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Bajaj Pulsar NS200 vs TVS Apache RTR 200 4V 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
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 198 cc
  • 20.8 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 152 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. Bajaj Pulsar NS2004
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1604
  3. TVS Apache RTR 200 4V1
  • 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 200 4V180 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 200 4V20.8 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS20018.7 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V17.3 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS200154 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V137 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS200199.5 cc
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V198 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Pulsar NS20035 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V40 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Bajaj Pulsar NS200420 km
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V480 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Bajaj Pulsar NS200136 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V127 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS200159 kg
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V152 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS200805 mm
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V800 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Pulsar NS200168 mm
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V180 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS200TVS Apache RTR 200 4VTVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaTVS · IndiaTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetStreetStreet
Fuel average~35 km/l~40 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank12 L12 L12 L
On a full tank~420 km~480 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size199.5 cc198 cc160 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Oil and airAir
Power24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm20.8 PS @ 9,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque18.7 Nm @ 8,000 rpm17.3 Nm @ 7,250 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight154 PS / tonne137 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed136 km/h127 km/h114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight159 kg (with fluids)152 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height805 mm800 mm790 mm
Ground clearance168 mm180 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,363 mm1,353 mm1,300 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 270 / Disc 240Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 130/70-1790/90-17 / 130/70-1790/90-17 / 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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  • Bajaj Pulsar NS200—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 200 4V—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or TVS Apache RTR 200 4V?

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V does around 40 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 200 4V?

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 makes 24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 200 4V makes 20.8 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or TVS Apache RTR 200 4V?

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V weighs about 152 kg and Bajaj Pulsar NS200 about 159 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 200 4V is easier to push and park.

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or TVS Apache RTR 200 4V: which should I buy?

Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS200 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy TVS Apache RTR 200 4V if most ground clearance 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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