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Bajaj Pulsar NS200 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Benelli TRK 502

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
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
Benelli TRK 502

Benelli TRK 502

Rs 2,475,000

dealer list price

  • 500 cc
  • 48 PS
  • ~22 km/l
  • 213 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 1604
  2. Benelli TRK 5024
  3. Bajaj Pulsar NS2001
  • Most powerBenelli TRK 50248 PS
  • Most pulling powerBenelli TRK 50246 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 160~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Benelli TRK 502225 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedBajaj Pulsar NS200136 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
  • Most ground clearanceBenelli TRK 502190 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
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Benelli TRK 50248 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS20018.7 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Benelli TRK 50246 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS200154 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Benelli TRK 502225 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS200199.5 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Benelli TRK 502500 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Pulsar NS20035 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Benelli TRK 50222 km/l

On a full tank

Bajaj Pulsar NS200420 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Benelli TRK 502440 km

Top speed

Bajaj Pulsar NS200136 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Benelli TRK 502—

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS200159 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Benelli TRK 502213 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS200805 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Benelli TRK 502800 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Pulsar NS200168 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Benelli TRK 502190 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS200TVS Apache RTR 160Benelli TRK 502
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 2,475,000
BrandBajaj · IndiaTVS · IndiaBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeStreetStreetAdventure
Fuel average~35 km/l~45 km/l~22 km/l
Petrol tank12 L12 L20 L
On a full tank~420 km~540 km~440 km
Engine and performance
Engine size199.5 cc160 cc500 cc
Cylinders112
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm48 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque18.7 Nm @ 8,000 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight154 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne225 PS / tonne
Top speed136 km/h114 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight159 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)213 kg (dry)
Seat height805 mm790 mm800 mm
Ground clearance168 mm180 mm190 mm
Wheelbase1,363 mm1,300 mm1,505 mm
Colours——Black, Red, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSBoth wheelsFront wheelBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 130/70-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17

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
  • Benelli TRK 502—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 35 km/l for Bajaj Pulsar NS200, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 makes 24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Bajaj Pulsar NS200 about 159 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or TVS Apache RTR 160: which should I buy?

Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS200 if you care most about highest top speed. Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 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.

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