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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Hero Splendor Plus

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
Hero Splendor Plus

Hero Splendor Plus

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 97.2 cc
  • 8 PS
  • ~65 km/l
  • 112 kg

One of the best-selling motorcycles in the world

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z4
  2. Hero Splendor Plus4
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1601
  • Most powerBajaj Pulsar NS400Z40 PS
  • Most pulling powerBajaj Pulsar NS400Z35 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z230 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedBajaj Pulsar NS400Z154 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 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
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z35 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z230 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z373 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z28 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z336 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z154 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z174 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z807 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z168 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS400ZTVS Apache RTR 160Hero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaTVS · IndiaHero · India
Type of bikeStreetStreetEveryday
Fuel average~28 km/l~45 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank12 L12 L9.8 L
On a full tank~336 km~540 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc160 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirAir
Power40 PS @ 8,800 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight230 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed154 km/h114 km/h87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight174 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height807 mm790 mm785 mm
Ground clearance168 mm180 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,344 mm1,300 mm1,236 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc 270 / Disc 200Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheelsFront wheelNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 140/70-1790/90-17 / 110/80-172.75-18 / 2.75-18

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
  • Hero Splendor Plus—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 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.