Bajaj Pulsar 220F vs Kawasaki KLX 450R

Last Updated: August 3, 2026

Bajaj Pulsar 220F price starts at Rs. 1.36 Lakh, which is Rs. 8.25 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Kawasaki KLX 450R, priced at Rs. 9.61 Lakh. On the performance front, the Pulsar 220F uses a 220cc engine producing 20.4 PS @ 8500 rpm and the KLX 450R a 449cc engine. If you're deciding between the Pulsar 220F and KLX 450R, the Pulsar 220F is the better pick for affordability, while the KLX 450R stands out for a lighter kerb weight.

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Pulsar 220F vs KLX 450R Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Pulsar 220FKawasaki KLX 450R
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.36 LakhRs. 9.61 Lakh
Mileage Not Available23 kmpl
Engine 220 cc449 cc
Max power 20.4 PS @ 8500 rpmNot Available
Kerb weight 160 Kg126 Kg

Pulsar 220F vs KLX 450R Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar 220F STDKawasaki KLX 450R STD
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Brand Name Bajaj Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.36 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 9.61 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Twin Spark FI Engine, Oil Cooled Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, DOHC
Max Power 20.4 PS @ 8500 rpm Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar 220F Colors
Kawasaki KLX 450R Colors
Braking Type Anti-lock Braking System Not Available
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Single Channel Not Available
Starting Self Start Only Kick and Self Start
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 4,052 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 26,312 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 10,970 Pulsar 220F Insurance Rs. 32,919 KLX 450R Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Spark Plugs
2 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
2
4
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
150 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
Not Available
Engine Type
Twin Spark FI Engine, Oil Cooled
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, DOHC
Engine Displacement
220 cc
449 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
20.4 PS @ 8500 rpm
Not Available
Max Torque
18.55 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Not Available
Bore
67 mm
96 mm
Stroke
62.4 mm
62.1 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Carburetor
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital Twin Spark
Digital
Compression Ratio
9.8 : 1
12.0:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
2 Piston
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
1 Piston
Braking Type
Anti-lock Braking System
Not Available

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
23 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Not Available

Suspension-Front
37 mm Telescopic
Ø48 mm Inverted AOS Type Telescopic Fork With 22 Way Compression And 18 Way Rebound Damping, Travel - 305mm
Suspension-Rear
Twin Hydraulic Suspension
Uni Trak With 22 Way Low Speed, 2 Turns Or More High Speed Compression Damping, 22 Way Rebound Damping And Adjustable Spring Preload, Travel - 315mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28 psi
11 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
28 psi
11 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
30 psi
14 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
14 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-17, Rear :-120/80-17
Front :-80/100-21 Rear :-120/90-18
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Seat height
805 mm
935 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
3.2 L
1 L
Gross Weight
310 Kg
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2035*750*1165 mm3
2175*820*1250 mm3
Wheelbase
1350 mm
1480 mm
Length
2035 mm
2175 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
315 mm
Height
1165 mm
1250 mm
Width
750 mm
820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 L
8 L
Kerb Weight
160 Kg
126 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
280 mm
250 mm
Rear Brake Size
230 mm
240 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
12.8V / 2AH
Projector head light
Yes
Not Available

Frame Type
Double Cradle Down Tube
Perimeter, Aluminium
Digital Display Type
LCD
Not Available
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Kick Start
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
Brightness Control
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Single Channel
Not Available
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Navigation Type
Turn-by-turn
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Not Available
Physical Key
Yes
Not Available
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Single Channel
Not Available
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Dirt Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Kick and Self Start
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available

1st Service
500-750 Km / 2 Month
Not Available
2nd Service
4500-5000 Km / 8 Months
Not Available
3rd Service
9500-10000 Km / 1 Year
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
5 Years or 75,000 Km
2 Years or 30,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
5
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
75000
30000
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Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar 220F vs Kawasaki KLX 450R?
As per the users experiences Bajaj Pulsar 220F is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and maintenance in your bike. But Kawasaki KLX 450R is better on the grounds of performance, comfort and features.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar 220F vs Kawasaki KLX 450R?
The Bajaj Pulsar 220F is cheaper than Kawasaki KLX 450R by ₹8.25 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar 220F vs Kawasaki KLX 450R?
As per the users experiences the Bajaj Pulsar 220F has better performance.

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