Comparing the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and the Kawasaki Z900 side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is available at ₹148,813, while the Kawasaki Z900 is priced at a price on request. On the engine front, the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 comes with a 160.3 cc unit compared to the Kawasaki Z900's 948cc, producing 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm and 125 PS @ 9500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 40.36 Kmpl for the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 versus 20.83 for the Kawasaki Z900. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Oil-cooled | Liquid Cooled |
| Displacement | 160.3 cc | 948cc |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4-Valve, Twin Spark, DTS-i FI | Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke Inline Four, 16 valves, DOHC |
| Power | 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm | 125 PS @ 9500 rpm |
| Torque | 14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm | 98.6 Nm @ 7700 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 L | 17L |
| Mileage | 40.36 Kmpl | 20.83 |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 152 | 212 |
| Seat Height | 804 | 830 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual-channel ABS | Dual Channel |
| Front Brake | Dual Channel ABS, 300 mm Disc | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Front Suspension | 37 mm Upside Down (USD) Fork (130 mm travel) | Ø41 mm Inverted Fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/120 mm |
| Rear Brake | 230 mm Disc(ABS) | Disc, 250 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Nitrox Mono-shock | Horizontal Back-link with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/140 mm |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/80-17 Tubeless | Front - 120/70 - ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/70-17 Tubeless | Rear - 180/55 - ZR17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | H4 Blue Tinge (12V 55/60W), With AHO (Auto Headlamps On) | Triple-pod LED (dual low beam + single high beam) |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | DC, 12V, 4 Ah VRLA | 12V, 8.6ah, MF (Maintenance-Free) |
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| Cluster | Semi-digital LCD | — |
| Color Options | Ebony BlackPearl Metallic WhiteCocktail Wine RedPewter Grey | Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Metallic Flat Spark BlackCandy Lime Green/Metallic Carbon Gray |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel injection |
| Price Variants | Single Channel | 122897 Dual Channel USD | 131305 | Standard | 999000 | Dual channel ABS | Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray / Metallic Flat Spark Black | Candy Lime Green / Metallic Carbon Gray |
| Starter | Electric | Self start |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6 Speed manual |
