Comparing the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and the KTM 390 Adventure 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 KTM 390 Adventure 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 KTM 390 Adventure's 398.63, producing 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm and 46 PS @ 8500 RPM respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 40.36 Kmpl for the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 versus 30 kmpl for the KTM 390 Adventure. 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 | 398.63 |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4-Valve, Twin Spark, DTS-i FI | 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, DOHC, Internal Combustion Engine |
| Power | 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm | 46 PS @ 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm | 39 Nm @ 6500 RPM |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 L | 14.5 |
| Mileage | 40.36 Kmpl | 30 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 152 | 182 |
| Seat Height | 804 | 830 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual-channel ABS | Switchable ABS |
| Front Brake | Dual Channel ABS, 300 mm Disc | Disc Front 320 mm 2 Piston |
| Front Suspension | 37 mm Upside Down (USD) Fork (130 mm travel) | Adjustable (30 step Damping) - Inverted Telescopic Fork, 43 mm dia (open cartridge), Travel - 230 mm |
| Rear Brake | 230 mm Disc(ABS) | Disc Front 240 mm 1 Piston |
| Rear Suspension | Nitrox Mono-shock | WP Apex Split Piston, Travel - 230 mm |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/80-17 Tubeless | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/70-17 Tubeless | 140/80-18 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Spoke |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | H4 Blue Tinge (12V 55/60W), With AHO (Auto Headlamps On) | LED headlamp |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | DC, 12V, 4 Ah VRLA | — |
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| Cluster | Semi-digital LCD | — |
| Color Options | Ebony BlackPearl Metallic WhiteCocktail Wine RedPewter Grey | Electronic OrangeCeramic White |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Single Channel | 122897 Dual Channel USD | 131305 | R | 378405 STD | 397235 |
| Starter | Electric | Self Start Only |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6 Speed Manual |
