KTM 200 Duke vs Bajaj CNG Bike
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
KTM 200 Duke and Bajaj CNG Bike are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The 200 Duke costs ₹93,763 more than the CNG Bike, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 90% extra.
The CNG Bike takes 4 of the 6 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 7.5/10 for the 200 Duke and 6.5/10 for the CNG Bike.
Category by category
Price
CNG Bike
The CNG Bike starts ₹93,763 lower (₹1,04,237 against ₹1,98,000), about ₹2,970 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
CNG Bike
CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 35 kmpl. That is roughly ₹17,030 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
200 Duke
200 Duke has the better power-to-weight ratio: 155 against 62 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
200 Duke
200 Duke adds dual-channel abs that the CNG Bike does not have on any variant.
City manners
CNG Bike
CNG Bike is 10 kg lighter and taller in the seat (825 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
CNG Bike
CNG Bike comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 2 on the 200 Duke.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 200 Duke if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is performance first
- your priority is weekend twisty roads
Buy the CNG Bike if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 200 Duke | CNG Bike |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,98,000 | ₹1,04,237 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,25,900 | ₹1,19,400 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,34,445 | ₹49,295 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹10,844 | ₹5,732 |
| Five-year total | ₹4,01,189 | ₹2,04,427 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | KTM200 Duke | BajajCNG Bike |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,98,000 | ₹1,04,237 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹6,280 | ₹3,310 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 199.5 cc | 125 cc |
| Engine type | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC 4-valve | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 24.6 bhp | 9.3 bhp |
| Torque | 19.5 Nm | 9.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 35 kmpl | 91 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 5 Speed |
| Starter | Self start only | — |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | — | 93 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 159 kg | 149 kg |
| Fuel tank | 13.4 L | — |
| Seat height | 822 mm | 825 mm |
| Ground clearance | 155 mm | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1354 mm | 1340 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | 320 mm disc | Drum, 130 mm |
| Rear brake | 240 mm disc | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | Dual-channel ABS, Supermoto mode | CBS |
| Front suspension | 43 mm WP USD forks | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | WP monoshock, 10-step preload | Monoshock Absorber |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 90/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60-17 | 120/70-16 |
200 Duke vs CNG Bike: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 200 Duke or the CNG Bike?
- The CNG Bike is cheaper by ₹93,763 at the base variant (₹1,04,237 against ₹1,98,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the 200 Duke or the CNG Bike?
- The CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 35 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the 200 Duke and CNG Bike in Delhi?
- About ₹1,06,500: roughly ₹2,25,900 for the 200 Duke and ₹1,19,400 for the CNG Bike, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹4,01,189 for the 200 Duke and ₹2,04,427 for the CNG Bike, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The CNG Bike comes out ₹1,96,762 ahead.
