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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
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Rs. 1.91 Lakh
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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
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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

  • RC 125 Review
  • Pulsar NS 400Z Review
    • A
      Ameen
      3 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
      9 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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    • A
      Anonymous
      1 Year ago
      5.0
      When evaluating comfort is vibration and noise levels. It performs well in this regard.
      Likes (1)
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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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