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Honda CD 70 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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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 3106
  2. Honda CD 702
  3. Bajaj Pulsar NS1601
  • Most powerTVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS
  • Most pulling powerTVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda CD 70~55 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankBajaj Pulsar NS160~480 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
  • LightestHonda CD 7082 kg
  • Highest top speedTVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 310800 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

Honda CD 70—
Bajaj Pulsar NS16017.2 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

Honda CD 70—
Bajaj Pulsar NS16014.6 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CD 70—
Bajaj Pulsar NS160113 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CD 7072 cc
Bajaj Pulsar NS160160 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

Honda CD 7055 km/l
Bajaj Pulsar NS16040 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

Honda CD 70468 km
Bajaj Pulsar NS160480 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

Honda CD 70—
Bajaj Pulsar NS160125 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

Honda CD 7082 kg
Bajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

Honda CD 70—
Bajaj Pulsar NS160805 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CD 70136 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS160176 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CD 70Bajaj Pulsar NS160TVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 159,900Not sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanBajaj · IndiaTVS · India
Type of bikeEverydayStreetStreet
Fuel average~55 km/l~40 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank8.5 L12 L11 L
On a full tank~468 km~480 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size72 cc160 cc312 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirOil and airLiquid (radiator)
Power—17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque—14.6 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 system—Fuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingKickSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight82 kg (dry)152 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height—805 mm800 mm
Ground clearance136 mm176 mm180 mm
Wheelbase—1,372 mm1,358 mm
Length × width × height1,897 × 751 × 1,014 mm——
ColoursBlue, Red, Black——
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)—Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABS—Both wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)2.25 – 17 (4 PR) / 2.50 – 17 (4 PR)100/80-17 / 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?

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  • Honda CD 70—a month
  • Bajaj Pulsar NS160—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Honda CD 70 or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

Honda CD 70 does around 55 km per litre against about 40 km/l for Bajaj Pulsar NS160, in normal riding.

Which is lighter, Honda CD 70 or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

Honda CD 70 weighs about 82 kg and Bajaj Pulsar NS160 about 152 kg, so Honda CD 70 is easier to push and park.

Honda CD 70 or Bajaj Pulsar NS160: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CD 70 if you care most about best fuel average, lightest. Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS160 if 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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