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Bajaj Pulsar NS200 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Yamaha MT-07

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
Yamaha MT-07

Yamaha MT-072025 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 689 cc
  • 73.4 PS
  • 183 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 1605
  2. Yamaha MT-074
  3. Bajaj Pulsar NS2000
  • Most powerYamaha MT-0773.4 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-0767 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 160~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-07401 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-07210 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
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Yamaha MT-0773.4 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS20018.7 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Yamaha MT-0767 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS200154 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Yamaha MT-07401 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS200199.5 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Yamaha MT-07689 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Pulsar NS20035 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Yamaha MT-07—

On a full tank

Bajaj Pulsar NS200420 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Yamaha MT-07—

Top speed

Bajaj Pulsar NS200136 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Yamaha MT-07210 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS200159 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Yamaha MT-07183 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS200805 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Yamaha MT-07805 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Pulsar NS200168 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Yamaha MT-07140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS200TVS Apache RTR 160Yamaha MT-07
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaTVS · IndiaYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeStreetStreetStreet
Fuel average~35 km/l~45 km/l—
Petrol tank12 L12 L14 L
On a full tank~420 km~540 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size199.5 cc160 cc689 cc
Cylinders112
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm73.4 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque18.7 Nm @ 8,000 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm67 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight154 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne401 PS / tonne
Top speed136 km/h114 km/h210 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)183 kg (with fluids)
Seat height805 mm790 mm805 mm
Ground clearance168 mm180 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,363 mm1,300 mm1,400 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheelsFront wheelBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 130/70-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17
Suspension (front / back)——41 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
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—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.

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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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