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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z 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 NS400Z

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 174 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. TVS Apache RTR 1605
  2. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z4
  • Most powerBajaj Pulsar NS400Z40 PS
  • Most pulling powerBajaj Pulsar NS400Z35 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 NS400Z230 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedBajaj Pulsar NS400Z154 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 NS400Z40 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z35 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z230 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z373 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z28 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z336 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z154 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z174 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z807 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z168 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS400ZTVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank12 L12 L
On a full tank~336 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc160 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power40 PS @ 8,800 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight230 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed154 km/h114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight174 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height807 mm790 mm
Ground clearance168 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,344 mm1,300 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheelsFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 140/70-1790/90-17 / 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 NS400Z—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 28 km/l for Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or TVS Apache RTR 160?

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z makes 40 PS @ 8,800 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z about 174 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or TVS Apache RTR 160: which should I buy?

Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z if you care most about most power, most pulling power. 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.