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Suzuki GSX-8S vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160

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

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Suzuki GSX-8S

Suzuki GSX-8S

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 83 PS
  • 202 kg

Quickshifter as standard

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. Suzuki GSX-8S4
  2. Bajaj Pulsar NS1603
  • Most powerSuzuki GSX-8S83 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
  • LightestBajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki GSX-8S210 km/h
  • Lowest seatBajaj Pulsar NS160805 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

Suzuki GSX-8S83 PS
Bajaj Pulsar NS16017.2 PS

Torque

Suzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
Bajaj Pulsar NS16014.6 Nm

Power to weight

Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
Bajaj Pulsar NS160113 PS/t

Engine size

Suzuki GSX-8S776 cc
Bajaj Pulsar NS160160 cc

Top speed

Suzuki GSX-8S210 km/h
Bajaj Pulsar NS160125 km/h

Weight

Suzuki GSX-8S202 kg
Bajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg

Seat height

Suzuki GSX-8S810 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS160805 mm

Ground clearance

Suzuki GSX-8S145 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS160176 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsSuzuki GSX-8SBajaj Pulsar NS160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandSuzuki · JapanBajaj · India
Type of bikeStreetStreet
Fuel average—~40 km/l
Petrol tank14 L12 L
On a full tank—~480 km
Engine and performance
Engine size776 cc160 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Oil and air
Power83 PS @ 8,500 rpm17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Power to weight411 PS / tonne113 PS / tonne
Top speed210 km/h125 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight202 kg (with fluids)152 kg (with fluids)
Seat height810 mm805 mm
Ground clearance145 mm176 mm
Wheelbase1,465 mm1,372 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17100/80-17 / 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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  • Bajaj Pulsar NS160—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Suzuki GSX-8S or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

Suzuki GSX-8S makes 83 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS160 makes 17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Suzuki GSX-8S or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 weighs about 152 kg and Suzuki GSX-8S about 202 kg, so Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is easier to push and park.

Suzuki GSX-8S or Bajaj Pulsar NS160: which should I buy?

Buy Suzuki GSX-8S if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS160 if lightest, 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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