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Bajaj Pulsar NS200 vs TVS Apache RTR 310 vs KTM RC 390

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 310

TVS Apache RTR 310

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 312 cc
  • 35.6 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 169 kg

Built on the same base as the BMW G 310 R

KTM RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 147 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. KTM RC 3905
  2. Bajaj Pulsar NS2002
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3102
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM RC 39035 Nm
  • Best fuel averageBajaj Pulsar NS200~35 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankBajaj Pulsar NS200~420 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestKTM RC 390147 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM RC 390170 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 310180 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 31035.6 PS
KTM RC 39044 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS20018.7 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
KTM RC 39035 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS200154 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
KTM RC 390299 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS200199.5 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
KTM RC 390373 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Pulsar NS20035 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
KTM RC 39028 km/l

On a full tank

Bajaj Pulsar NS200420 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
KTM RC 390266 km

Top speed

Bajaj Pulsar NS200136 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
KTM RC 390170 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS200159 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
KTM RC 390147 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS200805 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
KTM RC 390820 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Pulsar NS200168 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
KTM RC 390178 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS200TVS Apache RTR 310KTM RC 390
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaTVS · IndiaKTM · Austria
Type of bikeStreetStreetSports
Fuel average~35 km/l~30 km/l~28 km/l
Petrol tank12 L11 L9.5 L
On a full tank~420 km~330 km~266 km
Engine and performance
Engine size199.5 cc312 cc373 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm44 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque18.7 Nm @ 8,000 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Power to weight154 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne299 PS / tonne
Top speed136 km/h150 km/h170 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight159 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)147 kg (dry)
Seat height805 mm800 mm820 mm
Ground clearance168 mm180 mm178 mm
Wheelbase1,363 mm1,358 mm1,340 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 130/70-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17

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 310—a month
  • KTM RC 390—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or TVS Apache RTR 310?

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 does around 35 km per litre against about 30 km/l for TVS Apache RTR 310, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or TVS Apache RTR 310?

TVS Apache RTR 310 makes 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS200 makes 24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or TVS Apache RTR 310?

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 weighs about 159 kg and TVS Apache RTR 310 about 169 kg, so Bajaj Pulsar NS200 is easier to push and park.

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or TVS Apache RTR 310: which should I buy?

Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS200 if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy TVS Apache RTR 310 if lowest seat, 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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