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KTM Duke 390 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS 400

Should you buy KTM Duke 390 or Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. KTM Duke 390 price in Delhi is Rs 313136 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z price in Delhi is Rs 185000 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Duke 390 makes 46 PS and 39 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Pulsar NS400Z stand at 40 PS and 35 Nm respectively. KTM offers the Duke 390 in 2 colours whereas the Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z comes in 4 colours. Out of 113 user reviews, Pulsar NS400Z scores 4.5 whereas the KTM Duke 390 tallies 4.4 out of 5 based on 136 user reviews..TheKTM Duke 390 Mileage is around 28.9 kmpl, while the Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Mileage is around 34 kmpl.

Duke 390 vs Pulsar NS400Z

Key HighlightsDuke 390Pulsar NS400Z
Mileage (Overall)28.9 kmpl34 kmpl
Max Power46 PS @ 8500 rpm40 PS @ 8800 rpm
Body TypeSports Naked BikesSports Bikes
Engine TypeSingle Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI EngineLiquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC with DLC coated finger followers
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KTM Duke 390 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 Comparison

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        KTM Duke 390
        KTM Duke 390
        Rs3.13 Lakh*
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            Bajaj Pulsar NS 400
            Bajaj Pulsar NS 400
            Rs1.85 Lakh*
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          Basic Information
          On-Road Price
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          Rs.3.61 Lakh onwards
          Rs.2.21 Lakh onwards
          Mileage (Overall)
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          28.9 kmpl
          34 kmpl
          Max Power
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          46 PS @ 8500 rpm
          40 PS @ 8800 rpm
          User Rating
          4.4
          Based on 136 Reviews
          4.5
          Based on 113 Reviews
          Body Type
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          Sports Naked Bikes
          Sports Bikes
          EMI Starts
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          		₹ 10,448
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          Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
          		₹ 6,378
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          Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
          Insurance
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          Rs.20,700
          Duke 390 Insurance
          Rs.20,741
          Pulsar NS400Z Insurance
          Colours
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          		Atlantic BlueElectronic OrangeBrooklyn BlackGlossy Racing RedPearl Metallic WhitePewter Grey
          Brochure
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          Brochure not available
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          Engine and Transmission
          Engine Type
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          Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
          Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC with DLC coated finger followers
          Displacement
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          398.63 cc
          373.27 cc
          No. of Cylinders
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          1
          1
          Cooling System
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          Liquid Cooled
          Liquid Cooled
          Valve Per Cylinder
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          -
          4
          Fuel Supply
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          Fuel Injection
          Fuel Injection
          Clutch
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          Assist & Slipper
          Assist & Slipper clutch
          Ignition
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          Contactless, Controlled, Fully Electronic Ignition System With Digital Ignition Timing Adjustment
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          Gear Box
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          6 Speed
          6 Speed
          Bore
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          89 mm
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          Stroke
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          64 mm
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          Compression Ratio
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          12.71:1
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          Emission Type
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          bs6-2.0
          bs6-2.0
          Max Torque
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          39 Nm @ 6500 rpm
          35 Nm @ 6500 rpm
          Starting
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          Self Start Only
          Self Start Only
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          Features
          Instrument Console
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          Digital
          Digital
          Bluetooth Connectivity
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          Bluetooth
          Navigation
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          		Yes
          Call/SMS Alerts
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          -
          		Yes
          USB Charging Port
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          		YesYes
          Speedometer
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          Digital
          Digital
          Techometer
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          Digital
          Digital
          Tripmeter
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          Digital
          Digital
          Odometer
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          Digital
          Digital
          Additional Features Of Variant
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          Ride-by-wire
          Throttle Control
          Seat Type
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          Split
          Split
          Handle Type
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          Hydroformed tubular Street fighter handlebar
          Body Graphics
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          		YesYes
          Clock
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          Digital
          		Yes
          Stepup Seat
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          		Yes
          -
          Passenger Footrest
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          		YesYes
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          Features and Safety
          Mobile Application
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          -
          		Yes
          Fuel Gauge
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          Digital
          Digital
          Riding Modes
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          		Yes
          Rain,Road,Off-Road,Sports
          Traction Control
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          		YesYes
          Launch Control
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          		Yes
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          Quick Shifter
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          		Yes
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          Additional Features
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          Ride-by-wire
          Throttle Control
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          Performance
          Overall Mileage
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          28.9 kmpl
          34 kmpl
          Top Speed
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          167 kmph
          154 kmph
          Dimensions and Capacity
          Fuel Capacity
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          15 L
          12 L
          Saddle Height
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          820 mm
          807 mm
          Ground Clearance
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          183 mm
          168 mm
          Wheelbase
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          1354 mm
          1344 mm
          Kerb Weight
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          168.3 kg
          174 kg
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          Electricals
          Headlight
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          LED
          LED
          Taillight
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          LED
          LED
          Turn Signal Lamp
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          LED
          LED
          DRLs
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          		Yes
          Projector Headlights
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          -
          		Yes
          LED Taillights
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          		YesYes
          Low Fuel Indicator
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          		YesYes
          Pilot Lamps
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          -
          		Yes
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          Tyres and Brakes
          Front Brake Diameter
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          320 mm
          320 mm
          Rear Brake Diameter
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          240 mm
          230 mm
          Underpinnings
          Frame
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          Split-Trellis frame
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          Pros & Cons

