Yamaha MT-092024 on
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 890 cc
- 119 PS
- 193 kg
Three-cylinder engine; the photo shows the Y-AMT automatic version
Bike comparison
Yamaha MT-09 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Who wins what
The quick answer before the full table.
- Yamaha MT-094
- Bajaj Pulsar NS1603
- Most powerYamaha MT-09119 PS
- Most pulling powerYamaha MT-0993 Nm
- Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
- LightestBajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg
- Highest top speedYamaha MT-09230 km/h
- Lowest seatBajaj Pulsar NS160805 mm
- Most ground clearanceBajaj Pulsar NS160176 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  Yamaha MT-09 |  Bajaj Pulsar NS160 |
|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | ||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | Yamaha · Japan | Bajaj · India |
| Type of bike | Street | Street |
| Fuel average | — | ~40 km/l |
| Petrol tank | 14 L | 12 L |
| On a full tank | — | ~480 km |
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine size | 890 cc | 160 cc |
| Cylinders | 3 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid (radiator) | Oil and air |
| Power | 119 PS @ 10,000 rpm | 17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm |
| Torque | 93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm | 14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm |
| Power to weight | 617 PS / tonne | 113 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 230 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 | 193 kg (with fluids) | 152 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 825 mm | 805 mm |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm | 176 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,430 mm | 1,372 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | ||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245 | Disc 300 / Disc 230 |
| ABS | Both wheels, works in corners | Both wheels |
| Tyres (front / back) | 120/70-17 / 180/55-17 | 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 is more powerful, Yamaha MT-09 or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?
Yamaha MT-09 makes 119 PS @ 10,000 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS160 makes 17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm.
Which is lighter, Yamaha MT-09 or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?
Bajaj Pulsar NS160 weighs about 152 kg and Yamaha MT-09 about 193 kg, so Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is easier to push and park.
Yamaha MT-09 or Bajaj Pulsar NS160: which should I buy?
Buy Yamaha MT-09 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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Photo credits
- Yamaha MT-09: Chanokchon, 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.