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Yamaha FZ-S vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160

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

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Yamaha FZ-SEarlier version in photo

Yamaha FZ-S

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 149 cc
  • 12.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 136 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. Bajaj Pulsar NS1605
  2. Yamaha FZ-S4
  • Most powerBajaj Pulsar NS16017.2 PS
  • Most pulling powerBajaj Pulsar NS16014.6 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha FZ-S~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha FZ-S~585 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Bajaj Pulsar NS160113 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha FZ-S136 kg
  • Highest top speedBajaj Pulsar NS160125 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha FZ-S790 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

Yamaha FZ-S12.4 PS
Bajaj Pulsar NS16017.2 PS

Torque

Yamaha FZ-S13.3 Nm
Bajaj Pulsar NS16014.6 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha FZ-S91 PS/t
Bajaj Pulsar NS160113 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha FZ-S149 cc
Bajaj Pulsar NS160160 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha FZ-S45 km/l
Bajaj Pulsar NS16040 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha FZ-S585 km
Bajaj Pulsar NS160480 km

Top speed

Yamaha FZ-S115 km/h
Bajaj Pulsar NS160125 km/h

Weight

Yamaha FZ-S136 kg
Bajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg

Seat height

Yamaha FZ-S790 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS160805 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha FZ-S165 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS160176 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha FZ-SBajaj Pulsar NS160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanBajaj · India
Type of bikeStreetStreet
Fuel average~45 km/l~40 km/l
Petrol tank13 L12 L
On a full tank~585 km~480 km
Engine and performance
Engine size149 cc160 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingAirOil and air
Power12.4 PS @ 7,250 rpm17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque13.3 Nm @ 5,500 rpm14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Power to weight91 PS / tonne113 PS / tonne
Top speed115 km/h125 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight136 kg (with fluids)152 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm805 mm
Ground clearance165 mm176 mm
Wheelbase1,330 mm1,372 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 282 / Disc 220Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSFront wheelBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 140/60-17100/80-17 / 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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What will petrol cost you?

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  • Yamaha FZ-S—a month
  • Bajaj Pulsar NS160—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha FZ-S or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

Yamaha FZ-S does around 45 km per litre against about 40 km/l for Bajaj Pulsar NS160, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Yamaha FZ-S or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 makes 17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Yamaha FZ-S makes 12.4 PS @ 7,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha FZ-S or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

Yamaha FZ-S weighs about 136 kg and Bajaj Pulsar NS160 about 152 kg, so Yamaha FZ-S is easier to push and park.

Yamaha FZ-S or Bajaj Pulsar NS160: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha FZ-S if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS160 if most power, most pulling power 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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