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Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs KTM RC 125

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or KTM RC 125? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Pulsar NS160 and RC 125. Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Price starts at Rs.1.49 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Twin Disc and KTM RC 125 Price starts at Rs.1.91 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is 1 cylinder, 160 cc Engine can generate 17.03 bhp @ 9000 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 NS160 provides a mileage of 52.2 kmpl (base model), and RC 125 has a mileage of 40 kmpl (base model). Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is available in 2 colours & 1 variants whereas KTM RC 125 is available in 2 colours & 1 variants.

Pulsar NS160 vs RC 125

Key HighlightsBajaj Pulsar NS160KTM RC 125
PriceRs.1.49 LakhRs.1.91 Lakh
Engine Capacity160.3 cc124.7 cc
Power17.03 bhp @ 9000 rpm14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Mileage/Range52.2 kmpl40 kmpl
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Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Twin Disc bike
Bajaj Pulsar NS160
Twin Disc
Rs. 1.49 Lakh
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KTM RC 125 STD bike
KTM RC 125
STD
Rs. 1.91 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    1.67 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    2.15 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.2
    4.0
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12 Litres
    13.7 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    160.3 cc
    124.7 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    Switchable ABS
    Calliper Type
    Fixed
    Fixed
    Front Disc Size
    300
    320
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    25
    29
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    25
    29
    Front Wheel Size
    17
    17
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    32
    32
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    28
    29
    Rear Wheel Size
    17
    17
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    Upside-down Forks
    WP APEX 43
    Rear Suspension
    Nitrox mono shock absorber with Canister
    WP APEX MoNoshock
    Front Tyre Size
    100/80 - 17
    110/70 - R17

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    Touch Screen Display
    Fuel level guage
    check
    check
    Gear Indicator
    check
    check
    Tachometer
    Analogue
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    check
    LED headlight
    check
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    5 Years or 75000 km
    2 Years or 30000 km

    Body & Suspension

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

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 4 Up
    1 Down 5 Up
    Ignition
    CDI
    -
    Spark Plugs
    2 Per Cylinder
    1 Per Cylinder
    Engine Capacity
    160.3 cc
    124.7 cc
    Engine Type
    4 Stroke and SOHC 4 Valve and Oil Cooled and Twin Spark BSVI DTS-i FI engine
    4-stroke engine
    No. of Cylinders
    1
    1
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    1.26 kwh
    0.096 kwh
    Battery Type
    DC MF
    -
    Top Speed
    120 kmph
    120 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    58 mm x 60.7 mm
    58 mm x 47.2 mm
    Charging Socket
    -
    Configuration
    -
    12.8:1
    Cooling type
    Oil Cooled
    Liquid Cooled

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    check
    Call/SMS Alerts
    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
    Console Type
    Semi-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
    Radial Tyres
    check
    Side Stand Alarm
    check
    -
    Pass Light
    check
    check
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    check
    Turn Signal
    Halogen Bulb
    LED
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    Dual Channel ABS
    Switchable ABS
    Brake Assist
    Dual Channel ABS
    Switchable ABS
    Power Modes
    Slipper Clutch
    Wet Multiplate
    Wet Multiplate
    Traction Control System

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2017 mm
    1977 mm
    Width
    804 mm
    -
    Height
    1060 mm
    824 mm
    Wheelbase
    1372 mm
    1341 mm
    Ground Clearance
    170 mm
    158 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12 Litres
    13.7 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    1.2 Litres
    1.5 Litres
    Body Type
    Sports Bike
    Sports Bike
    Seat Height
    805 mm
    824 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    152 kg
    160 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    check
    -

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Design is sharp and aggressive
    • Easy to ride in traffic
    • Engine is responsive and performance-rich
    • Maintenance is budget-friendly
    • Looks like a larger capacity sports bike
    • excellent performance for a small 125cc engine
    • Agile handling
    Cons
    • Looks skinny in comparison to its rivals
    • Lacks connected features like Bluetooth
    • Engine buzzes in mid-range
    • 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 NS160 and KTM RC 125

    Safety

    Pulsar NS160 comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail. RC 125 has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail.

    Comfort & Convenience

    Bajaj Pulsar NS160 has features like Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator 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 NS160 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and RC 125 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Bajaj Pulsar NS160 has a 12 Litres fuel tank with 1060 mm seat height. KTM RC 125 has 824 mm seat height and 13.7 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and KTM RC 125 Owner Reviews

    • Pulsar NS160 Review
    • RC 125 Review
      • HM
        Hello Mr.
        05 Mar 2025
        5.0
        Old features wala NS 160 mere ko bahut pasand hai kyunki uska jo digital analo lock display I like that so I buy this bike and this bike is low price and looking good. Normal speed on this bike and 160 CC like
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        Shiva
        28 Days ago
        5.0
        It is very stylish and comfortable. Best price and good pick-up.
        Likes (1)
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      • PM
        Prasanta Mandingi
        2 Month ago
        5.0
        This bike is my favourite. I want to buy this bike and more comfortable for two people. The fractures also in good condition.
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      • S
        Sonu
        2 Month ago
        3.0
        Best bike I am fan of this bike I love this bike most beautiful bike under 1.45 lakh thanks Bajaj for this bike most beautiful bike.
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        Teja
        2 Month ago
        5.0
        Good Giving good mileage about 40 per litre and low cost maintenance riding experience also very good Seating comfort also good. Illumination level for lights also very good NS 160 is very good.
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