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Bajaj Pulsar NS150 vs KTM 490 Duke

Complete specifications comparison to help you choose

Motorcycle Comparison
Bajaj Pulsar NS150

Bajaj Pulsar NS150

৳190,000,210,000
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KTM 490 Duke

KTM 490 Duke

৳1,050,000
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Bajaj Pulsar NS150 vs KTM 490 Duke - Detailed Analysis

🏍️ Bajaj Pulsar NS150 vs KTM 490 Duke - Complete Comparison Guide 2025

Deciding between the Bajaj Pulsar NS150 and KTM 490 Duke? This comprehensive comparison covers everything you need to know to make the right choice for your motorcycle needs in Bangladesh.

💰 Price Comparison Bangladesh 2025

The Bajaj Pulsar NS150 is priced at 190,000,210,000 BDT while the KTM 490 Duke costs 1,050,000 BDT. The Bajaj Pulsar NS150 is 189,999,160,000 BDT more expensive. Both bikes offer excellent value in their respective segments.

🔧 Technical Specifications

The Bajaj Pulsar NS150 features a N/Acc engine from Bajaj, making it a strong contender in the Sports Bike category. The KTM 490 Duke comes with a N/Acc engine from KTM, positioning it well in the Street Sports segment.

⚡ Key Comparison Points

  • Brand Reputation: Bajaj vs KTM - Both established names in Bangladesh
  • Engine Capacity: N/Acc vs N/Acc
  • Price Point: 190,000,210,000 BDT vs 1,050,000 BDT
  • Bike Category: Sports Bike vs Street Sports
  • Target Market: Different riding preferences and budgets

🎯 Which Motorcycle to Choose?

Choose Bajaj Pulsar NS150 if you prefer Bajaj's engineering, Sports Bike characteristics, and the 190,000,210,000 BDT price point suits your budget.

Choose KTM 490 Duke if KTM's reputation, Street Sports features, and 1,050,000 BDT pricing align better with your requirements.

🏆 Final Recommendation

Both motorcycles have strong dealer networks in Bangladesh. Consider test riding both bikes before making your final decision. Factor in after-sales service, spare parts availability, and fuel efficiency based on your specific usage pattern.

💡 Expert Tip: Visit authorized dealers in Dhaka, Chittagong, or your local area to experience both bikes firsthand and negotiate the best price including insurance and registration.

Complete Specifications Comparison

Basic Information

Engine Type
4-stroke, air-cooled, single-cylinder
4-stroke, Liquid Cooled
Engine Type
4-stroke, air-cooled, single-cylinder
4-stroke, Liquid Cooled
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Transmission Type
Manual, 5-speed
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual, 5-speed
Manual
Clutch Type
Wet multi-plate
Wet Multi-plate
Clutch Type
Wet multi-plate
Wet Multi-plate
Drive Type
Chain drive
Chain Drive
Drive Type
Chain drive
Chain Drive
Brand
Bajaj
KTM
Brand
Bajaj
KTM
Model
Bajaj Pulsar NS150
KTM 490 Duke
Model
Bajaj Pulsar NS150
KTM 490 Duke
Bike Name
Bajaj Pulsar NS150
KTM 490 Duke
Bike Name
Bajaj Pulsar NS150
KTM 490 Duke
Model Year
2024
2025
Model Year
2024
2025
Category/Type
Sports Bike
Street Sports
Category/Type
Sports Bike
Street Sports
Country of Origin
India
Austria
Country of Origin
India
Austria
Assembly Location
India
Austria
Assembly Location
India
Austria
Status
Available
Available
Status
Available
Available
Colors Available
Metallic Black, Blue, Red (varies)
Multiple
Colors Available
Metallic Black, Blue, Red (varies)
Multiple
Battery Type
Lead-acid
N/A
Battery Type
Lead-acid
N/A
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Seat Type
Split seat
Split Seat
Seat Type
Split seat
Split Seat
Handle Type
Sporty
Sporty
Handle Type
Sporty
Sporty
Frame Type
Perimeter frame
Steel Trellis Frame
Frame Type
Perimeter frame
Steel Trellis Frame
Swingarm Type
Dual-sided
Aluminum
Swingarm Type
Dual-sided
Aluminum

