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Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Yamaha MT-09

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 MT-09

Yamaha MT-092024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 890 cc
  • 119 PS
  • 193 kg

Three-cylinder engine; the photo shows the Y-AMT automatic version

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha MT-094
  2. Bajaj Pulsar NS1603
  • Most powerYamaha MT-09119 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-0993 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
  • LightestBajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-09230 km/h
  • Lowest seatBajaj Pulsar NS160805 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 MT-09119 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS16014.6 Nm
Yamaha MT-0993 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS160113 PS/t
Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS160160 cc
Yamaha MT-09890 cc

Top speed

Bajaj Pulsar NS160125 km/h
Yamaha MT-09230 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg
Yamaha MT-09193 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS160805 mm
Yamaha MT-09825 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Pulsar NS160176 mm
Yamaha MT-09140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS160Yamaha MT-09
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—
Petrol tank12 L14 L
On a full tank~480 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc890 cc
Cylinders13
CoolingOil and airLiquid (radiator)
Power17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm119 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight113 PS / tonne617 PS / tonne
Top speed125 km/h230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight152 kg (with fluids)193 kg (with fluids)
Seat height805 mm825 mm
Ground clearance176 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,372 mm1,430 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 130/70-17120/70-17 / 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

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Yamaha MT-09?

Yamaha MT-09 makes 119 PS @ 10,000 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS160 makes 17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Yamaha MT-09?

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 weighs about 152 kg and Yamaha MT-09 about 193 kg, so Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is easier to push and park.

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Yamaha MT-09: which should I buy?

Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS160 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Yamaha MT-09 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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