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Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160

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

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Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 142 kg

Variable valve timing and a slipper clutch

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 YZF-R15 V44
  2. Bajaj Pulsar NS1604
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R15 V418.4 PS
  • Most pulling powerBajaj Pulsar NS16014.6 Nm
  • Goes furthest on a tankBajaj Pulsar NS160~480 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R15 V4130 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R15 V4140 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 YZF-R15 V418.4 PS
Bajaj Pulsar NS16017.2 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R15 V414.2 Nm
Bajaj Pulsar NS16014.6 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4130 PS/t
Bajaj Pulsar NS160113 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4155 cc
Bajaj Pulsar NS160160 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha YZF-R15 V440 km/l
Bajaj Pulsar NS16040 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4440 km
Bajaj Pulsar NS160480 km

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4140 km/h
Bajaj Pulsar NS160125 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg
Bajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4815 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS160805 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4170 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS160176 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R15 V4Bajaj Pulsar NS160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanBajaj · India
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Fuel average~40 km/l~40 km/l
Petrol tank11 L12 L
On a full tank~440 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
Torque14.2 Nm @ 7,500 rpm14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Power to weight130 PS / tonne113 PS / tonne
Top speed140 km/h125 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight142 kg (with fluids)152 kg (with fluids)
Seat height815 mm805 mm
Ground clearance170 mm176 mm
Wheelbase1,325 mm1,372 mm
Length × width × height1,990 × 725 × 1,135 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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  • Yamaha YZF-R15 V4—a month
  • Bajaj Pulsar NS160—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS160 makes 17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 weighs about 142 kg and Bajaj Pulsar NS160 about 152 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Bajaj Pulsar NS160: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 if you care most about most power, quickest (power to weight). 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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