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Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Yamaha MT-15 V2

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-15 V2Earlier version in photo

Yamaha MT-15 V2

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 141 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha MT-15 V25
  2. Bajaj Pulsar NS1604
  • Most powerYamaha MT-15 V218.4 PS
  • Most pulling powerBajaj Pulsar NS16014.6 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha MT-15 V2~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankBajaj Pulsar NS160~480 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-15 V2130 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha MT-15 V2141 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-15 V2130 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-15 V218.4 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS16014.6 Nm
Yamaha MT-15 V214.1 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS160113 PS/t
Yamaha MT-15 V2130 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS160160 cc
Yamaha MT-15 V2155 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Pulsar NS16040 km/l
Yamaha MT-15 V245 km/l

On a full tank

Bajaj Pulsar NS160480 km
Yamaha MT-15 V2450 km

Top speed

Bajaj Pulsar NS160125 km/h
Yamaha MT-15 V2130 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg
Yamaha MT-15 V2141 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS160805 mm
Yamaha MT-15 V2810 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Pulsar NS160176 mm
Yamaha MT-15 V2170 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS160Yamaha MT-15 V2
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 L10 L
On a full tank~480 km~450 km
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc155 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingOil and airLiquid (radiator)
Power17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm14.1 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Power to weight113 PS / tonne130 PS / tonne
Top speed125 km/h130 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight152 kg (with fluids)141 kg (with fluids)
Seat height805 mm810 mm
Ground clearance176 mm170 mm
Wheelbase1,372 mm1,335 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 282 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 130/70-17100/80-17 / 140/70-17
Suspension (front / back)—Upside-down fork / Monoshock

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
  • Yamaha MT-15 V2—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Yamaha MT-15 V2?

Yamaha MT-15 V2 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 MT-15 V2?

Yamaha MT-15 V2 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS160 makes 17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Yamaha MT-15 V2?

Yamaha MT-15 V2 weighs about 141 kg and Bajaj Pulsar NS160 about 152 kg, so Yamaha MT-15 V2 is easier to push and park.

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Yamaha MT-15 V2: which should I buy?

Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS160 if you care most about most pulling power, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Yamaha MT-15 V2 if most power, best fuel average 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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