximate).
	Top Speed
	KTM Duke 125 top speed is 120 kmph (speedo-indicated).	NA	Bajaj Pulsar NS125 top speed is 112 kmph (approximate).
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 125cc street bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 14.7 seconds.	NA	In terms of performance, the 125cc motorcycle can accelerate from 0-60 kmph in around 6 seconds.
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	124.7 cc	125 cc	124.45 cc
	Number of Cylinders
	1	1	1
	Gearbox Type
	Wet Multiplate	Manual	Constant Mesh
	Bore
	58 mm	58 mm	54.0 mm
	Stroke
	47.2 mm	47.2 mm	58.8 mm
	Compression Ratio
	12.8:1	11.7:1	NA
	Engine Details
	124.7cc, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC, Single Cylinder Engine	125cc, Single Cylinder Engine	124.45cc, Air-Cooled, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, SOHC, Single Cylinder, DTS-i Ei Engine
	Maximum Power
	14.5 HP @ 9250 rpm	15 HP @ 10,000 rpm	12 HP @ 8500 rpm
	Maximum Torque
	12 Nm @ 8000 rpm	11.7 Nm @ 7,700 rpm	11 Nm @ 7000 rpm
	Number of Gears
	6	6	5
	Cooling
	Liquid Cooled	NA	Air Cooled
	Emission Norms
	BS6-Compliant	BS6-Compliant	BS6-Compliant
	Fuel System
	Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
	Lubrication
	Wet Sump, Forced	NA	NA
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	ABS Light
			NA
	Service Reminder
		NA	NA
	Low Oil Indicator
		NA	NA
	Low Battery Indicator
			NA
	Fuel Gauge
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Tachometer
	Digital	Analog	Analogue
	Trip Meter
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Speedometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Odometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Clock
	Digital	Digital	Digital
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS
	Braking System
	1-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	NA	CBS (Combined Braking System)
	Similar Bikes
	KTM RC 125, Yamaha MT-15, Suzuki Gixxer 155, TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, Bajaj Pulsar NS200, Yamaha R15 V3	NA	Honda SP125, Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon, KTM Duke 125, Hero Glamour 125, Hero Super Splendor, TVS Raider
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
	Pass Light

	Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)
		NA
	Voltage
	12V	NA	12V
	Capacity
	8Ah	NA	8Ah
	Battery Type
	Maintenance Free	MF	Maintenance Free, VRLA
	Tail Light
	LED	LED	Infinity Twin-Strip LED Taillight
	Head Light
	Halogen Headlamp with LED DRLs	LED	12V 35/35 W Halogen Headlamp with Wolf-Eye Design
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW
	Design
		NA
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 125cc street bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 14.7 seconds.	NA	In terms of performance, the 125cc motorcycle can accelerate from 0-60 kmph in around 6 seconds.
	Comfort
		NA
	Fuel Economy
		NA
	Features
		NA
	Build Quality
		NA
	Value for Money
		NA
BRAKES AND TYRES
	Tubeless Tyres

	Front Brake
	300mm Single Disc with Radially Mounted Calliper	290mm Single Disc	240mm Disc
	Alloy Wheels

	Rear Brake
	230mm Disc with Floating Calliper	220mm Single Disc	130mm Drum
	Wheel Type
	Alloys	NA	NA
	ABS
	1-Channel	2-Channel ABS	NA
	Front Tyre
	110/70-R17	100/80-17M/C 52S	80/100-17
	Rear Tyre
	150/60-R17	130/70-17M/C 62S	100/90-17
	Front Wheel
	17-inch	17-inch	17-inch
	Rear Wheel
	17-inch	17-inch	17-inch
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Front Suspension
	43mm WP Upside Down Forks	37mm Telescopic Forks	Telescopic Forks
	Rear Suspension
	WP Monoshock, 10 Step Adjustable	Mono-shock	5-Step Monoshock
	Frame (Chassis)
	Split-Trellis Frame (Tubular)	NA	Perimeter Frame
Miscellaneous Information
	Steering Angle
	65°	NA	NA
	Chain
	5/8 x 1/4” X-Ring	NA	NA
	Ex Showroom Price vs On Road Price
	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.	NA	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.
Colour Options and Price in India
	2-Wheeler Type
	Naked	Naked	Naked
	Official Tagline
	Safe Power	The Nimblest Supernaked	Lean Mean Street Machine
	Bike Variant
	2024 KTM Duke 125 (New Model)	2024 Kawasaki Z125	2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS125 (New Model)
	Availability Status in India
	Available	Upcoming	Available
	Latest Price in India
	2024 KTM Duke 125 price is Rs 1.79 lakh (ex-showroom).	2024 Kawasaki Z125 is expected to be priced around INR 1.40 lakh in India (ex-showroom).	2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS125 price is Rs 99,571 (ex-showroom).
	Colour Options
	Electronic Orange and Ceramic White	NA	Pewter Grey, Beach Blue, Fiery Orange, Burnt Red
	Fuel Type
	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
	On Road Price
	2024 KTM Duke 125 on road price is Rs 2.06 lakh in Delhi, Rs 2.13 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 2.08 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 2.11 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest KTM dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.	NA	2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS125 on road price is Rs 1.15 lakh in Delhi, Rs 1.18 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 1.16 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 1.17 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Bajaj dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.