KTM 390 Adventure2020–2024
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 373 cc
- 44 PS
- ~28 km/l
- 158 kg
Bike comparison
KTM 390 Adventure vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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- KTM 390 Adventure5
- Bajaj Pulsar NS1604
- Most powerKTM 390 Adventure44 PS
- Most pulling powerKTM 390 Adventure37 Nm
- Best fuel averageBajaj Pulsar NS160~40 km/l
- Goes furthest on a tankBajaj Pulsar NS160~480 km
- Quickest (power to weight)KTM 390 Adventure278 PS/t
- LightestBajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg
- Highest top speedKTM 390 Adventure160 km/h
- Lowest seatBajaj Pulsar NS160805 mm
- Most ground clearanceKTM 390 Adventure200 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  KTM 390 Adventure |  Bajaj Pulsar NS160 |
|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | ||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | KTM · Austria | Bajaj · India |
| Type of bike | Adventure | Street |
| Fuel average | ~28 km/l | ~40 km/l |
| Petrol tank | 14.5 L | 12 L |
| On a full tank | ~406 km | ~480 km |
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine size | 373 cc | 160 cc |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid (radiator) | Oil and air |
| Power | 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm | 17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm |
| Torque | 37 Nm @ 7,000 rpm | 14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm |
| Power to weight | 278 PS / tonne | 113 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 125 km/h |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | ||
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self start |
| Size and weight | ||
| Weight | 158 kg (dry) | 152 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 855 mm | 805 mm |
| Ground clearance | 200 mm | 176 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,430 mm | 1,372 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | ||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 320 / Disc 230 | Disc 300 / Disc 230 |
| ABS | Both wheels, works in corners | Both wheels |
| Tyres (front / back) | 100/90-19 / 130/80-17 | 100/80-17 / 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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Questions people ask
Which gives better fuel average, KTM 390 Adventure or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?
Bajaj Pulsar NS160 does around 40 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM 390 Adventure, in normal riding.
Which is more powerful, KTM 390 Adventure or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?
KTM 390 Adventure makes 44 PS @ 9,000 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS160 makes 17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm.
Which is lighter, KTM 390 Adventure or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?
Bajaj Pulsar NS160 weighs about 152 kg and KTM 390 Adventure about 158 kg, so Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is easier to push and park.
KTM 390 Adventure or Bajaj Pulsar NS160: which should I buy?
Buy KTM 390 Adventure if you care most about most power, most pulling power. 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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- KTM 390 Adventure: KTM AG, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bajaj Pulsar NS160: Sijawd, CC BY-SA 4.0
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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.