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Benelli 302S vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs TVS Apache RTR 310

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Benelli 302S

Benelli 302S

Rs 1,700,000

dealer list price

  • 300 cc
  • 38 PS
  • ~25 km/l
Bajaj Pulsar NS160

Bajaj Pulsar NS160

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 160 cc
  • 17.2 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 152 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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 3104
  2. Bajaj Pulsar NS1603
  3. Benelli 302S2
  • Most powerBenelli 302S38 PS
  • Most pulling powerTVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
  • Best fuel averageBajaj Pulsar NS160~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankBajaj Pulsar NS160~480 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
  • LightestBajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg
  • Highest top speedTVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
  • Lowest seatBenelli 302S795 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

Benelli 302S38 PS
Bajaj Pulsar NS16017.2 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

Benelli 302S25.6 Nm
Bajaj Pulsar NS16014.6 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

Benelli 302S—
Bajaj Pulsar NS160113 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

Benelli 302S300 cc
Bajaj Pulsar NS160160 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

Benelli 302S25 km/l
Bajaj Pulsar NS16040 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

Benelli 302S400 km
Bajaj Pulsar NS160480 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

Benelli 302S—
Bajaj Pulsar NS160125 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

Benelli 302S—
Bajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

Benelli 302S795 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS160805 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

Benelli 302S140 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS160176 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBenelli 302SBajaj Pulsar NS160TVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 1,700,000Not sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBenelli · ItalyBajaj · IndiaTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetStreetStreet
Fuel average~25 km/l~40 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank16 L12 L11 L
On a full tank~400 km~480 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size300 cc160 cc312 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Oil and airLiquid (radiator)
Power38 PS @ 11,000 rpm17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque25.6 Nm @ 9,750 rpm14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight—113 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed—125 km/h150 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight—152 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height795 mm805 mm800 mm
Ground clearance140 mm176 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,410 mm1,372 mm1,358 mm
Length × width × height2,130 × 800 × 1,120 mm——
ColoursBlack, Green, White——
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc ×2 / DiscDisc 300 / Disc 230Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-17100/80-17 / 130/70-17110/70-17 / 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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What will petrol cost you?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • Benelli 302S—a month
  • Bajaj Pulsar NS160—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Benelli 302S or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 does around 40 km per litre against about 25 km/l for Benelli 302S, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Benelli 302S or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

Benelli 302S makes 38 PS @ 11,000 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS160 makes 17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm.

Benelli 302S or Bajaj Pulsar NS160: which should I buy?

Buy Benelli 302S if you care most about most power, lowest seat. Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS160 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.

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