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Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Kawasaki Z650

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 Z650Earlier version in photo

Kawasaki Z650

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 649 cc
  • 68 PS
  • 188 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Z6505
  2. Bajaj Pulsar NS1602
  • Most powerKawasaki Z65068 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Z65064 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t
  • LightestBajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Z650200 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Z650790 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 Z65068 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS16014.6 Nm
Kawasaki Z65064 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS160113 PS/t
Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS160160 cc
Kawasaki Z650649 cc

Top speed

Bajaj Pulsar NS160125 km/h
Kawasaki Z650200 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg
Kawasaki Z650188 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS160805 mm
Kawasaki Z650790 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Pulsar NS160176 mm
Kawasaki Z650130 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS160Kawasaki Z650
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeStreetStreet
Fuel average~40 km/l—
Petrol tank12 L15 L
On a full tank~480 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc649 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingOil and airLiquid (radiator)
Power17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm68 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Power to weight113 PS / tonne362 PS / tonne
Top speed125 km/h200 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight152 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height805 mm790 mm
Ground clearance176 mm130 mm
Wheelbase1,372 mm1,410 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 130/70-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17

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

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Kawasaki Z650?

Kawasaki Z650 makes 68 PS @ 8,000 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS160 makes 17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Kawasaki Z650?

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 weighs about 152 kg and Kawasaki Z650 about 188 kg, so Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is easier to push and park.

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Kawasaki Z650: which should I buy?

Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS160 if you care most about lightest, most ground clearance. Buy Kawasaki Z650 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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