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KTM RC 390 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160

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

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KTM RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 147 kg
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. KTM RC 3906
  2. Bajaj Pulsar NS1603
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM RC 39035 Nm
  • Best fuel averageBajaj Pulsar NS160~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankBajaj Pulsar NS160~480 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestKTM RC 390147 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM RC 390170 km/h
  • Lowest seatBajaj Pulsar NS160805 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKTM RC 390178 mm

Head to head

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

Power

KTM RC 39044 PS
Bajaj Pulsar NS16017.2 PS

Torque

KTM RC 39035 Nm
Bajaj Pulsar NS16014.6 Nm

Power to weight

KTM RC 390299 PS/t
Bajaj Pulsar NS160113 PS/t

Engine size

KTM RC 390373 cc
Bajaj Pulsar NS160160 cc

Fuel average

KTM RC 39028 km/l
Bajaj Pulsar NS16040 km/l

On a full tank

KTM RC 390266 km
Bajaj Pulsar NS160480 km

Top speed

KTM RC 390170 km/h
Bajaj Pulsar NS160125 km/h

Weight

KTM RC 390147 kg
Bajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg

Seat height

KTM RC 390820 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS160805 mm

Ground clearance

KTM RC 390178 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS160176 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM RC 390Bajaj Pulsar NS160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKTM · AustriaBajaj · India
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l~40 km/l
Petrol tank9.5 L12 L
On a full tank~266 km~480 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc160 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Oil and air
Power44 PS @ 9,500 rpm17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Power to weight299 PS / tonne113 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h125 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight147 kg (dry)152 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm805 mm
Ground clearance178 mm176 mm
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,372 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17100/80-17 / 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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  • KTM RC 390—a month
  • Bajaj Pulsar NS160—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, KTM RC 390 or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 does around 40 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM RC 390, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, KTM RC 390 or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS160 makes 17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM RC 390 or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

KTM RC 390 weighs about 147 kg and Bajaj Pulsar NS160 about 152 kg, so KTM RC 390 is easier to push and park.

KTM RC 390 or Bajaj Pulsar NS160: which should I buy?

Buy KTM RC 390 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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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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