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Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Ducati Monster

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
TVS Apache RTR 160Earlier version in photo

TVS Apache RTR 160

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 160 cc
  • 16 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 137 kg
Ducati Monster

Ducati Monster2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 937 cc
  • 111 PS
  • 188 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 1605
  2. Ducati Monster4
  3. Bajaj Pulsar NS1600
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 160~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 160180 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
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS16014.6 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS160113 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS160160 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Pulsar NS16040 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Ducati Monster—

On a full tank

Bajaj Pulsar NS160480 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Ducati Monster—

Top speed

Bajaj Pulsar NS160125 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Ducati Monster230 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS160805 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Pulsar NS160176 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Ducati Monster—

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS160TVS Apache RTR 160Ducati Monster
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaTVS · IndiaDucati · Italy
Type of bikeStreetStreetStreet
Fuel average~40 km/l~45 km/l—
Petrol tank12 L12 L14 L
On a full tank~480 km~540 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc160 cc937 cc
Cylinders112
CoolingOil and airAirLiquid (radiator)
Power17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight113 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne
Top speed125 km/h114 km/h230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight152 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height805 mm790 mm820 mm
Ground clearance176 mm180 mm—
Wheelbase1,372 mm1,300 mm1,474 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 270 / Disc 200Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheelsFront wheelBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 130/70-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17120/70-17 / 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
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 40 km/l for Bajaj Pulsar NS160, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 makes 17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Bajaj Pulsar NS160 about 152 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

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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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