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Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Benelli Imperiale 400

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Bajaj Pulsar NS160

Bajaj Pulsar NS160

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 160 cc
  • 17.2 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 152 kg
Benelli Imperiale 400

Benelli Imperiale 400

Rs 1,585,000

dealer list price

  • 374 cc
  • 21 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 205 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Bajaj Pulsar NS1604
  2. Benelli Imperiale 4003
  • Most powerBenelli Imperiale 40021 PS
  • Most pulling powerBenelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
  • Best fuel averageBajaj Pulsar NS160~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankBajaj Pulsar NS160~480 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Bajaj Pulsar NS160113 PS/t
  • LightestBajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg
  • Lowest seatBenelli Imperiale 400780 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Bajaj Pulsar NS16017.2 PS
Benelli Imperiale 40021 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS16014.6 Nm
Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS160113 PS/t
Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS160160 cc
Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Pulsar NS16040 km/l
Benelli Imperiale 40030 km/l

On a full tank

Bajaj Pulsar NS160480 km
Benelli Imperiale 400360 km

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg
Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS160805 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS160Benelli Imperiale 400
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,585,000
BrandBajaj · IndiaBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeStreetClassic
Fuel average~40 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank12 L12 L
On a full tank~480 km~360 km
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc374 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingOil and airAir
Power17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm21 PS @ 5,500 rpm
Torque14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Power to weight113 PS / tonne102 PS / tonne
Top speed125 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight152 kg (with fluids)205 kg (with fluids)
Seat height805 mm780 mm
Ground clearance176 mm—
Wheelbase1,372 mm1,440 mm
Length × width × height—2,170 × 815 × 1,140 mm
Colours—Black, Red, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 130/70-17100/90-19 / 130/80-18

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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What will petrol cost you?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • Bajaj Pulsar NS160—a month
  • Benelli Imperiale 400—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 does around 40 km per litre against about 30 km/l for Benelli Imperiale 400, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Benelli Imperiale 400 makes 21 PS @ 5,500 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS160 makes 17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 weighs about 152 kg and Benelli Imperiale 400 about 205 kg, so Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is easier to push and park.

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Benelli Imperiale 400: which should I buy?

Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS160 if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Benelli Imperiale 400 if most power, most pulling power matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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