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Yamaha MT-15 V2 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160

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

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Yamaha MT-15 V2Earlier version in photo

Yamaha MT-15 V2

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 141 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. Yamaha MT-15 V25
  2. Bajaj Pulsar NS1604
  • Most powerYamaha MT-15 V218.4 PS
  • Most pulling powerBajaj Pulsar NS16014.6 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha MT-15 V2~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankBajaj Pulsar NS160~480 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-15 V2130 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha MT-15 V2141 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-15 V2130 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

Yamaha MT-15 V218.4 PS
Bajaj Pulsar NS16017.2 PS

Torque

Yamaha MT-15 V214.1 Nm
Bajaj Pulsar NS16014.6 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha MT-15 V2130 PS/t
Bajaj Pulsar NS160113 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha MT-15 V2155 cc
Bajaj Pulsar NS160160 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha MT-15 V245 km/l
Bajaj Pulsar NS16040 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha MT-15 V2450 km
Bajaj Pulsar NS160480 km

Top speed

Yamaha MT-15 V2130 km/h
Bajaj Pulsar NS160125 km/h

Weight

Yamaha MT-15 V2141 kg
Bajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg

Seat height

Yamaha MT-15 V2810 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS160805 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha MT-15 V2170 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS160176 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha MT-15 V2Bajaj 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 tank10 L12 L
On a full tank~450 km~480 km
Engine and performance
Engine size155 cc160 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Oil and air
Power18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque14.1 Nm @ 7,500 rpm14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Power to weight130 PS / tonne113 PS / tonne
Top speed130 km/h125 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight141 kg (with fluids)152 kg (with fluids)
Seat height810 mm805 mm
Ground clearance170 mm176 mm
Wheelbase1,335 mm1,372 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 282 / Disc 220Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 140/70-17100/80-17 / 130/70-17
Suspension (front / back)Upside-down fork / Monoshock—

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 MT-15 V2—a month
  • Bajaj Pulsar NS160—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha MT-15 V2 or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

Yamaha MT-15 V2 does around 45 km per litre against about 40 km/l for Bajaj Pulsar NS160, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Yamaha MT-15 V2 or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

Yamaha MT-15 V2 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS160 makes 17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha MT-15 V2 or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

Yamaha MT-15 V2 weighs about 141 kg and Bajaj Pulsar NS160 about 152 kg, so Yamaha MT-15 V2 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha MT-15 V2 or Bajaj Pulsar NS160: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha MT-15 V2 if you care most about most power, best fuel average. Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS160 if most pulling power, 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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