Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs KTM 160 Duke
KTM 160 Duke Price starts at Rs. 1.84 Lakh which is Rs. 3,445 costlier than base model of Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z priced at Rs. 1.80 Lakh. In technical specifications, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is powered by 349.13 cc engine , while KTM 160 Duke is powered by 164.2 cc engine. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is available in 4 different colours while KTM 160 Duke comes with 3 colours. The Comparison Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs KTM 160 Duke can be described on the basis of price and specifications.
Pulsar NS400Z vs 160 Duke
| Key Highlights | Pulsar NS400Z STD | 160 Duke STD |
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| Engine Type | Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC With Four Stroke Single Cylinder | Liquid Cooled, 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine |
| Max Power | 40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm | 19 PS @ 9500 rpm |
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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
Rs. 1.80 Lakh EMI - Rs. 5,383 View July OffersKTM 160 Duke
Rs. 1.84 Lakh EMI - Rs. 5,287 View July Offers
Pulsar NS400Z vs 160 Duke Key Highlights
| Basic Info | Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z STD | KTM 160 Duke STD |
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| Rating |
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| Brand Name | Bajaj | KTM |
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs. 1.80 Lakh Check On Road Price | Rs. 1.84 Lakh Check On Road Price |
| Engine Type | Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC With Four Stroke Single Cylinder | Liquid Cooled, 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine |
| Max Power | 40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm | 19 PS @ 9500 rpm |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
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| Wheel Size | Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm | Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm |
| Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) | Alloy | Alloy |
| ABS | Dual Channel | Dual Channel |
| Starting | Self Start Only | Self Start Only |
| Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
| EMI |
Rs. 5,383
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11.99% (36 months)
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Rs. 5,287
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9.45% (36 months)
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| Insurance | Rs. 11,718 Pulsar NS400Z Insurance | Rs. 11,776 160 Duke Insurance |
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Pros and Cons
- Positives
- Negatives
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
- Is priced quite well
- Makes a decent amount of power
KTM 160 Duke
- Sporty Looks
- A powerful engine
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
- Build quality could’ve been better
- Stiff rear suspension
KTM 160 Duke
- The pillion seat is narrow
- No traction control
Is Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Better Than KTM 160 Duke?
100% users have chosen Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z over KTM 160 Duke in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 8 users have also rated Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z and KTM 160 Duke on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance in your bike. But KTM 160 Duke is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort and maintenance. On the basis of safety user have rated both the bikes equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..
| Ratings Factor | Pulsar NS400Z | 160 Duke |
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| Mileage | 3.0 | 4.3 |
| Performance | 5.0 | 4.7 |
| Comfort | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Maintenance | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Safety | 3.0 | 3.0 |
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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Vs KTM 160 Duke FAQs
Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs KTM 160 Duke?
As per the users experiences Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance in your bike. But KTM 160 Duke is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort and maintenance. On the basis of safety user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs KTM 160 Duke?
The Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is cheaper than KTM 160 Duke by ₹3,445.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs KTM 160 Duke?
For the STD version, 349.13 cc Petrol engine of Pulsar NS400Z produces 40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 33.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 164.2 cc Petrol engine of 160 Duke produces 19 PS @ 9500 rpm of power and 15.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm of torqueAs per the users experiences the Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z has better performance.
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