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Yamaha YBR125 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160

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

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Yamaha YBR125

Yamaha YBR125

Rs 466,000

last price, no longer made here

  • 124 cc
  • 10.8 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 114 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 YBR1254
  2. Bajaj Pulsar NS1604
  • Most powerBajaj Pulsar NS16017.2 PS
  • Most pulling powerBajaj Pulsar NS16014.6 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha YBR125~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha YBR125~585 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Bajaj Pulsar NS160113 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YBR125114 kg
  • Lowest seatYamaha YBR125775 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 YBR12510.8 PS
Bajaj Pulsar NS16017.2 PS

Torque

Yamaha YBR12510.4 Nm
Bajaj Pulsar NS16014.6 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YBR12595 PS/t
Bajaj Pulsar NS160113 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YBR125124 cc
Bajaj Pulsar NS160160 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha YBR12545 km/l
Bajaj Pulsar NS16040 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha YBR125585 km
Bajaj Pulsar NS160480 km

Weight

Yamaha YBR125114 kg
Bajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YBR125775 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS160805 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YBR125145 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS160176 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YBR125Bajaj Pulsar NS160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 466,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanBajaj · India
Type of bikeEverydayStreet
Fuel average~45 km/l~40 km/l
Petrol tank13 L12 L
On a full tank~585 km~480 km
Engine and performance
Engine size124 cc160 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingAirOil and air
Power10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque10.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Power to weight95 PS / tonne113 PS / tonne
Top speed—125 km/h
Fuel systemCarburettorFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed5-speed
StartingSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight114 kg (dry)152 kg (with fluids)
Seat height775 mm805 mm
Ground clearance145 mm176 mm
Wheelbase1,285 mm1,372 mm
Length × width × height1,975 × 745 × 1,080 mm—
ColoursBlack, Bluish grey, Red—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc / DrumDisc 300 / Disc 230
ABSNoBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 90/90-18100/80-17 / 130/70-17
Suspension (front / back)Telescopic fork / Twin shocks—

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?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • Yamaha YBR125—a month
  • Bajaj Pulsar NS160—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha YBR125 or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

Yamaha YBR125 does around 45 km per litre against about 40 km/l for Bajaj Pulsar NS160, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YBR125 or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 makes 17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Yamaha YBR125 makes 10.8 PS @ 7,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YBR125 or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

Yamaha YBR125 weighs about 114 kg and Bajaj Pulsar NS160 about 152 kg, so Yamaha YBR125 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YBR125 or Bajaj Pulsar NS160: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YBR125 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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