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Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

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
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 198 cc
  • 20.8 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 152 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 1605
  2. TVS Apache RTR 200 4V4
  3. Bajaj Pulsar NS1600
  • Most powerTVS Apache RTR 200 4V20.8 PS
  • Most pulling powerTVS Apache RTR 200 4V17.3 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 160~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)TVS Apache RTR 200 4V137 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedTVS Apache RTR 200 4V127 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
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V20.8 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS16014.6 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V17.3 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS160113 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V137 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS160160 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V198 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Pulsar NS16040 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V40 km/l

On a full tank

Bajaj Pulsar NS160480 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V480 km

Top speed

Bajaj Pulsar NS160125 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V127 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V152 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS160805 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V800 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Pulsar NS160176 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS160TVS Apache RTR 160TVS Apache RTR 200 4V
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaTVS · IndiaTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetStreetStreet
Fuel average~40 km/l~45 km/l~40 km/l
Petrol tank12 L12 L12 L
On a full tank~480 km~540 km~480 km
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc160 cc198 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingOil and airAirOil and air
Power17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm20.8 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm17.3 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Power to weight113 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne137 PS / tonne
Top speed125 km/h114 km/h127 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed5-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight152 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)152 kg (with fluids)
Seat height805 mm790 mm800 mm
Ground clearance176 mm180 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,372 mm1,300 mm1,353 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 270 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsFront wheelBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 130/70-1790/90-17 / 110/80-1790/90-17 / 130/70-17

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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What will petrol cost you?

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  • Bajaj Pulsar NS160—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 200 4V—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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