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Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

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 ZX-10R

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 203 PS
  • 207 kg

213 PS with ram air; Kawasaki World Superbike base bike

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R4
  2. Bajaj Pulsar NS1603
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R203 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t
  • LightestBajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R299 km/h
  • Lowest seatBajaj Pulsar NS160805 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 ZX-10R203 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS16014.6 Nm
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS160113 PS/t
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS160160 cc
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R998 cc

Top speed

Bajaj Pulsar NS160125 km/h
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R299 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R207 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS160805 mm
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R835 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Pulsar NS160176 mm
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R135 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS160Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
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—
Petrol tank12 L17 L
On a full tank~480 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc998 cc
Cylinders14
CoolingOil and airLiquid (radiator)
Power17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm203 PS @ 13,200 rpm
Torque14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm114.9 Nm @ 11,400 rpm
Power to weight113 PS / tonne981 PS / tonne
Top speed125 km/h299 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight152 kg (with fluids)207 kg (with fluids)
Seat height805 mm835 mm
Ground clearance176 mm135 mm
Wheelbase1,372 mm1,450 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Brembo M50 330 ×2 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 130/70-17120/70-17 / 190/55-17

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

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R makes 203 PS @ 13,200 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS160 makes 17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R?

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 weighs about 152 kg and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R about 207 kg, so Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is easier to push and park.

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R: which should I buy?

Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS160 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 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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