          • Pros
          • Cons

          • KTM Duke 390

            • Sharp brakes
            • Incredibly exciting performance
            • Suspension feels comfortable even in stock setup
            • Low seat height makes it accessible to different riders
            • Feature-packed console
            • Great engine heat dissipation - riders won't feel much engine heat on their legs, even when the bike is not moving

            Bajaj Pulsar NS 400

            • Incredibly well priced, makes it great value-for-money
            • Powerful motor offers thrilling performance
            • Strong brakes, bike stops really quickly when you want it to

          • KTM Duke 390

            • Aggressive design might not appeal to everyone
            • Some panel gaps are not nice to look at
            • Metzeler tyres aren't very grippy when you ride aggressively
            • Engine still has some vibrations

            Bajaj Pulsar NS 400

            • Looks too similar to other NS series Pulsars
            • Engine doesn’t feel as refined as the new N series Pulsars
            • Front-end feels twitchy on bumps and in corners

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          User Reviews of Comparison

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          • Pulsar NS400Z
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            mohamed on Jan 11, 2025
            4.3
            Segment killer 39T
            It's the one of the most powerfull machine It's the segment killer It's real name is The rocket That the sound is very nice The mileage is just okay The look vise the sharp end and the structure of the ktm is covering the students and mans then that the engine is so power full. The most beautiful is that headlights
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            mv on Jan 10, 2025
            4.5
            Super bike
            The KTM Duke 390 is a fantastic choice for [type of rider, e.g., daily commuters, weekend adventurers] with its [key selling point, e.g., excellent fuel efficiency, powerful engine, comfortable riding position]. Its [positive feature, e.g., responsive handling, smooth acceleration, stylish design] really shines, making it a joy to ride on both city streets and open roads
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            ashish on Jan 08, 2025
            4.7
            Good bike.
            The bike is very good loking and the bike has good seppd over all a good bike under 350000 a loud sound smoth control and i personaly like the braking of this bike all the other bike are good but this bike aaa superrrrrrrr duperrrrr op bike i have ever seen i can do velhi stopi i have defeted splender
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            jerome on Jan 06, 2025
            4.0
            Ktm 390 beast
            It is a monster compared to other vehicles in this segment powerful 390cc engine good for city rides and long rides but its still sometimes gets out of control because of over speeding.mileage was bit lower compared to other vehicles in this segment we can roughly get about 20-27.overall this was a beast
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            popeye on Jan 05, 2025
            4.0
            My own review
            I bought this bike on 2023 november and its been an year ,its good in highway and city.but mileage oops.. but safety and comfort wise is so good and u drive all day in 110kmph without any issue and highways mileage we get around 28 in city its around 19-22 and maintenance its bit heavy only.but worth it..
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            naveen on Dec 28, 2024
            4.3
            Ns 400 is a nice
            Ns 400 is a nice and a aggressive performance bike with a less cost. I had a test ride experience last week and it feels soo smooth riding with a aggressive nature engine and it has 4 ride modes and each ride modes it feels the power delivery difference and ABS brakes difference you can feel last week I test ride the bike and I booked the bike and 19 jan it will be getting delivered so I was waiting for jan 19 soo much exited to ride this masterpiece🤩🥰😍
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            vinoth on Dec 27, 2024
            4.3
            Ns 400 ownership review
            The bike i owned ns400 is good for long and mid range ride It does not sutiable for traffic its heat our engine and the mrf tyre is not at all wel satisfy the customer other then all are top notch given in this price of specfication and also slipperclutch is very usefull Little vibrations belongs on 3500 rpm to 5500 rpm on mis throtle and little display issue also be there but that was been claimable warrenty
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            suvadeep on Dec 12, 2024
            5.0
            This bike is so amazing
            This bike is so amazing literally so much power this bike provided also the brake are super The Riding Comfortable is Very nice and the Best part of the bike is The Speed and The look this Bike has So much Road presence also The bike price is so low that why most of the people Can buy this Things and Enjoy Very Well
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            sachin on Dec 11, 2024
            5.0
            Meghnagar mein bike bahut acchi
            Meghnagar mein bike bahut acchi hai iske mileage iski speed bike Karo ke liye bike bahut badhiya chij hai aur bhi bahut aise feature hai jo ki bahut fantastic and awesome hai mere dost ne bike kharidi hai Maine chalai bhi hai bahut badhiya chalti hai aur usse badhiya bhagati bhi hai aur price bhi ek dam normal sa hai
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            gaurav on Dec 08, 2024
            4.5
            Ultimate Performance Bike
            I am a bike enthusiast. This bike is better than Dominor 400. It is light weight and accelerates faster than any Bajaj Bike.It is a powerful and feature-packed motorcycle with a sleek design, smooth performance, and robust braking. If you are looking for a sporty all performance bike look no further. This one ticks all the boxes.
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          FAQs on KTM Duke 390 and Bajaj Pulsar NS 400

          Q) Which bike is better KTM Duke 390 or Bajaj Pulsar NS 400?

          A) As per our average user rating, KTM Duke 390 has a score of 4.4/5 while Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 has rate of 4.5 /5.

          Q) Which bike among KTM Duke 390 and Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 is cheaper?

          A) KTM Duke 390 price starts at Rs 313136 & Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 price starts at Rs 185000 in Delhi . Bajaj Pulsar NS 400 is cheaper between these.
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