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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs KTM RC 160

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or KTM RC 160? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Pulsar NS400Z and RC 160. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Price starts at Rs.1.94 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and KTM RC 160 Price starts at Rs.1.85 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is 1 cylinder, 373 cc Engine can generate 42.41 bhp @ 9000 rpm power whereas KTM RC 160 is a 1 cylinder, 164 cc Engine can generate 18.74 bhp @ 9500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Pulsar NS400Z provides a mileage of 28.5 kmpl (base model), and RC 160 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is available in 4 colours & 1 variants whereas KTM RC 160 is available in N/A colours & 1 variants.

Pulsar NS400Z vs RC 160

Key HighlightsBajaj Pulsar NS400ZKTM RC 160
PriceRs.1.94 LakhRs.1.85 Lakh
Engine Capacity373.27 cc164.22 cc
Power42.41 bhp @ 9000 rpm18.74 bhp @ 9500 rpm
Mileage/Range28.5 kmplN/A km/charge
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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z STD bike
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
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Rs. 1.94 Lakh
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KTM RC 160
STD
Rs. 1.85 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    2.18 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    2.08 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.4
    4.0
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12 Litres
    13.75 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    373.27 cc
    164.22 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    Fixed
    Front Disc Size
    320
    320
    Front Wheel Size
    R17
    R17
    Rear Wheel Size
    R17
    R17
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    Up Side Down
    Inverted Telescopic fork
    Rear Suspension
    Monoshock with Nitrox, 6 Step Adjustable
    Canister Monoshock, 6 step Adjustable
    Front Tyre Size
    110/70 R17
    110/70 R17
    Rear Tyre Size
    140/70 R17
    140/60 R17
    Front Brake
    Disc
    Disc
    Rear Disc/Drum Size
    230 mm
    230 mm
    Rear Brake
    Disc
    Disc
    Tubeless Tyres
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    check

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    check
    -
    Touch Screen Display
    -
    check
    Fuel level guage
    Digital
    Digital
    Gear Indicator
    check
    -
    Tachometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    check
    LED headlight
    check
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    5 Years/75000 Km
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    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    -
    Images
    Frame Type
    -
    Split-Trellis Frame

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    -
    Ignition
    CDI
    -
    Spark Plugs
    3 Per Cylinder
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    Engine Capacity
    373.27 cc
    164.22 cc
    Engine Type
    Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC with DLC Coated Finger Followers
    Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, SOHC, IC Engine
    No. of Cylinders
    1
    1
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Top Speed
    157 kmph
    -
    Bore x Stroke
    89mm x 60mm
    66 mm X 48 mm
    Configuration
    DOHC
    SOHC
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Liquid Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    EFI
    Max Power
    42.41 bhp @ 9000 rpm
    18.74 bhp @ 9500 rpm
    Max Torque
    35 Nm @ 7500 rpm
    15.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm

    Comfort & Convenience

    Call/SMS Alerts
    check
    -
    Pillion Backrest
    -
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    Riding Modes
    4
    -
    GPS & Navigation
    check
    check
    Console Type
    Digital
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    check
    -
    Engine Kill Switch
    check
    -
    Handle Type
    Hydroformed Tubular Street Fighter Handlebar
    -
    Instrument Console
    Digital
    Digital
    Seat Style
    Split
    Split
    Side Stand Indicator
    check
    -
    Start Type
    Self Start
    Electric Starter
    USB Charger Port
    check
    -

    Safety

    AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
    check
    -
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    check
    check
    Hazard Warning Switch
    check
    -
    Radial Tyres
    check
    -
    Side Stand Alarm
    check
    -
    Pass Light
    check
    -
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    Turn Signal
    LED
    LED
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    check
    check
    Power Modes
    4
    -
    Slipper Clutch
    Assist And Slipper Clutch
    check
    Traction Control System
    check
    -

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    1990 mm
    1965 mm
    Width
    846 mm
    701 mm
    Height
    1057 mm
    1150 mm
    Wheelbase
    1344 mm
    1347 mm
    Ground Clearance
    168 mm
    168 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12 Litres
    13.75 Litres
    Body Type
    Sports
    Sports
    Seat Height
    807 mm
    830 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    174 kg
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    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    check
    check

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Superbly priced for the segment it belongs to
    • Use of cycle parts from siblings makes the maintenance costs less
    • Puch-packed performance from the engine
    • Agile handling makes it fun to ride on the city streets
    • Braking entices confidence inside the new riders
    Cons
    • Design looks similar to the smaller N250 and NS200
    • Build quality could have been better considering the use of cycle parts
    • Seat comfort is not as good as you would like it to be
    • Barebone features like LCD console make it feel less premium
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    Detailed Comparison of Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z and KTM RC 160

    Safety

    Pulsar NS400Z comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System. RC 160 has Hazard Warning Indicator, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Slipper Clutch.

    Comfort & Convenience

    Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z has features like Call/SMS Alerts, Pillion Footrest, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port and KTM RC 160, on the other hand, has GPS & Navigation.

    Transmission

    Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and RC 160 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z has a 12 Litres fuel tank with 1057 mm seat height. KTM RC 160 has 1150 mm seat height and 13.75 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z and KTM RC 160 Owner Reviews

    • Pulsar NS400Z Review
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        RAHUL
        28 Jan 2026
        5.0
        I really like the NS400Z. It offers top mileage in the 400cc segment and has a fierce, attractive design. The maintenance and service costs are low, and the top speed is impressive. Overall, I feel much better and more satisfied riding this bike than before.
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        Praveen
        19 Jan 2026
        5.0
        I think this bike is very good—actually, it is too good. It is one of the most budget-friendly bikes with amazing features. The bike is very powerful, and its performance is excellent. I really want this bike.
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        RAVIKUMAR
        2 Month ago
        5.0
        N400Z Bajaj Pulsar bahut badhiya bike hai
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        Sukantaa debbarma
        2 Month ago
        5.0
        This is the perfect racing bike, and it has a very perfect look. The RPM sound is great and good. I like this bike, it’s so smooth, and I will be buying this bike.
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        Deepu
        2 Month ago
        5.0
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