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Bajaj Pulsar NS200 vs Suzuki V-Strom 800DE 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
Suzuki V-Strom 800DESimilar version in photo

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 84.3 PS
  • 230 kg

Photo shows the road-going V-Strom 800 SE

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. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE5
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1604
  3. Bajaj Pulsar NS2000
  • Most powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 160~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
  • Most ground clearanceSuzuki V-Strom 800DE220 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
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS20018.7 Nm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS200154 PS/t
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS200199.5 cc
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Pulsar NS20035 km/l
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Bajaj Pulsar NS200420 km
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Bajaj Pulsar NS200136 km/h
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS200159 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS200805 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Pulsar NS200168 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS200Suzuki V-Strom 800DETVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaSuzuki · JapanTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetAdventureStreet
Fuel average~35 km/l—~45 km/l
Petrol tank12 L20 L12 L
On a full tank~420 km—~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size199.5 cc776 cc160 cc
Cylinders121
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque18.7 Nm @ 8,000 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight154 PS / tonne367 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed136 km/h200 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)230 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height805 mm855 mm790 mm
Ground clearance168 mm220 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,363 mm1,570 mm1,300 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 130/70-1790/90-21 / 150/70-1790/90-17 / 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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What will petrol cost you?

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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 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE makes 84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS200 makes 24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 weighs about 159 kg and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE about 230 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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