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KTM RC 125 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS 400Z

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, KTM RC 125 or Bajaj Pulsar NS 400Z? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between RC 125 and Pulsar NS 400Z. KTM RC 125 Price starts at Rs.1.91 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Bajaj Pulsar NS 400Z Price starts at Rs.1.85 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. KTM RC 125 is 1 cylinder, 124 cc Engine can generate 14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm power whereas Bajaj Pulsar NS 400Z is a 1 cylinder, 373 cc Engine can generate 39.4 bhp @ 8800 rpm power. In terms of mileage, RC 125 provides a mileage of 40 kmpl (base model), and Pulsar NS 400Z has a mileage of 28.5 kmpl (base model). KTM RC 125 is available in 2 colours & 1 variants whereas Bajaj Pulsar NS 400Z is available in 4 colours & 1 variants.

RC 125 vs Pulsar NS 400Z

Key HighlightsKTM RC 125Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
PriceRs.1.91 LakhRs.1.85 Lakh
Engine Capacity124.7 cc373 cc
Power14.34 bhp @ 9250 rpm39.4 bhp @ 8800 rpm
Mileage/Range40 kmpl28.5 kmpl
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KTM RC 125 STD bike
KTM RC 125
STD
Rs. 1.91 Lakh
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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z STD bike
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
STD
Rs. 1.85 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    2.15 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    2.08 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.0
    4.6
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    13.7 Litres
    12 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    124.7 cc
    373 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Switchable ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    Front Disc Size
    320
    320
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    29
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    29
    -
    Front Wheel Size
    17
    17
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    32
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    29
    -
    Rear Wheel Size
    17
    17
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    WAPE43
    4mUpside-DowForks
    Rear Suspension
    WP APEX MoNoshock
    MoNoshock Absorbers
    Front Tyre Size
    110/70 - R17
    110/70 - 17

    Instrumentation

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

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    check
    LED headlight
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    2 Years or 30000 km
    -

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Steel trellis frame& powder coated
    -

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    1 Down 5 Up
    Ignition
    -
    CDI
    Spark Plugs
    1 Per Cylinder
    3 Per Cylinder
    Engine Capacity
    124.7 cc
    373 cc
    Engine Type
    4-stroke engine
    Liquid Cooled& 4V& DOHC with DLC coated finger followers
    No. of Cylinders
    1
    1
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    0.096 kwh
    -
    Top Speed
    120 kmph
    154 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    58 mm x 47.2 mm
    -
    Charging Socket
    -
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    Configuration
    12.8:1
    -
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Liquid Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    check
    -
    Call/SMS Alerts
    check
    Front Storage Box
    Geo Fencing
    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    -
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    -
    Pillion Backrest
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Riding Modes
    4
    Service Reminder Indicator
    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
    check
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    check
    check
    Hazard Warning Switch
    check
    Radial Tyres
    check
    check
    Pass Light
    check
    check
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    check
    Turn Signal
    LED
    LED
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    Switchable ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Brake Assist
    Switchable ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Power Modes
    4
    Slipper Clutch
    Wet Multiplate
    Assist And Slipper Clutch
    Traction Control System
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    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    1977 mm
    -
    Height
    824 mm
    -
    Wheelbase
    1341 mm
    1344 mm
    Ground Clearance
    158 mm
    168 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    13.7 Litres
    12 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    1.5 Litres
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    Body Type
    Sports Bike
    Sports
    Seat Height
    824 mm
    807 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    160 kg
    174 kg

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Looks like a larger capacity sports bike
    • excellent performance for a small 125cc engine
    • Agile handling
    • Superbly priced for the segment it belongs to
    • Use of cycle parts from siblings makes the maintenance costs less
    • Puch-packed performance from the engine
    • Agile handling makes it fun to ride on the city streets
    • Braking entices confidence inside the new riders
    Cons
    • Expensive for a 125cc bike
    • Small engine does not suit the design theme
    • Uncomfortable over long rides
    • Design looks similar to the smaller N250 and NS200
    • Build quality could have been better considering the use of cycle parts
    • Seat comfort is not as good as you would like it to be
    • Barebone features like LCD console make it feel less premium
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    Detailed Comparison of KTM RC 125 and Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

    Safety

    RC 125 comes loaded with Switchable ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail. Pulsar NS 400Z has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Traction Control System.

    Comfort & Convenience

    KTM RC 125 has features like 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 and Bajaj Pulsar NS 400Z, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Pillion Footrest, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port.

    Transmission

    KTM RC 125 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Pulsar NS 400Z comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    KTM RC 125 has a 13.7 Litres fuel tank with 824 mm seat height. Bajaj Pulsar NS 400Z has seat height and 12 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    KTM RC 125 and Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Owner Reviews

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        Ameen
        4 Month ago
        3.0
        Good in mileage and stylish compared to other bikes. Good looking, stylish, nice for college students, office use. Best in class KTM RC 125.
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        Vijay
        10 Month ago
        1.8
        Not use for work only for style and expensive bike . More petrol consumption. Not support to sitting. And not support to Rapido or Uber or Swiggy or Zomato .
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        Likes (3)
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        Anonymous
        1 Year ago
        5.0
        When evaluating comfort is vibration and noise levels. It performs well in this regard.
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        anuj
        1 Year ago
        5.0
        Nice bike and good mileage looking very spotty bike
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        Shaikh mohammad
        1 Year ago
        4.6
        Love to ride it , people don't look at you they look at your bike
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