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KTM RC 160 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, KTM RC 160 or Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between RC 160 and Pulsar NS400Z. KTM RC 160 Price starts at Rs.1.85 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Price starts at Rs.1.93 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. KTM RC 160 is 1 cylinder, 164 cc Engine can generate 18.74 bhp @ 9500 rpm power whereas Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is a 1 cylinder, 373 cc Engine can generate 42.41 bhp @ 9000 rpm power. In terms of range, RC 160 provides a range of N/Akm/charge (base model), and Pulsar NS400Z has a mileage of 28.5 kmpl (base model). KTM RC 160 is available in N/A colours & 1 variants whereas Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is available in 4 colours & 1 variants.

RC 160 vs Pulsar NS400Z

Key HighlightsKTM RC 160Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
PriceRs.1.85 LakhRs.1.93 Lakh
Engine Capacity164.22 cc373.27 cc
Power18.74 bhp @ 9500 rpm42.41 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Mileage/RangeN/A km/charge28.5 kmpl
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KTM RC 160 STD bike
KTM RC 160
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Rs. 1.85 Lakh
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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
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Rs. 1.93 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

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

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

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    -
    Images
    Frame Type
    Split-Trellis Frame
    -

    Engine & Transmission

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

    Dimensions & Capacity

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

    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 KTM RC 160 and Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

    Safety

    RC 160 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Slipper Clutch. Pulsar NS400Z has 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.

    Comfort & Convenience

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

    Transmission

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

    Dimensions

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

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