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Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Crown CR 125 vs TVS Apache RTR 310

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
Crown
Crown CR 125

Crown CR 125

Rs 175,000

dealer list price

  • 124 cc
  • ~40 km/l
  • 98 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310

TVS Apache RTR 310

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 312 cc
  • 35.6 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 169 kg

Built on the same base as the BMW G 310 R

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 3105
  2. Bajaj Pulsar NS1602
  3. Crown CR 1252
  • Most powerTVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS
  • Most pulling powerTVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
  • Best fuel averageBajaj Pulsar NS160~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankBajaj Pulsar NS160~480 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
  • LightestCrown CR 12598 kg
  • Highest top speedTVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
  • Lowest seatCrown CR 125770 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 310180 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
Crown CR 125—
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS16014.6 Nm
Crown CR 125—
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS160113 PS/t
Crown CR 125—
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS160160 cc
Crown CR 125124 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Pulsar NS16040 km/l
Crown CR 12540 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

Bajaj Pulsar NS160480 km
Crown CR 125368 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

Bajaj Pulsar NS160125 km/h
Crown CR 125—
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg
Crown CR 12598 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS160805 mm
Crown CR 125770 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Pulsar NS160176 mm
Crown CR 125140 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS160Crown CR 125TVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 175,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaCrown · PakistanTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetEverydayStreet
Fuel average~40 km/l~40 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank12 L9.2 L11 L
On a full tank~480 km~368 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc124 cc312 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingOil and airAirLiquid (radiator)
Power17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm—35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm—28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight113 PS / tonne—211 PS / tonne
Top speed125 km/h—150 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionCarburettorFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed4-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startKickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight152 kg (with fluids)98 kg (dry)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height805 mm770 mm800 mm
Ground clearance176 mm140 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,372 mm—1,358 mm
Length × width × height—1,910 × 730 × 1,015 mm—
Colours—Black, Red—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Drum / DrumDisc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsNoBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 130/70-172.50-18 / 3.00-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17

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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  • Bajaj Pulsar NS160—a month
  • Crown CR 125—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Crown CR 125?

Crown CR 125 weighs about 98 kg and Bajaj Pulsar NS160 about 152 kg, so Crown CR 125 is easier to push and park.

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Crown CR 125: which should I buy?

Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS160 if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Crown CR 125 if lightest, lowest seat 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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