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Bajaj Pulsar NS150 vs KTM RC 390
Complete specifications comparison to help you choose
Motorcycle Comparison
Bajaj Pulsar NS150 vs KTM RC 390 - Detailed Analysis
🏍️ Bajaj Pulsar NS150 vs KTM RC 390 - Complete Comparison Guide 2025
Deciding between the Bajaj Pulsar NS150 and KTM RC 390? 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 RC 390 costs 780,000 BDT. The Bajaj Pulsar NS150 is 189,999,430,000 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 RC 390 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 780,000 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 RC 390 if KTM's reputation, Street Sports features, and 780,000 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.
Bajaj Pulsar NS150
৳190,000,210,000
VS
KTM RC 390
৳780,000
Complete Specifications Comparison
Basic Information
Engine Type
4-stroke, air-cooled, single-cylinder
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, EFI
Engine Type
4-stroke, air-cooled, single-cylinder
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, EFI
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, Slipper Clutch
Clutch Type
Wet multi-plate
Wet, Multi-Plate, Slipper Clutch
Drive Type
Chain drive
N/A
Drive Type
Chain drive
N/A
Brand
Bajaj
KTM
Brand
Bajaj
KTM
Model
Bajaj Pulsar NS150
KTM RC 390
Model
Bajaj Pulsar NS150
KTM RC 390
Bike Name
Bajaj Pulsar NS150
KTM RC 390
Bike Name
Bajaj Pulsar NS150
KTM RC 390
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
Imported
Assembly Location
India
Imported
Status
Available
Upcoming
Status
Available
Upcoming
Colors Available
Metallic Black, Blue, Red (varies)
KTM Orange, Black, Blue
Colors Available
Metallic Black, Blue, Red (varies)
KTM Orange, Black, Blue
Battery Type
Lead-acid
Maintenance Free
Battery Type
Lead-acid
Maintenance Free
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Seat Type
Split seat
Split
Seat Type
Split seat
Split
Handle Type
Sporty
Clip-on
Handle Type
Sporty
Clip-on
Frame Type
Perimeter frame
Trellis Frame
Frame Type
Perimeter frame
Trellis Frame
Swingarm Type
Dual-sided
Cast Aluminum
Swingarm Type
Dual-sided
Cast Aluminum
Engine & Performance
Displacement (cc)
150.0
373.2
Displacement (cc)
150.0
373.2
Maximum Power
N/A
42.99
Maximum Power
N/A
42.99
Maximum Torque
N/A
367000.00
Maximum Torque
N/A
367000.00
Peak Power
17.03 HP
N/A
Peak Power
17.03 HP
N/A
Number of Cylinders
1
1
Number of Cylinders
1
1
Valve Configuration
SOHC
DOHC
Valve Configuration
SOHC
DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder
2
4
Valves Per Cylinder
2
4
Bore
57.0
N/A
Bore
57.0
N/A
Stroke
48.8
N/A
Stroke
48.8
N/A
Bore x Stroke
57 mm x 48.8 mm (estimated)
89 mm x 60 mm
Bore x Stroke
57 mm x 48.8 mm (estimated)
89 mm x 60 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
Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel Supply System
Carburetor
Electronic Fuel Injection
Ignition System
CDI
Digital
Ignition System
CDI
Digital
Engine Layout
Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve
N/A
Engine Layout
Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve
N/A
Engine Oil Grade
10W30 (recommended)
SAE 10W-40
Engine Oil Grade
10W30 (recommended)
SAE 10W-40
Valve Adjustment Interval
10000
N/A
Valve Adjustment Interval
10000
N/A
Starting System
Electric and kick start
Electric Start
Starting System
Electric and kick start
Electric Start
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
N/A
Power Mode Indicator
No
N/A
Fuel & Mileage
Engine Oil Capacity
1.0
2.0
Engine Oil Capacity
1.0
2.0
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.0
13.7
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.0
13.7
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
25
Mileage City
40
25
Mileage Highway
45
30
Mileage Highway
45
30
Load Capacity
150
150
Load Capacity
150
150
Battery Capacity
912.0
12.0
Battery Capacity
912.0
12.0
Range
Approx. 600 km per tank
N/A
Range
Approx. 600 km per tank
N/A
Range Indicator
No
N/A
Range Indicator
No
N/A
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
~3.5 seconds
Acceleration (0-60)
N/A
~3.5 seconds
Acceleration (0-100)
N/A
~6 seconds
Acceleration (0-100)
N/A
~6 seconds
Quick Shifter
No
Yes
Quick Shifter
No
Yes
Launch Control
No
No
Launch Control
No
No
Traction Control
No
Yes
Traction Control
No
Yes
Transmission & Drive
Number of Gears
5
6
Number of Gears
5
6
Gear Pattern
1 down 4 up (5-speed)
6-speed
Gear Pattern
1 down 4 up (5-speed)
