KTM 890 Duke R vs Bajaj CNG Bike
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
KTM 890 Duke R and Bajaj CNG Bike are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The 890 Duke R costs ₹13,45,763 more than the CNG Bike, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 1291% extra.
The CNG Bike takes 4 of the 7 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the 890 Duke R and 6.5/10 for the CNG Bike.
Category by category
Price
CNG Bike
The CNG Bike starts ₹13,45,763 lower (₹1,04,237 against ₹14,50,000), about ₹42,670 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
CNG Bike
CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 21 kmpl. That is roughly ₹32,395 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
890 Duke R
890 Duke R has the better power-to-weight ratio: 661 against 62 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
890 Duke R
890 Duke R adds dual-channel abs, front disc brake and rear disc brake and more that the CNG Bike does not have on any variant.
Features
890 Duke R
890 Duke R gets slipper clutch, colour tft console, ride modes and engine kill switch.
City manners
CNG Bike
CNG Bike is 31 kg lighter and lower 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 890 Duke R.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 890 Duke R if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is experienced riders wanting flagship naked performance
- your priority is weekend and track riding
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 | 890 Duke R | CNG Bike |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹14,50,000 | ₹1,04,237 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹16,08,300 | ₹1,19,400 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹2,11,270 | ₹49,295 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹77,200 | ₹5,732 |
| Five-year total | ₹19,26,770 | ₹2,04,427 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | KTM890 Duke R | BajajCNG Bike |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹14,50,000 | ₹1,04,237 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹45,980 | ₹3,310 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 889 cc | 125 cc |
| Engine type | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 119 bhp | 9.3 bhp |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 9.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 21 kmpl | 91 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 93 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 180 kg | 149 kg |
| Fuel tank | 14 L | — |
| Seat height | 834 mm | 825 mm |
| Ground clearance | 206 mm | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1482 mm | 1340 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper | Drum, 130 mm |
| Rear brake | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | CBS |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 43 | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX - Monoshock | Monoshock Absorber |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 90/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 | 120/70-16 |
890 Duke R vs CNG Bike: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 890 Duke R or the CNG Bike?
- The CNG Bike is cheaper by ₹13,45,763 at the base variant (₹1,04,237 against ₹14,50,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the 890 Duke R or the CNG Bike?
- The CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 21 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the 890 Duke R and CNG Bike in Delhi?
- About ₹14,88,900: roughly ₹16,08,300 for the 890 Duke R 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 ₹19,26,770 for the 890 Duke R and ₹2,04,427 for the CNG Bike, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The CNG Bike comes out ₹17,22,343 ahead.
