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Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Triumph Speed 400

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
Triumph Speed 400

Triumph Speed 400

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 398 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 170 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Triumph Speed 4005
  2. Bajaj Pulsar NS1604
  • Most powerTriumph Speed 40040 PS
  • Most pulling powerTriumph Speed 40037.5 Nm
  • Best fuel averageBajaj Pulsar NS160~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankBajaj Pulsar NS160~480 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Triumph Speed 400235 PS/t
  • LightestBajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg
  • Highest top speedTriumph Speed 400170 km/h
  • Lowest seatTriumph Speed 400790 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
Triumph Speed 40040 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS16014.6 Nm
Triumph Speed 40037.5 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS160113 PS/t
Triumph Speed 400235 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS160160 cc
Triumph Speed 400398 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Pulsar NS16040 km/l
Triumph Speed 40030 km/l

On a full tank

Bajaj Pulsar NS160480 km
Triumph Speed 400390 km

Top speed

Bajaj Pulsar NS160125 km/h
Triumph Speed 400170 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg
Triumph Speed 400170 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS160805 mm
Triumph Speed 400790 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Pulsar NS160176 mm
Triumph Speed 400158 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS160Triumph Speed 400
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaTriumph · United Kingdom
Type of bikeStreetClassic
Fuel average~40 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank12 L13 L
On a full tank~480 km~390 km
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc398 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingOil and airLiquid (radiator)
Power17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm40 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm37.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight113 PS / tonne235 PS / tonne
Top speed125 km/h170 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight152 kg (with fluids)170 kg (with fluids)
Seat height805 mm790 mm
Ground clearance176 mm158 mm
Wheelbase1,372 mm1,377 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 130/70-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17
Suspension (front / back)—43 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock

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?

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  • Bajaj Pulsar NS160—a month
  • Triumph Speed 400—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Triumph Speed 400?

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 does around 40 km per litre against about 30 km/l for Triumph Speed 400, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Triumph Speed 400?

Triumph Speed 400 makes 40 PS @ 8,000 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS160 makes 17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Triumph Speed 400?

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 weighs about 152 kg and Triumph Speed 400 about 170 kg, so Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is easier to push and park.

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Triumph Speed 400: which should I buy?

Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS160 if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Triumph Speed 400 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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