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Pulsar 125 Neon vs Z125 vs Duke 125

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Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon
Ex-showroom

₹84,013

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon mileage is 50-55 kmpl (approximate).
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Kawasaki Z125
Ex-showroom

₹1.40 L

40-45 kmpl (approx)
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KTM Duke 125
Ex-showroom

₹1.79 L

KTM Duke 125 mileage is 45 kmpl (approximate).
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Value check

Start with price: Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon at ₹84,013; Kawasaki Z125 at ₹1.40 L; KTM Duke 125 at ₹1.79 L.

Body style

Compare dimensions and seating below to judge everyday practicality.

Powertrain

Use the detailed specifications below to compare performance and efficiency values.

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This page compares Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon, Kawasaki Z125, KTM Duke 125 side by side so you can shortlist the best fit without opening multiple tabs.

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Starting Price

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

₹84,013

Kawasaki Z125

₹1.40 L

KTM Duke 125

₹1.79 L

Power

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

11.8 HP @ 8500 rpm

Kawasaki Z125

15 HP @ 10,000 rpm

KTM Duke 125

14.5 HP @ 9250 rpm

Torque

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

10.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm

Kawasaki Z125

11.7 Nm @ 7,700 rpm

KTM Duke 125

12 Nm @ 8000 rpm

Mileage / Range

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon mileage is 50-55 kmpl (approximate).

Kawasaki Z125

40-45 kmpl (approx)

KTM Duke 125

KTM Duke 125 mileage is 45 kmpl (approximate).

Length

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

2055 mm

Kawasaki Z125

1935 mm

KTM Duke 125

2002 mm

Width

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

755 mm

Kawasaki Z125

740 mm

KTM Duke 125

873 mm

Ground Clearance

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

165 mm

Kawasaki Z125

185 mm

KTM Duke 125

155 mm

Images

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Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

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Kawasaki Z125

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KTM Duke 125

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Detailed Specifications

Compare 91 technical specs across 6 categories with 45 highlighted differences.

Total specs

91

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Differences found

45

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Other Features

32 differences in this category

Other Features
71 visible specs
32 differences

Showing all specs in Other Features, with changed values marked.

Rear Suspension

Other Features

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Twin Gas Shock

Kawasaki Z125

Mono-shock

KTM Duke 125

WP Monoshock, 10 Step Adjustable

Value for Money

Other Features

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

****

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

KTM Duke 125

***

Number of Gears

Other Features

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

5

Kawasaki Z125

6

KTM Duke 125

6

Tubeless Tyres

Other Features

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Yes

Kawasaki Z125

Yes

KTM Duke 125

Yes

Trip Meter

Other Features

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Digital

Kawasaki Z125

Digital

KTM Duke 125

Digital

Performance

Other Features

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

****

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

KTM Duke 125

In terms of performance, the 125cc street bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 14.7 seconds.

Colour Options

Other Features

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Black Solar Red, Black Silver, Pewter Grey

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

KTM Duke 125

Electronic Orange and Ceramic White

Wheelbase

Other Features

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

1320 mm

Kawasaki Z125

1330 mm

KTM Duke 125

1367 mm

Valve System

Other Features

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

SOHC

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

KTM Duke 125

Not listed

Pass Light

Other Features

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Yes

Kawasaki Z125

Yes

KTM Duke 125

Yes

Head Light

Other Features

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

HS1 (12V 35/35W)

Kawasaki Z125

LED

KTM Duke 125

Halogen Headlamp with LED DRLs

Bike Variant

Other Features

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon (New Model)

Kawasaki Z125

Kawasaki Z125

KTM Duke 125

KTM Duke 125 (New Model)

CBS

Other Features

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Yes

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

KTM Duke 125

Not listed

Build Quality

Other Features

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

****

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

KTM Duke 125

****

Tachometer

Other Features

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Analog

Kawasaki Z125

Analog

KTM Duke 125

Digital

2-Wheeler Type

Other Features

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Commuter

Kawasaki Z125

Naked

KTM Duke 125

Naked

Alloy Wheels

Other Features

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Yes

Kawasaki Z125

Yes

KTM Duke 125

Yes

Design

Other Features

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

****

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

KTM Duke 125

****

0-60 kmph

Other Features

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

6 secs

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

KTM Duke 125

5.4 secs

Ex Showroom Price vs On Road Price

Other Features

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

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.

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

KTM Duke 125

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.