Engine & Performance

Displacement (cc)
150.0
488.8
Displacement (cc)
150.0
488.8
Maximum Power
N/A
55.00
Maximum Power
N/A
55.00
Maximum Torque
N/A
52.00
Maximum Torque
N/A
52.00
Peak Power
17.03 HP
55 HP
Peak Power
17.03 HP
55 HP
Number of Cylinders
1
2
Number of Cylinders
1
2
Valve Configuration
SOHC
DOHC
Valve Configuration
SOHC
DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder
2
4
Valves Per Cylinder
2
4
Bore
57.0
89.0
Bore
57.0
89.0
Stroke
48.8
80.0
Stroke
48.8
80.0
Bore x Stroke
57 mm x 48.8 mm (estimated)
89 x 80 mm
Bore x Stroke
57 mm x 48.8 mm (estimated)
89 x 80 mm
Compression Ratio
10.0:1 (estimated)
12.6:1
Compression Ratio
10.0:1 (estimated)
12.6:1
Cooling System
Air-cooled
Liquid Cooled
Cooling System
Air-cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuel Supply System
Carburetor
Fuel Injection
Fuel Supply System
Carburetor
Fuel Injection
Ignition System
CDI
Digital
Ignition System
CDI
Digital
Engine Layout
Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve
Parallel Twin
Engine Layout
Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve
Parallel Twin
Engine Oil Grade
10W30 (recommended)
SAE 10W-40
Engine Oil Grade
10W30 (recommended)
SAE 10W-40
Valve Adjustment Interval
10000
15000
Valve Adjustment Interval
10000
15000
Starting System
Electric and kick start
Electric
Starting System
Electric and kick start
Electric
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Power-to-Weight Ratio
0.12 HP/kg
N/A
Power-to-Weight Ratio
0.12 HP/kg
N/A
Power Consumption
N/A
N/A
Power Consumption
N/A
N/A
Motor Power
N/A
N/A
Motor Power
N/A
N/A
Emission Standard
BS6 compliant
Euro 5
Emission Standard
BS6 compliant
Euro 5
Battery Power
N/A
N/A
Battery Power
N/A
N/A
Power Mode Indicator
No
Yes
Power Mode Indicator
No
Yes

Fuel & Mileage

Engine Oil Capacity
1.0
2.1
Engine Oil Capacity
1.0
2.1
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.0
14.0
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.0
14.0
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Average Mileage
40.0
25.0
Average Mileage
40.0
25.0
Mileage City
40
N/A
Mileage City
40
N/A
Mileage Highway
45
N/A
Mileage Highway
45
N/A
Load Capacity
150
N/A
Load Capacity
150
N/A
Battery Capacity
912.0
N/A
Battery Capacity
912.0
N/A
Range
Approx. 600 km per tank
~350 km
Range
Approx. 600 km per tank
~350 km
Range Indicator
No
Yes
Range Indicator
No
Yes
Range Per Charge (Eco)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Eco)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Normal)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Normal)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Sport)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Sport)
N/A
N/A
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
Yes

Performance & Speed

Top Speed
120
170
Top Speed
120
170
Acceleration (0-60)
N/A
N/A
Acceleration (0-60)
N/A
N/A
Acceleration (0-100)
N/A
~4.0 seconds
Acceleration (0-100)
N/A
~4.0 seconds
Quick Shifter
No
No
Quick Shifter
No
No
Launch Control
No
No
Launch Control
No
No
Traction Control
No
No
Traction Control
No
No

