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Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Yamaha FZ-S

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
Yamaha FZ-SEarlier version in photo

Yamaha FZ-S

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 149 cc
  • 12.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 136 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Bajaj Pulsar NS1605
  2. Yamaha FZ-S4
  • Most powerBajaj Pulsar NS16017.2 PS
  • Most pulling powerBajaj Pulsar NS16014.6 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha FZ-S~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha FZ-S~585 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Bajaj Pulsar NS160113 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha FZ-S136 kg
  • Highest top speedBajaj Pulsar NS160125 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha FZ-S790 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
Yamaha FZ-S12.4 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS16014.6 Nm
Yamaha FZ-S13.3 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS160113 PS/t
Yamaha FZ-S91 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS160160 cc
Yamaha FZ-S149 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Pulsar NS16040 km/l
Yamaha FZ-S45 km/l

On a full tank

Bajaj Pulsar NS160480 km
Yamaha FZ-S585 km

Top speed

Bajaj Pulsar NS160125 km/h
Yamaha FZ-S115 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg
Yamaha FZ-S136 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS160805 mm
Yamaha FZ-S790 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Pulsar NS160176 mm
Yamaha FZ-S165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS160Yamaha FZ-S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeStreetStreet
Fuel average~40 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank12 L13 L
On a full tank~480 km~585 km
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc149 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingOil and airAir
Power17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm12.4 PS @ 7,250 rpm
Torque14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm13.3 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Power to weight113 PS / tonne91 PS / tonne
Top speed125 km/h115 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight152 kg (with fluids)136 kg (with fluids)
Seat height805 mm790 mm
Ground clearance176 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,372 mm1,330 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 282 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 130/70-17100/80-17 / 140/60-17

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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What will petrol cost you?

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  • Bajaj Pulsar NS160—a month
  • Yamaha FZ-S—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Yamaha FZ-S?

Yamaha FZ-S 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 Yamaha FZ-S?

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 makes 17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Yamaha FZ-S makes 12.4 PS @ 7,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Yamaha FZ-S?

Yamaha FZ-S weighs about 136 kg and Bajaj Pulsar NS160 about 152 kg, so Yamaha FZ-S is easier to push and park.

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Yamaha FZ-S: which should I buy?

Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS160 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha FZ-S if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank 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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