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Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Suzuki GSX-8S

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
Suzuki GSX-8S

Suzuki GSX-8S

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 83 PS
  • 202 kg

Quickshifter as standard

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki GSX-8S4
  2. Bajaj Pulsar NS1603
  • Most powerSuzuki GSX-8S83 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
  • LightestBajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki GSX-8S210 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
Suzuki GSX-8S83 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS16014.6 Nm
Suzuki GSX-8S78 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS160113 PS/t
Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS160160 cc
Suzuki GSX-8S776 cc

Top speed

Bajaj Pulsar NS160125 km/h
Suzuki GSX-8S210 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg
Suzuki GSX-8S202 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS160805 mm
Suzuki GSX-8S810 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Pulsar NS160176 mm
Suzuki GSX-8S145 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS160Suzuki GSX-8S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaSuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeStreetStreet
Fuel average~40 km/l—
Petrol tank12 L14 L
On a full tank~480 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc776 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingOil and airLiquid (radiator)
Power17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm83 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Power to weight113 PS / tonne411 PS / tonne
Top speed125 km/h210 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight152 kg (with fluids)202 kg (with fluids)
Seat height805 mm810 mm
Ground clearance176 mm145 mm
Wheelbase1,372 mm1,465 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 130/70-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17

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 Suzuki GSX-8S?

Suzuki GSX-8S makes 83 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS160 makes 17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Suzuki GSX-8S?

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 weighs about 152 kg and Suzuki GSX-8S about 202 kg, so Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is easier to push and park.

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Suzuki GSX-8S: which should I buy?

Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS160 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Suzuki GSX-8S 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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