Transmission & Drive

Number of Gears
5
6
Number of Gears
5
6
Gear Pattern
1 down 4 up (5-speed)
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Gear Pattern
1 down 4 up (5-speed)
1-N-2-3-4-5-6
Gear Ratios
Standard commuter ratios
N/A
Gear Ratios
Standard commuter ratios
N/A
Primary Drive
Chain
Chain
Primary Drive
Chain
Chain
Final Drive
Chain
Chain
Final Drive
Chain
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
Chain
Chain/Belt Life
15000
N/A
Chain/Belt Life
15000
N/A

Dimensions & Weight

Overall Length
2035
2020
Overall Length
2035
2020
Overall Width
765
830
Overall Width
765
830
Overall Height
1115
1070
Overall Height
1115
1070
Wheelbase
1352
1370
Wheelbase
1352
1370
Ground Clearance
165
180
Ground Clearance
165
180
Seat Height
790
830
Seat Height
790
830
Step-up Seat Height
N/A
N/A
Step-up Seat Height
N/A
N/A
Kerb Weight
140.0
189.0
Kerb Weight
140.0
189.0
Gross Weight
140
189
Gross Weight
140
189
Battery Weight
Approx. 2 kg
N/A
Battery Weight
Approx. 2 kg
N/A

Brakes & Safety

Front Brake Type
Hydraulic disc
Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Front Brake Size
260.0
320.0
Front Brake Size
260.0
320.0
Rear Brake Size
130.0
230.0
Rear Brake Size
130.0
230.0
ABS Type
No (single disc variant)
Dual Channel ABS
ABS Type
No (single disc variant)
Dual Channel ABS
Brake Pad Life
10000
N/A
Brake Pad Life
10000
N/A
Braking Distance
N/A
N/A
Braking Distance
N/A
N/A
Regenerative Braking
N/A
No
Regenerative Braking
N/A
No
Anti-Theft System
No
No
Anti-Theft System
No
No
Central Lock
No
No
Central Lock
No
No
Remote Lock
No
No
Remote Lock
No
No
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes

Suspension & Handling

Front Suspension Type
Telescopic fork
WP USD Forks
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic fork
WP USD Forks
Rear Suspension Type
Twin shock absorber, gas filled
WP Monoshock
Rear Suspension Type
Twin shock absorber, gas filled
WP Monoshock
Front Suspension Travel
130.0
130.0
Front Suspension Travel
130.0
130.0
Rear Suspension Travel
105.0
150.0
Rear Suspension Travel
105.0
150.0
Adjustable Controls
No
Yes
Adjustable Controls
No
Yes
Climbing Ability
Good for city and highway
Good
Climbing Ability
Good for city and highway
Good

Wheels & Tires

Front Tyre Size
80/100-17 tubeless
110/70-17
Front Tyre Size
80/100-17 tubeless
110/70-17
Rear Tyre Size
100/90-17 tubeless
150/60-17
Rear Tyre Size
100/90-17 tubeless
150/60-17
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Tyre Brand
Tubeless
Varies
Tyre Brand
Tubeless
Varies
Tyre Life
15000
15000
Tyre Life
15000
15000
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Wheel Material
Alloy
Alloy
Wheel Material
Alloy
Alloy

Electrical & Battery

Motor Efficiency
N/A
N/A
Motor Efficiency
N/A
N/A
Motor Life
N/A
N/A
Motor Life
N/A
N/A
Motor Placement
N/A
N/A
Motor Placement
N/A
N/A
Motor Controller
N/A
N/A
Motor Controller
N/A
N/A
Controller Voltage
N/A
N/A
Controller Voltage
N/A
N/A
Controller Life
N/A
N/A
Controller Life
N/A
N/A
Battery Voltage
12.0
N/A
Battery Voltage
12.0
N/A
Battery Rating
9 Ah
N/A
Battery Rating
9 Ah
N/A
Battery Life
2
N/A
Battery Life
2
N/A
Battery Warranty
1 year (typical)
N/A
Battery Warranty
1 year (typical)
N/A
Battery Removable
Yes
N/A
Battery Removable
Yes
N/A
Battery Replacement Cost
1500
N/A
Battery Replacement Cost
1500
N/A
Battery Health Check
No
N/A
Battery Health Check
No
N/A
Battery Life Indicator
No
N/A
Battery Life Indicator
No
N/A
Battery Management System
N/A
N/A
Battery Management System
N/A
N/A
Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Charging Port
N/A
N/A
Charging Port
N/A
N/A
Charging Input
N/A
N/A
Charging Input
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
USB Charging
No
No
USB Charging
No
No

