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Ducati Monster vs Benelli 302S vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160

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

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Ducati Monster

Ducati Monster2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 937 cc
  • 111 PS
  • 188 kg
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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Monster4
  2. Bajaj Pulsar NS1604
  3. Benelli 302S1
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Best fuel averageBajaj Pulsar NS160~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankBajaj Pulsar NS160~480 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestBajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatBenelli 302S795 mm
  • Most ground clearanceBajaj Pulsar NS160176 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Ducati Monster111 PS
Benelli 302S38 PS
Bajaj Pulsar NS16017.2 PS

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
Benelli 302S25.6 Nm
Bajaj Pulsar NS16014.6 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
Benelli 302S—
Bajaj Pulsar NS160113 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
Benelli 302S300 cc
Bajaj Pulsar NS160160 cc

Fuel average

Ducati Monster—
Benelli 302S25 km/l
Bajaj Pulsar NS16040 km/l

On a full tank

Ducati Monster—
Benelli 302S400 km
Bajaj Pulsar NS160480 km

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
Benelli 302S—
Bajaj Pulsar NS160125 km/h

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
Benelli 302S—
Bajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
Benelli 302S795 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS160805 mm

Ground clearance

Ducati Monster—
Benelli 302S140 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS160176 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterBenelli 302SBajaj Pulsar NS160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,700,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyBenelli · ItalyBajaj · India
Type of bikeStreetStreetStreet
Fuel average—~25 km/l~40 km/l
Petrol tank14 L16 L12 L
On a full tank—~400 km~480 km
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc300 cc160 cc
Cylinders221
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Oil and air
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm38 PS @ 11,000 rpm17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm25.6 Nm @ 9,750 rpm14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne—113 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h—125 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)—152 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm795 mm805 mm
Ground clearance—140 mm176 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm1,410 mm1,372 mm
Length × width × height—2,130 × 800 × 1,120 mm—
Colours—Black, Green, White—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc ×2 / DiscDisc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17100/80-17 / 130/70-17

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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  • Benelli 302S—a month
  • Bajaj Pulsar NS160—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Monster or Benelli 302S?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Benelli 302S makes 38 PS @ 11,000 rpm.

Ducati Monster or Benelli 302S: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Monster if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Benelli 302S if 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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