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Bajaj Pulsar NS200 vs Triumph Speed 400 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
Triumph Speed 400

Triumph Speed 400

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 398 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 170 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. Triumph Speed 4005
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1604
  3. Bajaj Pulsar NS2000
  • Most powerTriumph Speed 40040 PS
  • Most pulling powerTriumph Speed 40037.5 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 160~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Triumph Speed 400235 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedTriumph Speed 400170 km/h
  • Lowest seatTriumph Speed 400790 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
Triumph Speed 40040 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS20018.7 Nm
Triumph Speed 40037.5 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS200154 PS/t
Triumph Speed 400235 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS200199.5 cc
Triumph Speed 400398 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Pulsar NS20035 km/l
Triumph Speed 40030 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Bajaj Pulsar NS200420 km
Triumph Speed 400390 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Bajaj Pulsar NS200136 km/h
Triumph Speed 400170 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS200159 kg
Triumph Speed 400170 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS200805 mm
Triumph Speed 400790 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Pulsar NS200168 mm
Triumph Speed 400158 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS200Triumph Speed 400TVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaTriumph · United KingdomTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetClassicStreet
Fuel average~35 km/l~30 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank12 L13 L12 L
On a full tank~420 km~390 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size199.5 cc398 cc160 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm40 PS @ 8,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque18.7 Nm @ 8,000 rpm37.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight154 PS / tonne235 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed136 km/h170 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)170 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height805 mm790 mm790 mm
Ground clearance168 mm158 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,363 mm1,377 mm1,300 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 130/70-17110/70-17 / 150/60-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17
Suspension (front / back)—43 mm 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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What will petrol cost you?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • Bajaj Pulsar NS200—a month
  • Triumph Speed 400—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or Triumph Speed 400?

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 does around 35 km per litre against about 30 km/l for Triumph Speed 400, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or Triumph Speed 400?

Triumph Speed 400 makes 40 PS @ 8,000 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS200 makes 24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or Triumph Speed 400?

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 weighs about 159 kg and Triumph Speed 400 about 170 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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