Lighting & Display

Error Code Display
No
Yes
Error Code Display
No
Yes
Headlight Type
Halogen
LED
Headlight Type
Halogen
LED
Tail Light Type
LED
LED
Tail Light Type
LED
LED
Turn Signal Type
LED
LED
Turn Signal Type
LED
LED
DRL
No
Yes
DRL
No
Yes
Hazard Light
No
Yes
Hazard Light
No
Yes
Display Type
Digital speedometer and tachometer
TFT Digital
Display Type
Digital speedometer and tachometer
TFT Digital
Speedometer Type
Digital
TFT Digital
Speedometer Type
Digital
TFT Digital
Odometer Type
Digital
Digital
Odometer Type
Digital
Digital
Tachometer Type
Digital
Digital
Tachometer Type
Digital
Digital
Fuel Gauge Type
Digital
Digital
Fuel Gauge Type
Digital
Digital
Clock
Yes (digital)
Yes
Clock
Yes (digital)
Yes
Pass Light Switch
Yes
Yes
Pass Light Switch
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Indicator
No
Yes
Side Stand Indicator
No
Yes

Technology & Features

Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Mobile Connectivity
No
Yes
Mobile Connectivity
No
Yes
Bluetooth Features
No
Yes
Bluetooth Features
No
Yes
Navigation
No
No
Navigation
No
No
Riding Modes
No
Street, Sport
Riding Modes
No
Street, Sport
Parking Mode
No
No
Parking Mode
No
No
Reverse Mode
N/A
No
Reverse Mode
N/A
No

Comfort & Ergonomics

Wind Protection
N/A
Minimal
Wind Protection
N/A
Minimal
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Footrest
Yes
Yes
Pillion Footrest
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rails
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rails
Yes
Yes
Footpeg Position
Sporty
Sporty
Footpeg Position
Sporty
Sporty
Storage Compartments
No
No
Storage Compartments
No
No
Under Seat Storage
No
No
Under Seat Storage
No
No

Pricing & Availability

Ex-showroom Price
N/A
1050000.00 BDT
Ex-showroom Price
N/A
1050000.00 BDT
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
Regular Price
৳190,000,210,000
1050000.00 BDT
Regular Price
৳190,000,210,000
1050000.00 BDT
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Registration Cost
2200025000
30000
Registration Cost
2200025000
30000
Insurance Cost
15002000
3000040000
Insurance Cost
15002000
3000040000
EMI Options
Available
Available
EMI Options
Available
Available
Distributor/Seller
Bajaj Auto Bangladesh
KTM Bangladesh
Distributor/Seller
Bajaj Auto Bangladesh
KTM Bangladesh
Service Cost
N/A
N/A
Service Cost
N/A
N/A
Running Cost
Low
Moderate
Running Cost
Low
Moderate

Service & Maintenance

Air Filter Service Interval
5,000 km (estimated)
15,000 km
Air Filter Service Interval
5,000 km (estimated)
15,000 km
Service Reminder
No
Yes
Service Reminder
No
Yes
Spare Parts Availability
Good
Good
Spare Parts Availability
Good
Good
Service Intervals
5000
10000
Service Intervals
5000
10000
Warranty Terms
2 years / 75,000 km
2 years
Warranty Terms
2 years / 75,000 km
2 years
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