Pillion Footrest

Other Features

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Yes

Kawasaki Z125

Yes

KTM Duke 125

Yes

Similar Bikes

Other Features

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Honda SP 125, Hero Glamour 125, Hero Passion Pro, TVS Raider 125

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

KTM Duke 125

KTM RC 125, Yamaha MT-15, Suzuki Gixxer 155, TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, Bajaj Pulsar NS200, Yamaha R15 V3

Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

Other Features

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Yes

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

KTM Duke 125

Yes

Rear Tyre

Other Features

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

100/90-17

Kawasaki Z125

130/70-17M/C 62S

KTM Duke 125

150/60-R17

Capacity

Other Features

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

4Ah

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

KTM Duke 125

8Ah

Braking System

Other Features

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

CBS (Combined Braking System)

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

KTM Duke 125

1-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)

Ground Clearance

Other Features

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

165 mm

Kawasaki Z125

185 mm

KTM Duke 125

155 mm

Front Suspension

Other Features

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Telescopic

Kawasaki Z125

37mm Telescopic Forks

KTM Duke 125

43mm WP Upside Down Forks

Compression Ratio

Other Features

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

9.5:1

Kawasaki Z125

11.7:1

KTM Duke 125

12.8:1

Cooling

Other Features

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Air Cooled

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

KTM Duke 125

Liquid Cooled

Number of Cylinders

Other Features

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

1

Kawasaki Z125

1

KTM Duke 125

1

Odometer

Other Features

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Digital

Kawasaki Z125

Digital

KTM Duke 125

Digital

Front Tyre

Other Features

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

80/100-17

Kawasaki Z125

100/80-17M/C 52S

KTM Duke 125

110/70-R17

On Road Price

Other Features

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon on road price is Rs 96,698 in Delhi, Rs 1 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 97,875 in Kolkata and Rs 99,135 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.

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

KTM Duke 125

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.

Emission Norms

Other Features

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

BS6-Compliant

Kawasaki Z125

BS6-Compliant

KTM Duke 125

BS6-Compliant

Voltage

Other Features

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

12V

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

KTM Duke 125

12V

Tail Light

Other Features

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

LED

Kawasaki Z125

LED

KTM Duke 125

LED

Availability Status in India

Other Features

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Available

Kawasaki Z125

Upcoming

KTM Duke 125

Available

Frame (Chassis)

Other Features

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Double Cradle

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

KTM Duke 125

Split-Trellis Frame (Tubular)

Valves Per Cylinder

Other Features

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

2 Valves

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

KTM Duke 125

Not listed

Kerb Weight

Other Features

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

140 kg

Kawasaki Z125

146 kg

KTM Duke 125

159 kg

Clutch

Other Features

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Wet Multiplate Clutch

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

KTM Duke 125

Not listed

Official Tagline

Other Features

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

India's No.1 Sports Bike

Kawasaki Z125

The Nimblest Supernaked

KTM Duke 125

Safe Power

Speedometer

Other Features

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Digital

Kawasaki Z125

Digital

KTM Duke 125

Digital

Wheel Type

Other Features

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

17″ Black Alloys

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

KTM Duke 125

Alloys

Top Speed

Other Features

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Bajaj Pulsar 125 top speed is 105 kmph (approximate).

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

KTM Duke 125

KTM Duke 125 top speed is 120 kmph (speedo-indicated).

Electric Start

Other Features

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Yes

Kawasaki Z125

Yes

KTM Duke 125

Yes

Ignition

Other Features

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

DC-CDI

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

KTM Duke 125

Not listed

Step-up Seat/Split Seat

Other Features

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

No

Kawasaki Z125

Yes

KTM Duke 125

Yes

Battery Type

Other Features

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

VRLA

Kawasaki Z125

MF

KTM Duke 125

Maintenance Free

Latest Price in India

Other Features

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon price is Rs 84,013 (ex-showroom).

Kawasaki Z125

Kawasaki Z125 is expected to be priced around INR 1.40 lakh in India (ex-showroom).

KTM Duke 125

KTM Duke 125 price is Rs 1.79 lakh (ex-showroom).

Vehicle Overview

Other Features

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Not listed

Kawasaki Z125

Kawasaki Z125 is an engine restricted version of Z250, sharing the same design and equipment for better results. The model is powered by 15HP, 125cc engine, with liquid cooling and fuel injection as standard. The target audience will be developed markets with licensing restrictions for bikes carrying more displacement than 125cc. The same engine also does duty on Ninja 125, producing a similar output on the faired racer.