6-speed
Gear Ratios
Standard commuter ratios
6-speed
Gear Ratios
Standard commuter ratios
6-speed
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
15000
Chain/Belt Life
15000
15000
Dimensions & Weight
Overall Length
2035
2000
Overall Length
2035
2000
Overall Width
765
800
Overall Width
765
800
Overall Height
1115
1130
Overall Height
1115
1130
Wheelbase
1352
1357
Wheelbase
1352
1357
Ground Clearance
165
170
Ground Clearance
165
170
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
166.0
Kerb Weight
140.0
166.0
Gross Weight
140
166
Gross Weight
140
166
Battery Weight
Approx. 2 kg
N/A
Battery Weight
Approx. 2 kg
N/A
Brakes & Safety
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic disc
Disc (ByBre, 4-piston caliper)
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic disc
Disc (ByBre, 4-piston caliper)
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc (ByBre, single-piston)
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc (ByBre, single-piston)
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 Type
No (single disc variant)
Dual Channel
Brake Pad Life
10000
10000
Brake Pad Life
10000
10000
Braking Distance
N/A
~40 m (100-0 km/h)
Braking Distance
N/A
~40 m (100-0 km/h)
Regenerative Braking
N/A
No
Regenerative Braking
N/A
No
Anti-Theft System
No
No
Anti-Theft System
No
No
Central Lock
No
N/A
Central Lock
No
N/A
Remote Lock
No
N/A
Remote Lock
No
N/A
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes
Suspension & Handling
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic fork
WP Apex 43 mm USD Forks
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic fork
WP Apex 43 mm USD Forks
Rear Suspension Type
Twin shock absorber, gas filled
WP Apex Monoshock (adjustable)
Rear Suspension Type
Twin shock absorber, gas filled
WP Apex Monoshock (adjustable)
Front Suspension Travel
130.0
N/A
Front Suspension Travel
130.0
N/A
Rear Suspension Travel
105.0
N/A
Rear Suspension Travel
105.0
N/A
Adjustable Controls
No
Yes (suspension)
Adjustable Controls
No
Yes (suspension)
Climbing Ability
Good for city and highway
N/A
Climbing Ability
Good for city and highway
N/A
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
Metzeler
Tyre Brand
Tubeless
Metzeler
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)
1 year
Battery Warranty
1 year (typical)
1 year
Battery Removable
Yes
Yes
Battery Removable
Yes
Yes
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
Full LED
Headlight Type
Halogen
Full 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
Full Digital TFT
Display Type
Digital speedometer and tachometer
Full Digital TFT
Speedometer Type
Digital
Digital TFT
Speedometer Type
Digital
Digital TFT
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)
N/A
Clock
Yes (digital)
N/A
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
Bluetooth-enabled
Mobile Connectivity
No
Bluetooth-enabled
Bluetooth Features
No
N/A
Bluetooth Features
No
N/A
Navigation
No
N/A
Navigation
No
N/A
Riding Modes
No
Yes (multiple riding modes)
Riding Modes
No
Yes (multiple riding modes)
Parking Mode
No
N/A
Parking Mode
No
N/A
Reverse Mode
N/A
No
Reverse Mode
N/A
No
Comfort & Ergonomics
Wind Protection
N/A
Full fairing
Wind Protection
N/A
Full fairing
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
N/A
Footpeg Position
Sporty
N/A
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
780000.00 BDT
Ex-showroom Price
N/A
780000.00 BDT
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
Regular Price
৳190,000,210,000
780000.00 BDT
Regular Price
৳190,000,210,000
780000.00 BDT
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Registration Cost
2200025000
30000
Registration Cost
2200025000
30000
Insurance Cost
15002000
10000
Insurance Cost
15002000
10000
EMI Options
Available
Available
EMI Options
Available
Available
Distributor/Seller
Bajaj Auto Bangladesh
Authorized KTM dealers
Distributor/Seller
Bajaj Auto Bangladesh
Authorized KTM dealers
Service Cost
N/A
30004000
Service Cost
N/A
30004000
Running Cost
Low
N/A
Running Cost
Low
N/A
Service & Maintenance
Air Filter Service Interval
5,000 km (estimated)
10,000 km
Air Filter Service Interval
5,000 km (estimated)
10,000 km
Service Reminder
No
N/A
Service Reminder
No
N/A
Spare Parts Availability
Good
Moderate
Spare Parts Availability
Good
Moderate
Service Intervals
5000
10000
Service Intervals
5000
10000
Warranty Terms
2 years / 75,000 km
2 years/20,000 km
Warranty Terms
2 years / 75,000 km
2 years/20,000 km