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Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

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 V-Strom 800DESimilar version in photo

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 84.3 PS
  • 230 kg

Photo shows the road-going V-Strom 800 SE

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE5
  2. Bajaj Pulsar NS1602
  • Most powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
  • LightestBajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
  • Lowest seatBajaj Pulsar NS160805 mm
  • Most ground clearanceSuzuki V-Strom 800DE220 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 V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS16014.6 Nm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS160113 PS/t
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS160160 cc
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc

Top speed

Bajaj Pulsar NS160125 km/h
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS160805 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Pulsar NS160176 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS160Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaSuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeStreetAdventure
Fuel average~40 km/l—
Petrol tank12 L20 L
On a full tank~480 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc776 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingOil and airLiquid (radiator)
Power17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Power to weight113 PS / tonne367 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)230 kg (with fluids)
Seat height805 mm855 mm
Ground clearance176 mm220 mm
Wheelbase1,372 mm1,570 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 130/70-1790/90-21 / 150/70-17

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 V-Strom 800DE?

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE makes 84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS160 makes 17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 weighs about 152 kg and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE about 230 kg, so Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is easier to push and park.

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE: which should I buy?

Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS160 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Suzuki V-Strom 800DE 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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