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Bajaj Pulsar NS200 vs Road Prince Shift 125 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
Road Prince Shift 125

Road Prince Shift 125

—

  • 123 cc
  • ~40 km/l
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. Bajaj Pulsar NS2004
  3. Road Prince Shift 1250
  • Most powerBajaj Pulsar NS20024.5 PS
  • Most pulling powerBajaj Pulsar NS20018.7 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 160~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Bajaj Pulsar NS200154 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedBajaj Pulsar NS200136 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
Road Prince Shift 125—
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS20018.7 Nm
Road Prince Shift 125—
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS200154 PS/t
Road Prince Shift 125—
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS200199.5 cc
Road Prince Shift 125123 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Pulsar NS20035 km/l
Road Prince Shift 12540 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Bajaj Pulsar NS200420 km
Road Prince Shift 125400 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Bajaj Pulsar NS200136 km/h
Road Prince Shift 125—
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS200159 kg
Road Prince Shift 125—
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS200805 mm
Road Prince Shift 125—
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Pulsar NS200168 mm
Road Prince Shift 125—
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS200Road Prince Shift 125TVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan—Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaRoad Prince · PakistanTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetEverydayStreet
Fuel average~35 km/l~40 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank12 L10 L12 L
On a full tank~420 km~400 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size199.5 cc123 cc160 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirAir
Power24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm—16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque18.7 Nm @ 8,000 rpm—13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight154 PS / tonne—117 PS / tonne
Top speed136 km/h—114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionCarburettorFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed4-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startKickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight159 kg (with fluids)—137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height805 mm—790 mm
Ground clearance168 mm—180 mm
Wheelbase1,363 mm—1,300 mm
Colours—Black, Red—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Drum / DrumDisc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheelsNoFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 130/70-17—90/90-17 / 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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What will petrol cost you?

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  • Bajaj Pulsar NS200—a month
  • Road Prince Shift 125—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or Road Prince Shift 125?

Road Prince Shift 125 does around 40 km per litre against about 35 km/l for Bajaj Pulsar NS200, in normal riding.

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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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