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Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

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
Kawasaki Ninja 500

Kawasaki Ninja 500

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 451 cc
  • 45 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 171 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja 5005
  2. Bajaj Pulsar NS1604
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja 50045 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm
  • Best fuel averageBajaj Pulsar NS160~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankBajaj Pulsar NS160~480 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t
  • LightestBajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Ninja 500785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceBajaj Pulsar NS160176 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
Kawasaki Ninja 50045 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS16014.6 Nm
Kawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS160113 PS/t
Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS160160 cc
Kawasaki Ninja 500451 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Pulsar NS16040 km/l
Kawasaki Ninja 50027 km/l

On a full tank

Bajaj Pulsar NS160480 km
Kawasaki Ninja 500378 km

Top speed

Bajaj Pulsar NS160125 km/h
Kawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg
Kawasaki Ninja 500171 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS160805 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500785 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Pulsar NS160176 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500135 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS160Kawasaki Ninja 500
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeStreetSports
Fuel average~40 km/l~27 km/l
Petrol tank12 L14 L
On a full tank~480 km~378 km
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc451 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingOil and airLiquid (radiator)
Power17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm45 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight113 PS / tonne263 PS / tonne
Top speed125 km/h185 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight152 kg (with fluids)171 kg (with fluids)
Seat height805 mm785 mm
Ground clearance176 mm135 mm
Wheelbase1,372 mm1,375 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 310 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 130/70-17110/70-17 / 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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What will petrol cost you?

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

  • Bajaj Pulsar NS160—a month
  • Kawasaki Ninja 500—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 does around 40 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Kawasaki Ninja 500, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS160 makes 17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 weighs about 152 kg and Kawasaki Ninja 500 about 171 kg, so Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is easier to push and park.

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Kawasaki Ninja 500: which should I buy?

Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS160 if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 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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