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Bajaj Pulsar NS200 vs Yamaha NMAX 155 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
Yamaha NMAX 155

Yamaha NMAX 155

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 15.1 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 131 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 1603
  3. Yamaha NMAX 1552
  • 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
  • LightestYamaha NMAX 155131 kg
  • Highest top speedBajaj Pulsar NS200136 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha NMAX 155765 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
Yamaha NMAX 15515.1 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS20018.7 Nm
Yamaha NMAX 15514 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS200154 PS/t
Yamaha NMAX 155115 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS200199.5 cc
Yamaha NMAX 155155 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Pulsar NS20035 km/l
Yamaha NMAX 15540 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Bajaj Pulsar NS200420 km
Yamaha NMAX 155284 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Bajaj Pulsar NS200136 km/h
Yamaha NMAX 155110 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS200159 kg
Yamaha NMAX 155131 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS200805 mm
Yamaha NMAX 155765 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Pulsar NS200168 mm
Yamaha NMAX 155—
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS200Yamaha NMAX 155TVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaYamaha · JapanTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetScooterStreet
Fuel average~35 km/l~40 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank12 L7.1 L12 L
On a full tank~420 km~284 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size199.5 cc155 cc160 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm15.1 PS @ 8,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque18.7 Nm @ 8,000 rpm14 Nm @ 6,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight154 PS / tonne115 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed136 km/h110 km/h114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speedAutomatic (CVT)5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight159 kg (with fluids)131 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height805 mm765 mm790 mm
Ground clearance168 mm—180 mm
Wheelbase1,363 mm1,340 mm1,300 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 230 / Disc 230Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 130/70-17110/70-13 / 130/70-1390/90-17 / 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
  • Yamaha NMAX 155—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or Yamaha NMAX 155?

Yamaha NMAX 155 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 Yamaha NMAX 155?

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 makes 24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm; Yamaha NMAX 155 makes 15.1 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or Yamaha NMAX 155?

Yamaha NMAX 155 weighs about 131 kg and Bajaj Pulsar NS200 about 159 kg, so Yamaha NMAX 155 is easier to push and park.

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or Yamaha NMAX 155: which should I buy?

Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS200 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha NMAX 155 if lightest, lowest seat 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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