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Bajaj Pulsar NS200 vs Ducati Monster vs TVS Apache RTR 160

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Bajaj Pulsar NS200

Bajaj Pulsar NS200

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 199.5 cc
  • 24.5 PS
  • ~35 km/l
  • 159 kg
Ducati Monster

Ducati Monster2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 937 cc
  • 111 PS
  • 188 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160Earlier version in photo

TVS Apache RTR 160

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 160 cc
  • 16 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 137 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 1605
  2. Ducati Monster4
  3. Bajaj Pulsar NS2000
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 160~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Bajaj Pulsar NS20024.5 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS20018.7 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS200154 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS200199.5 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Pulsar NS20035 km/l
Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Bajaj Pulsar NS200420 km
Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Bajaj Pulsar NS200136 km/h
Ducati Monster230 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS200159 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS200805 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Pulsar NS200168 mm
Ducati Monster—
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS200Ducati MonsterTVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaDucati · ItalyTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetStreetStreet
Fuel average~35 km/l—~45 km/l
Petrol tank12 L14 L12 L
On a full tank~420 km—~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size199.5 cc937 cc160 cc
Cylinders121
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque18.7 Nm @ 8,000 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight154 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed136 km/h230 km/h114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight159 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height805 mm820 mm790 mm
Ground clearance168 mm—180 mm
Wheelbase1,363 mm1,474 mm1,300 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in cornersFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 130/70-17120/70-17 / 180/55-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17

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 NS200—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or Ducati Monster?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS200 makes 24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or Ducati Monster?

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 weighs about 159 kg and Ducati Monster about 188 kg, so Bajaj Pulsar NS200 is easier to push and park.

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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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