KTM Duke 125

Not listed

Bore

Other Features

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Not listed

Kawasaki Z125

58 mm

KTM Duke 125

58 mm

Rear Wheel

Other Features

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Not listed

Kawasaki Z125

17-inch

KTM Duke 125

17-inch

ABS

Other Features

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Not listed

Kawasaki Z125

2-Channel ABS

KTM Duke 125

1-Channel

Clock

Other Features

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Not listed

Kawasaki Z125

Digital

KTM Duke 125

Digital

Front Wheel

Other Features

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Not listed

Kawasaki Z125

17-inch

KTM Duke 125

17-inch

Rear Wheel Travel

Other Features

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Not listed

Kawasaki Z125

120mm

KTM Duke 125

Not listed

Gearbox Type

Other Features

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Not listed

Kawasaki Z125

Manual

KTM Duke 125

Wet Multiplate

Low Battery Indicator

Other Features

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Not listed

Kawasaki Z125

Yes

KTM Duke 125

Yes

ABS Light

Other Features

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Not listed

Kawasaki Z125

Yes

KTM Duke 125

Yes

Front Wheel Travel

Other Features

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Not listed

Kawasaki Z125

110mm

KTM Duke 125

Not listed

Gear Indicator

Other Features

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Not listed

Kawasaki Z125

Yes

KTM Duke 125

Not listed

Pillion Grabrail

Other Features

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Not listed

Kawasaki Z125

Yes

KTM Duke 125

Yes

Stroke

Other Features

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Not listed

Kawasaki Z125

47.2 mm

KTM Duke 125

47.2 mm

Chain

Other Features

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Not listed

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

KTM Duke 125

5/8 x 1/4” X-Ring

Service Reminder

Other Features

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Not listed

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

KTM Duke 125

Yes

Steering Angle

Other Features

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Not listed

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

KTM Duke 125

65°

Lubrication

Other Features

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Not listed

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

KTM Duke 125

Wet Sump, Forced

0-100 kmph

Other Features

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Not listed

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

KTM Duke 125

14.7 secs

Low Oil Indicator

Other Features

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Not listed

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

KTM Duke 125

Yes
Dimensions
4 visible specs
4 differences

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Seat Height

Dimensions

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

790 mm

Kawasaki Z125

815 mm

KTM Duke 125

822 mm

Overall Height

Dimensions

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

1060 mm

Kawasaki Z125

1015 mm

KTM Duke 125

1274 mm

Overall Width

Dimensions

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

755 mm

Kawasaki Z125

740 mm

KTM Duke 125

873 mm

Overall Length

Dimensions

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

2055 mm

Kawasaki Z125

1935 mm

KTM Duke 125

2002 mm
Safety
2 visible specs
2 differences

Showing all specs in Safety, with changed values marked.

Rear Brake

Safety

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

130mm Drum

Kawasaki Z125

220mm Single Disc

KTM Duke 125

230mm Disc with Floating Calliper

Front Brake

Safety

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

240mm Disc

Kawasaki Z125

290mm Single Disc

KTM Duke 125

300mm Single Disc with Radially Mounted Calliper
Engine & Performance
5 visible specs
4 differences

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Maximum Torque

Engine & Performance

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

10.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm

Kawasaki Z125

11.7 Nm @ 7,700 rpm

KTM Duke 125

12 Nm @ 8000 rpm

Maximum Power

Engine & Performance

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

11.8 HP @ 8500 rpm

Kawasaki Z125

15 HP @ 10,000 rpm

KTM Duke 125

14.5 HP @ 9250 rpm

Engine Details

Engine & Performance

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

124.4cc, Air-Cooled, 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark Single Cylinder Engine

Kawasaki Z125

125cc, Single Cylinder Engine

KTM Duke 125

124.7cc, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC, Single Cylinder Engine

Engine cc (Displacement)

Engine & Performance

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

124.4 cc

Kawasaki Z125

125 cc

KTM Duke 125

124.7 cc

Engine Kill Switch

Engine & Performance

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Not listed

Kawasaki Z125

Yes

KTM Duke 125

Not listed
Fuel & Efficiency
7 visible specs
3 differences

Showing all specs in Fuel & Efficiency, with changed values marked.

Fuel Tank Capacity

Fuel & Efficiency

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

11.5 litres

Kawasaki Z125

11 litres

KTM Duke 125

13.4 litres

Fuel System

Fuel & Efficiency

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Fuel Injection

Kawasaki Z125

Fuel Injection

KTM Duke 125

Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)

Fuel Economy

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

****

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

KTM Duke 125

****

Fuel Gauge

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Digital

Kawasaki Z125

Digital

KTM Duke 125

Digital

Mileage

Fuel & Efficiency

Different

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon mileage is 50-55 kmpl (approximate).

Kawasaki Z125

40-45 kmpl (approx)

KTM Duke 125

KTM Duke 125 mileage is 45 kmpl (approximate).

Fuel Type

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Petrol

Kawasaki Z125

Petrol

KTM Duke 125

Petrol

Low Fuel Warning Light

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

Not listed

Kawasaki Z125

Yes

KTM Duke 125

Not listed
Comfort & Convenience
2 visible specs
0 differences

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Features

Comfort & Convenience

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

****

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

KTM Duke 125

****

Comfort

Comfort & Convenience

Same

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon

****

Kawasaki Z125

Not listed

KTM Duke 125

****

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Pulsar 125 Neon vs Z125 vs Duke 125

Which is better among Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon, Kawasaki Z125 and KTM Duke 125?

The better choice depends on what you value most. Use the quick comparison, key differences, and full specifications on this page to compare Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon, Kawasaki Z125 and KTM Duke 125 by price, body style, fuel type, transmission, dimensions, performance, and available features.

How do Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon, Kawasaki Z125 and KTM Duke 125 prices compare?

Based on the available data, Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon is listed with ₹84,013, while Kawasaki Z125 is listed with ₹1.40 L, while KTM Duke 125 is listed with ₹1.79 L. Check the vehicle pages for city-specific and latest price details.

Where can I find detailed specifications for Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon, Kawasaki Z125 and KTM Duke 125?

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Can I compare similar alternatives to Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon, Kawasaki Z125 and KTM Duke 125?

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