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Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Yamaha YBR125

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 YBR125

Yamaha YBR125

Rs 466,000

last price, no longer made here

  • 124 cc
  • 10.8 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 114 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Bajaj Pulsar NS1604
  2. Yamaha YBR1254
  • Most powerBajaj Pulsar NS16017.2 PS
  • Most pulling powerBajaj Pulsar NS16014.6 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha YBR125~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha YBR125~585 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Bajaj Pulsar NS160113 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YBR125114 kg
  • Lowest seatYamaha YBR125775 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 YBR12510.8 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS16014.6 Nm
Yamaha YBR12510.4 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS160113 PS/t
Yamaha YBR12595 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS160160 cc
Yamaha YBR125124 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Pulsar NS16040 km/l
Yamaha YBR12545 km/l

On a full tank

Bajaj Pulsar NS160480 km
Yamaha YBR125585 km

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg
Yamaha YBR125114 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS160805 mm
Yamaha YBR125775 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Pulsar NS160176 mm
Yamaha YBR125145 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS160Yamaha YBR125
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 466,000
BrandBajaj · IndiaYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeStreetEveryday
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 cc124 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingOil and airAir
Power17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm
Torque14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm10.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight113 PS / tonne95 PS / tonne
Top speed125 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionCarburettor
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight152 kg (with fluids)114 kg (dry)
Seat height805 mm775 mm
Ground clearance176 mm145 mm
Wheelbase1,372 mm1,285 mm
Length × width × height—1,975 × 745 × 1,080 mm
Colours—Black, Bluish grey, Red
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc / Drum
ABSBoth wheelsNo
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 130/70-172.75-18 / 90/90-18
Suspension (front / back)—Telescopic fork / Twin shocks

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 YBR125—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Yamaha YBR125?

Yamaha YBR125 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 YBR125?

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 makes 17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Yamaha YBR125 makes 10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Yamaha YBR125?

Yamaha YBR125 weighs about 114 kg and Bajaj Pulsar NS160 about 152 kg, so Yamaha YBR125 is easier to push and park.

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Yamaha YBR125: which should I buy?

Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS160 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha YBR125 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.