Bajaj Pulsar NS160
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 160 cc
- 17.2 PS
- ~40 km/l
- 152 kg
Bike comparison
Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs TVS Apache RTR 310
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Earlier version in photoTVS Apache RTR 160
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 160 cc
- 16 PS
- ~45 km/l
- 137 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 312 cc
- 35.6 PS
- ~30 km/l
- 169 kg
Built on the same base as the BMW G 310 R
Who wins what
The quick answer before the full table.
- TVS Apache RTR 1605
- TVS Apache RTR 3104
- Bajaj Pulsar NS1600
- Most powerTVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS
- Most pulling powerTVS Apache RTR 31028.7 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 310211 PS/t
- LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
- Highest top speedTVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
- Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
- Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  Bajaj Pulsar NS160 |  TVS Apache RTR 160 |  TVS Apache RTR 310 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | |||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | Bajaj · India | TVS · India | TVS · India |
| Type of bike | Street | Street | Street |
| Fuel average | ~40 km/l | ~45 km/l | ~30 km/l |
| Petrol tank | 12 L | 12 L | 11 L |
| On a full tank | ~480 km | ~540 km | ~330 km |
| Engine and performance | |||
| Engine size | 160 cc | 160 cc | 312 cc |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Oil and air | Air | Liquid (radiator) |
| Power | 17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm | 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm | 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm |
| Torque | 14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm | 13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm | 28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm |
| Power to weight | 113 PS / tonne | 117 PS / tonne | 211 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 125 km/h | 114 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | |||
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self start | Self start |
| Size and weight | |||
| Weight | 152 kg (with fluids) | 137 kg (with fluids) | 169 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 805 mm | 790 mm | 800 mm |
| Ground clearance | 176 mm | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,372 mm | 1,300 mm | 1,358 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | |||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 300 / Disc 230 | Disc 270 / Disc 200 | Disc 300 / Disc 240 |
| ABS | Both wheels | Front wheel | Both wheels, works in corners |
| Tyres (front / back) | 100/80-17 / 130/70-17 | 90/90-17 / 110/80-17 | 110/70-17 / 150/60-17 |
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
- TVS Apache RTR 310—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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Photo credits
- Bajaj Pulsar NS160: Sijawd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- TVS Apache RTR 160: Sri ram, CC BY-SA 3.0
- TVS Apache RTR 310: Crazyranga, CC BY-SA 4.0
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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.