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TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS200 vs KTM RC 390

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

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TVS Apache RTR 160Earlier version in photo

TVS Apache RTR 160

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 160 cc
  • 16 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 137 kg
Bajaj Pulsar NS200

Bajaj Pulsar NS200

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 199.5 cc
  • 24.5 PS
  • ~35 km/l
  • 159 kg
KTM RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 147 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. TVS Apache RTR 1605
  2. KTM RC 3904
  3. Bajaj Pulsar NS2000
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM RC 39035 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 160~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM RC 390170 km/h
  • Lowest seatTVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Head to head

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

Power

TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Bajaj Pulsar NS20024.5 PS
KTM RC 39044 PS

Torque

TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Bajaj Pulsar NS20018.7 Nm
KTM RC 39035 Nm

Power to weight

TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Bajaj Pulsar NS200154 PS/t
KTM RC 390299 PS/t

Engine size

TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Bajaj Pulsar NS200199.5 cc
KTM RC 390373 cc

Fuel average

TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Bajaj Pulsar NS20035 km/l
KTM RC 39028 km/l

On a full tank

TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Bajaj Pulsar NS200420 km
KTM RC 390266 km

Top speed

TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Bajaj Pulsar NS200136 km/h
KTM RC 390170 km/h

Weight

TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Bajaj Pulsar NS200159 kg
KTM RC 390147 kg

Seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS200805 mm
KTM RC 390820 mm

Ground clearance

TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS200168 mm
KTM RC 390178 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTVS Apache RTR 160Bajaj Pulsar NS200KTM RC 390
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTVS · IndiaBajaj · IndiaKTM · Austria
Type of bikeStreetStreetSports
Fuel average~45 km/l~35 km/l~28 km/l
Petrol tank12 L12 L9.5 L
On a full tank~540 km~420 km~266 km
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc199.5 cc373 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power16 PS @ 8,750 rpm24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm44 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm18.7 Nm @ 8,000 rpm35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Power to weight117 PS / tonne154 PS / tonne299 PS / tonne
Top speed114 km/h136 km/h170 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight137 kg (with fluids)159 kg (with fluids)147 kg (dry)
Seat height790 mm805 mm820 mm
Ground clearance180 mm168 mm178 mm
Wheelbase1,300 mm1,363 mm1,340 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSFront wheelBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)90/90-17 / 110/80-17100/80-17 / 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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  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month
  • Bajaj Pulsar NS200—a month
  • KTM RC 390—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Bajaj Pulsar NS200?

TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 35 km/l for Bajaj Pulsar NS200, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Bajaj Pulsar NS200?

Bajaj Pulsar NS200 makes 24.5 PS @ 9,750 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, TVS Apache RTR 160 or Bajaj Pulsar NS200?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Bajaj Pulsar NS200 about 159 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

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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.