KTM Duke 125 vs Yamaha MT-125 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS125 Comparison

Updated: 03, Mar, 2024 10:45 PM

	KTM Duke 125 Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 1,78,892 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 3 views All time: 3856559 views	Yamaha MT-125 Expected Price ₹ 1,20,000 * Delhi. May vary. Expected POPULARITY This week: 233 views All time: 1595239 views	Bajaj Pulsar NS125 Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 99,571 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 10 views All time: 358042 views
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Ground Clearance
	155 mm	160 mm	179 mm
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	13.4 litres	10 litres	12 litres
	Wheelbase
	1367 mm	1325 mm	1353 mm
	Seat Height
	822 mm	810 mm	805 mm
	Kerb Weight
	159 kg	142 kg	144 kg
	Overall Length
	2002 mm	1960 mm	2012 mm
	Overall Width
	873 mm	800 mm	810 mm
	Overall Height
	1274 mm	1065 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).	Yamaha MT-15 mileage is 47.6 kmpl (company-claimed).	Bajaj Pulsar NS125 mileage is 50-55 kmpl (approximate).
	Top Speed
	KTM Duke 125 top speed is 120 kmph (speedo-indicated).	Yamaha MT-15 top speed is around 120 kmph (approximate).	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.	In terms of performance, the 125cc streetfighter can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 14 seconds.	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	Constant Mesh	Constant Mesh
	Bore
	58 mm	52 mm	54.0 mm
	Stroke
	47.2 mm	58.7 mm	58.8 mm
	Compression Ratio
	12.8:1	11.2 : 1	NA
	Engine Details
	124.7cc, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC, Single Cylinder Engine	125cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC Engine	124.45cc, Air-Cooled, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, SOHC, Single Cylinder, DTS-i Ei Engine
	Maximum Power
	14.5 HP @ 9250 rpm	14.7 HP @ 10,000 rpm	12 HP @ 8500 rpm
	Maximum Torque
	12 Nm @ 8000 rpm	11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm	11 Nm @ 7000 rpm
	Number of Gears
	6	6	5
	Cooling
	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooling	Air Cooled
	Emission Norms
	BS6-Compliant	BS6 Phase 2	BS6-Compliant
	Fuel System
	Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)	Electronic Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
	Lubrication
	Wet Sump, Forced	Wet Sump	NA
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	ABS Light
			NA
	Service Reminder
		NA	NA
	Low Oil Indicator
		NA	NA
	Low Battery Indicator
		NA	NA
	Fuel Gauge
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Tachometer
	Digital	Digital	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)	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	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	Kawasaki Z125, KTM Duke 125, Suzuki GSX-S125, Honda CB125R, Aprilia Tuono 125	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)

	Voltage
	12V	NA	12V
	Capacity
	8Ah	NA	8Ah
	Battery Type
	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free	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

	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 125cc street bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 14.7 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 125cc streetfighter can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 14 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 125cc motorcycle can accelerate from 0-60 kmph in around 6 seconds.
	Comfort

	Fuel Economy

	Features

	Build Quality

	Value for Money

BRAKES AND TYRES
	Tubeless Tyres

	Front Brake
	300mm Single Disc with Radially Mounted Calliper	292mm Hydraulic Single Disc	240mm Disc
	Alloy Wheels

	Rear Brake
	230mm Disc with Floating Calliper	220mm Hydraulic Single Disc	130mm Drum
	Wheel Type
	Alloys	Alloys	NA
	ABS
	1-Channel		NA
	Front Tyre
	110/70-R17	100/80-17 M/C 52S	80/100-17
	Rear Tyre
	150/60-R17	140/70-17 M/C 66S	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	41mm Upside-Down Telescopic Forks	Telescopic Forks
	Rear Suspension
	WP Monoshock, 10 Step Adjustable	Swingarm, (Link Type Suspension)	5-Step Monoshock
	Frame (Chassis)
	Split-Trellis Frame (Tubular)	Diamond	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	Darkness is the Next Level	Lean Mean Street Machine
	Bike Variant
	2024 KTM Duke 125 (New Model)	2024 Yamaha MT-125	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 Yamaha MT-125 is expected to be priced around Rs 1.20 lakh in India (ex-showroom).	2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS125 price is Rs 99,571 (ex-showroom).
	Colour Options
	Electronic Orange and Ceramic White	Icon Blue, Tech Black, Storm Fluo	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.