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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs KTM 160 Duke

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs KTM 160 Duke

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs KTM 160 Duke: Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z starts at ₹190,000 and KTM 160 Duke starts at ₹183,655. KTM 160 Duke is cheaper by ₹6,345 at expected ex-showroom. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is listed at 32 kmpl; KTM 160 Duke is listed at 36 kmpl. KTM 160 Duke claims 4 kmpl more.

Comparison overview

Key highlights	Pulsar NS400Z	160 Duke
Expected ex-showroom	₹190,000	₹183,655
Engine	349 cc	164 cc
Mileage	32.0 kmpl	36.0 kmpl
Power	42.42 bhp @ 9000 rpm	18.74 bhp @ 9500 rpm
Top speed	150 kmph	—

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

₹190,000 Onwards

KTM 160 Duke

₹183,655 Onwards

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Specifications

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Performance 3

Performance	Pulsar NS400Z	160 Duke
Mileage	32 Kmpl	36 Kmpl
Top Speed	150	—
Max Torque	33.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm	15.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm

Engine 6

Engine	Pulsar NS400Z	160 Duke
Displacement	349.13	164.2
Cooling System	Advanced Liquid Cooling	—
Bore	89	66
No Of Cylinders	1	1
Stroke	56.1	48
Compression Ratio	—	11.97 : 1

Battery 2

Battery	Pulsar NS400Z	160 Duke
Battery Capacity	12 V,8 AH	12 V, 8 Ah
Battery Type	—	Maintenance Free

Fuel 4

Fuel	Pulsar NS400Z	160 Duke
Fuel Capacity	12	10.1
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Fuel Type	—	Petrol

Dimensions 7

Dimensions	Pulsar NS400Z	160 Duke
Ground Clearance	165	174
Height	1057	—
Kerb Weight	176	147
Length	1990	—
Passenger Footrest	Yes	Yes
Seat Height	805	—
Width	846	—

Transmission 3

Transmission	Pulsar NS400Z	160 Duke
Clutch	Assist & Slipper clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch
Gear Box	6 Speed	6 Speed
Transmission	Manual	Chain Drive

Brakes 6

Brakes	Pulsar NS400Z	160 Duke
Rear Brake	Disc	Disc
Abs	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel
Front Brake	Disc	Disc
Switchable Abs	Yes	—
Front Brake Diameter	320	320
Rear Brake Diameter	230	230

Suspension 2

Suspension	Pulsar NS400Z	160 Duke
Suspension Front	43 mm USD	USD Front Fork
Suspension Rear	Monoshock with Nitrox, 6 step adjustable	Monoshock Suspension

Wheels & Tyres 5

Wheels & Tyres	Pulsar NS400Z	160 Duke
Tyre Size	Front: 110/70 - 17 / Rear: 150/60 - 17	Front : 110/70 - 17 , Rear: 140/60 - R17
Wheel Size	Front : 17 inch, Rear : 17 inch	Front : 17 inch, Rear : 17 inch
Wheels Type	Alloy	Alloy
Tubeless Tyre	Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheelbase	1344	1357

Electricals 3

Electricals	Pulsar NS400Z	160 Duke
Mobile Connectivity	Yes	—
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Usb Charging Port	Yes	—

Lights 5

Lights	Pulsar NS400Z	160 Duke
Tail Light	LED	LED
Projector Headlights	Yes	—
Led Tail Light	Yes	—
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Drls	—	Yes

Instrument Cluster 7

Instrument Cluster	Pulsar NS400Z	160 Duke
Display	LCD	—
Instrument Console	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Digital	—
Clock	Yes	Yes

Seat 1

Seat	Pulsar NS400Z	160 Duke
Seat Type	Split	—

Features 3

Features	Pulsar NS400Z	160 Duke
Music Control	Yes	—
Navigation	Yes	Yes
Call Sms Alerts	Yes	Yes

Other 9

Other	Pulsar NS400Z	160 Duke
Max Power	42.42 bhp @ 9000 rpm	18.74 bhp @ 9500 rpm
Emission Type	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Engine Type	Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC with DLC coated finger followers	Liquid Cooled, 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine
Body Type	Street Bike	Sports Bike
Drive Type	Chain Drive	—
Frame	Perimeter Frame	Split Trellis Frame
Head Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED
Stepup Seat	Yes	—

Price difference

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z starts at ₹190,000 and KTM 160 Duke starts at ₹183,655. KTM 160 Duke is cheaper by ₹6,345 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is listed at 32 kmpl; KTM 160 Duke is listed at 36 kmpl. KTM 160 Duke claims 4 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs KTM 160 Duke and get on-road quotes before booking. Match price, claimed economy and riding character to how you actually ride.

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FAQs

Which is cheaper, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z or KTM 160 Duke?

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z starts at ₹190,000 and KTM 160 Duke starts at ₹183,655. KTM 160 Duke is cheaper by ₹6,345 at expected ex-showroom.

Which has better mileage or range?

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is listed at 32 kmpl; KTM 160 Duke is listed at 36 kmpl. KTM 160 Duke claims 4 kmpl more.

Should I buy the Pulsar NS400Z or the 160 Duke?

Match the bike to your roads: city vs highway, solo vs pillion, and how much you care about running cost versus features. Use the spec table and on-road quotes to confirm.

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