Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs KTM RC 390

KTM RC 390 Price starts at Rs. 3.23 Lakh which is Rs. 2.00 Lakh costlier than base model of Bajaj Pulsar 180 priced at Rs. 1.22 Lakh. In technical specifications, Bajaj Pulsar 180 is powered by 178.61 cc engine , while KTM RC 390 is powered by 373.27 cc engine. Bajaj Pulsar 180 is available in 4 different colours while KTM RC 390 comes with 4 colours. The Comparison Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs KTM RC 390 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Pulsar 180 vs RC 390

Key Highlights Pulsar 180 STDRC 390 GP Edition
Engine Type 4 Stroke, Air cooled, Single Cylinder DTSi Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Max Power 17 PS @ 8500 rpm 43.5 PS @ 9000 rpm

Pulsar 180 vs RC 390 Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar 180 STDKTM RC 390 GP Edition
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Brand Name Bajaj KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.22 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.23 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, Air cooled, Single Cylinder DTSi Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Max Power 17 PS @ 8500 rpm 43.5 PS @ 9000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar 180 Colors
KTM RC 390 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Single Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 3,661 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 8,836 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 10,750 Pulsar 180 Insurance Rs. 22,541 RC 390 Insurance
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Spark Plugs
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1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
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4
Claimed Top Speed
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169 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
BS6.2
BS6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
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Engine Type
4 Stroke, Air cooled, Single Cylinder DTSi
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Engine Displacement
178.61 cc
373.27 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
17 PS @ 8500 rpm
43.5 PS @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque
15 Nm @ 6500 rpm
37 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Bore
...
89 mm
Stroke
...
60 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
...
12.88:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
...
4 Piston
Rear Caliper
...
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
...
29 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
...
6.49s
Braking 60-0 km/h
...
17.13m

Suspension-Front
Telescopic Dia 37
Wp Apex Usd Forks, 43 mm Diameter
Suspension-Rear
Twin Shock absorber, Gas filled with Canister
Wp Apex Monoshock, 10 Step Adjustable

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
...
29 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
...
29 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
...
29 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
...
30 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-17, Rear :-120/80-17
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
...
835 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
...
1.5 L
Length*Width*Height
2035*765*1115 mm3
2145*760*830 mm3
Wheelbase
1340 mm
1340 mm
Length
2035 mm
2145 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
153 mm
Height
1115 mm
830 mm
Width
765 mm
760 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 L
13.7 L
Kerb Weight
156 Kg
172 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
280 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
230 mm
230 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
...
12V / 8AH
Projector head light
...
LED Projector
Pilot Lamps
...

Frame Type
...
Split Trellis Frame (Tubular), Sub Frame Newly Engineered Bolt On Subframe
Digital Display Type
LCD
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
...
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Pillion Grab Rail
Calls and Messaging
Navigation assist
...
Riding Modes
...
Traction Control
...
Low battery alert
...
No. of Tripmeters
...
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
...
Rear Footpegs
Daytime Running Lamps
Additional Features/Information
...
Rider Aids - MTC, Quickshifter+, Cornering ABS, Supermoto, Race Derived Technology
Windscreen
...
Gear Position Indicator
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
...
ABS Type
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
...
Side Stand Warning
Handlebar type
...
Adjustable
ABS
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Clock
Low Battery Indicator
...
Stepup Seat
...
Low Oil Indicator
...
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
...
Service Due Indicator

Vehicle Warranty
...
2 Years or 30,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
...
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
...
30000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Bajaj Pulsar 180
  • OG Pulsar fans will love the iconic looks
  • Retains the massive 15-litre fuel tank
KTM RC 390
  • Added engine versatility leads to more excitement; Sharp handling doesn’t scare you silly; Relatively relaxed ergos makes it more accommodating and lends better bike control; Cornering ABS, traction control and quickshifter!
Bajaj Pulsar 180
  • Still no dual channel ABS
  • Console could’ve been more info-packed, with navigation
KTM RC 390
  • Design is extremely polarising; Massive price hike compared to its predecessor; Fit and finish levels are sub-par
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Q. Hi, I haven’t owned a bike yet but I am planning to but my first .. I am currently learning how to ride on the pulsar180 .. should I go for the rc 390 or apache 310 or any other one as I really love travelling .. but majorly I would ride in the city and occasionally hit the highway and might even go on long trips as I live in kashmir and the college that I have got in in New Delhi so it would be a bit your so pls suggest me a bike as I can’t reach on a decision .. I like Royal Enfield’s also but there power delivery is even less than the one I am currently owning .. my budget is around 3 lakhs .. pls suggest?
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Bajaj Pulsar 180 Vs KTM RC 390 FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs KTM RC 390?
The Bajaj Pulsar 180 is cheaper than KTM RC 390 by ₹2.00 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs KTM RC 390?
For the STD version, 178.61 cc Petrol engine of Pulsar 180 produces 17 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 15 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the GP Edition version, 373.27 cc Petrol engine of RC 390 produces 43.5 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 37 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque

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