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Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Vs KTM 125 Duke Vs Yamaha MT-15 comparison

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Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Price
KTM 125 Duke Price
Yamaha MT-15 Price
Ex-Showroom Price
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₹ 1.1 Lakh
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₹ 1.6 Lakh
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Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Vs KTM 125 Duke Vs Yamaha MT-15 Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the Pulsar NS160 Vs 125 Duke Vs MT-15 on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2021. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

Pulsar NS160 Vs 125 Duke Vs MT-15 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 1.1 Lakh. On the other hand, KTM 125 Duke price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 1.6 Lakh Lastly, the Yamaha MT-15 starts at ₹ 1.4 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 1.41 Lakh for the fully-loaded model.

SummaryBajaj Pulsar NS160KTM 125 DukeYamaha MT-15
Price₹ 1.1 Lakh₹ 1.6 Lakh₹ 1.4 Lakh
ManufacturerBajajKTMYamaha
Body TypeSportsSportsSports
Mileage45.00 Km/l34.50 Km/l48.00 Km/l
Power17.00 bhp14.30 bhp19.00 bhp
Engine160.3 CC124.7 CC155.0 CC
Fuel TypePetrolPetrolPetrol

Pulsar NS160 Vs 125 Duke Vs MT-15 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 base engine returns 45 Km/l. The KTM 125 Duke base returns 35 Km/l. The Yamaha MT-15 basic model, on the other hand, gives 48 Km/l.

Pulsar NS160 Vs 125 Duke Vs MT-15 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the KTM 125 Duke comes in bhp Petrol engine. Lastly, the Yamaha MT-15 is offered in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine

Engine CC 160.3 cc124.7 cc155.0 cc
No Of Cylinder 111
Max Power 17 bhp @ 9000 rpm14.3 bhp @ 9250 rpm19 bhp @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque 14.6 Nm @ 7250 rpm12 Nm @ 8000 rpm15 Nm @ 8500 rpm
Valves Per Cylinder 241
Fuel Delivery Fuel InjectionFuel InjectionFuel Injection
Cooling System Oil CooledLiquid CooledLiquid Cooled
Starting Mechanism Kick / Self StartSelf StartSelf Start
Emission Standard BS VIN/ABS VI
Bore N/A58 mmN/A
Emission N/ABS VIN/A
Stroke N/A47.2 mmN/A
Throttle Body N/ATB 33N/A

Fuel Consumption

Fuel Tank Capacity 12.0 L10.2 L11.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity 2.4 LN/AN/A
Mileage 45.00 Km/l34.50 Km/l48.00 Km/l
Overall Riding Range N/AN/AN/A

Dimension and Weight

Kerb Weight 151 kg148 kg138 kg
Length 2017 mm1993 mm2020 mm
Width 803 mm789 mm800 mm
Height 1060 mm1083 mm1070 mm
Wheelbase 1372 mm1366 mm1335 mm
Ground Clearance 177 mm155 mm155 mm
Seat Height 805 mm818 mm810 mm

Transmission

No. Of Gears 5 Gears6 Gears6 Gears
Clutch Wet Multi-plate5 Plate, Wet Multi-disc Clutch, Mechanically ActuatedN/A
Compression Ratio N/A12.8:1N/A

Chassis and Suspension

Chassis Type N/ASteel Trellis Frame, Powder CoatedDeltabox
Front Suspension Telescopic With Anti-friction BushWP Upside-Down 43mmTelescopic Fork
Rear Suspension Nitrox Mono Shock Absorber With CanisterWP Monoshock, 10 Step AdjustSwingarm (link Suspension)
Suspension Travel (Front) N/A140 mmN/A
Suspension Travel (Rear) N/A60 mmN/A

Braking

Front Brake Type DiscDiscDisc
Rear Brake Type DiscDiscDisc
Front Disc/Drum Size 260 mm300 mm282 mm
Rear Disc/Drum Size 230 mm230 mm220 mm

Wheel and Tyres

Wheel Size 17 inches17 inchesN/A
Wheel Type Alloy WheelsAlloyAlloy Wheels
Front Tyre 90/90 -17 49 P Tubeless110/70-R17100/80-17M/C 52P (Tubeless)
Rear Tyre 120/80 -17 61 P Tubeless150/60-R17140/70-17M/C 66H (Tubeless)

Electricals

Battery 12V Full DC MFN/A12 V, 4.0 Ah(10 HR)
Headlight H4 (12V 55/60W)HalogenLED
Tail Light LEDLEDLED

Standard Features

SpeedometerDigitalDigitalDigital
TachometerAnalogueDigitalDigital
Gear Indicatorcrossticktick
Fuel Warning Indicatortickticktick
Fuel Gaugetickticktick
Low Oil Indicatortickcrosstick
Low Battery Indicatortickcrosstick
Pillion Seattickticktick
Pillion Grabrailticktickcross
Engine Kill Switchtickticktick
Clockticktickcross
Tripmeter TypeDigitalDigitalDigital
Tripmeter Counttickticktick
Pass Lighttickticktick
ABStickticktick
AHO (Automatic Headlamps On)tick--
Back-lit Switchgeartick--
BSIV Compliant Enginetick--
Clear-Lens Indicator Lensestick--
Single Channel ABS-cross-

Additonal Features

Key Features

Absolute Controlcrosscross-
Bluetoothcross--
Explore all roadscross--
Long-ride Readycross--
Navigationcross--
Retro Flavor Tourercross--
For Daily Adventure-cross-
For Non-stop Fun-cross-
Next-gen Technology-cross-
Bi Functional LED Headlights--tick
Negative LCD Displaywith Gear Shift Indication--tick
Raised LED Tail Light--tick

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Bajaj Pulsar NS160
Twin Disc ABS BS VI
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KTM 125 Duke
STD BS VI
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Yamaha MT-15
STD
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