Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs KTM 160 Duke - Which One Should You Buy

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs KTM 160 Duke Comparison at BikeHP India. Compare Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z and KTM 160 Duke Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

Here is the detailed comparison of Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs KTM 160 Duke across key factors such as engine performance, mileage, features, space, safety, and pricing.

Specification	Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z	KTM 160 Duke
Price	₹1.94 Lakh	₹1.74 Lakh
Engine	349.13 cc	164.2 cc
Torque	33.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm	15.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Mileage	-	36.5 kmpl

Price

₹1.94 Lakh

₹1.74 Lakh

Engine

349.13 cc

164.2 cc

Torque

33.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm

15.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm

Mileage

36.5 kmpl

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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

Rs 1.94 Lakh

KTM 160 Duke

Rs 1.74 Lakh

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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

Rs 1.94 Lakh

KTM 160 Duke

Rs 1.74 Lakh

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Price Comparison

Feature	Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z (Pulsar NS400Z STD)	KTM 160 Duke (160 Duke STD)
Price	1.94 Lakh	1.74 Lakh

Price Comparison

Price

1.94 Lakh

1.74 Lakh

Basic

Feature	Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z (Pulsar NS400Z STD)	KTM 160 Duke (160 Duke STD)
Average fuel economy indicator	1	1
Body graphics	-
Call sms alerts	1	1
Clock		Digital
Cruise control	-	-
Digital display type	LCD	LCD
Display size inch	-	5.0
Distance to empty indicator	1	1
Engine temperature indicator	-	1
Gear indicator	1	1
Instrument console	Digital	Digital
Music control	1	-
Navigation	1	1
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Passenger footrest	1	1
Seat type	Split	Split
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital

Basic

Average fuel economy indicator

Body graphics

Call sms alerts

Clock

Digital

Cruise control

Digital display type

LCD

Display size inch

5.0

Distance to empty indicator

Engine temperature indicator

Gear indicator

Instrument console

Digital

Music control

Navigation

Odometer

Digital

Passenger footrest

Seat type

Split

Speedometer

Digital

Tripmeter

Digital

Dimension

Feature	Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z (Pulsar NS400Z STD)	KTM 160 Duke (160 Duke STD)
Fuel capacity	-	10.1 L
Ground clearance	-	174 mm
Kerb weight	-	147 Kg
Pillion grab rail	1	1
Pillion seat	1	1
Seat height	-	815 mm
Wheelbase	-	1357 mm

Dimension

Fuel capacity

10.1 L

Ground clearance

174 mm

Kerb weight

147 Kg

Pillion grab rail

Pillion seat

Seat height

815 mm

Wheelbase

1357 mm

Engine & Transmission

Feature	Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z (Pulsar NS400Z STD)	KTM 160 Duke (160 Duke STD)
Bore	-	66 mm
Clutch	-	Assist And Slipper Clutch
Compression ratio	-	11.97 : 1
Cooling system	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Displacement	349.13 cc	164.2 cc
Emission type	BS6.2	BS6.2
Engine type	Liquid Cooled, 4-Valve Fi DTS-i	Liquid Cooled, 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine
Fuel supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Gear box	6 Speed	6 Speed
Gear shifting pattern	-	1 Down 5 Up
Max torque	33.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm	15.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Number of cylinders	1	1
Starting	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
Stroke	-	48 mm
Valve per cylinder	4	-

Engine & Transmission

Bore

66 mm

Clutch

Assist And Slipper Clutch

Compression ratio

11.97 : 1

Cooling system

Liquid Cooled

Displacement

349.13 cc

164.2 cc

Emission type

BS6.2

Engine type

Liquid Cooled, 4-Valve Fi DTS-i

Liquid Cooled, 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Internal Combustion Engine

Fuel supply

Fuel Injection

Gear box

6 Speed

Gear shifting pattern

1 Down 5 Up

Max torque

33.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm

15.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm

Number of cylinders

Starting

Self Start Only

Stroke

48 mm

Valve per cylinder

Mileage

Feature	Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z (Pulsar NS400Z STD)	KTM 160 Duke (160 Duke STD)
Overall mileage	-	36.5 kmpl

Mileage

Overall mileage

36.5 kmpl

Performance

Feature	Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z (Pulsar NS400Z STD)	KTM 160 Duke (160 Duke STD)
Average speed	-	1
Power to weight ratio	247.1	-

Performance

Average speed

Power to weight ratio

247.1

Tyres & Brakes

Feature	Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z (Pulsar NS400Z STD)	KTM 160 Duke (160 Duke STD)
Front brake diameter	-	320 mm
Radial tyre	1	-
Rear brake diameter	-	230 mm
Tyre brand	Apollo	-

Tyres & Brakes

Front brake diameter

320 mm

Radial tyre

Rear brake diameter

230 mm

Tyre brand

Apollo

Chassis & Suspension

Feature	Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z (Pulsar NS400Z STD)	KTM 160 Duke (160 Duke STD)
Body type	Sports Naked Bikes	Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes

Chassis & Suspension

Body type

Sports Naked Bikes

Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes

Apps

Feature	Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z (Pulsar NS400Z STD)	KTM 160 Duke (160 Duke STD)
Calls and messaging	1	1
Navigation assist	1	1

Apps

Calls and messaging

Navigation assist

Electricals

Feature	Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z (Pulsar NS400Z STD)	KTM 160 Duke (160 Duke STD)
Drls	1	1
Headlight	LED	LED
Low fuel indicator	1	1
Low oil indicator	-	1
Projector headlights	1	1
Taillight	LED	LED
Turn signal lamp	LED	LED

Electricals

Drls

Headlight

LED

Low fuel indicator

Low oil indicator

Projector headlights

Taillight

LED

Turn signal lamp

LED

Charging

Feature	Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z (Pulsar NS400Z STD)	KTM 160 Duke (160 Duke STD)

Charging

Safety

Feature	Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z (Pulsar NS400Z STD)	KTM 160 Duke (160 Duke STD)
Additional features	-	SuperMoto Mode
Engine kill switch	1	1
Exhaust heat shield	1	-
Hazard warning indicator	1	1
Hazard warning lights	1	-
High beam indicator	1	1
Malfunction indicator	1	1
No of tripmeters	3	2
Pass switch
Riding modes
Saree guard	1	1
Service due indicator	1	1
Stand alarm	1	1
Switchable abs	1	-
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Traction control	1	-

Safety

Additional features

SuperMoto Mode

Engine kill switch

Exhaust heat shield

Hazard warning indicator

Hazard warning lights

High beam indicator

Malfunction indicator

No of tripmeters

Pass switch

Riding modes

Saree guard

Service due indicator

Stand alarm

Switchable abs

Tachometer

Digital

Traction control

Motor & Battery

Feature	Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z (Pulsar NS400Z STD)	KTM 160 Duke (160 Duke STD)
Drive type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Peak power	40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm	19 PS @ 9500 rpm
Transmission	Manual	Manual

Motor & Battery

Drive type

Chain Drive

Peak power

40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm

19 PS @ 9500 rpm

Transmission

Manual

Under Pinning Details

Feature	Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z (Pulsar NS400Z STD)	KTM 160 Duke (160 Duke STD)
ABS	Dual Channel	Dual Channel
Brakes front	Disc	Disc
Brakes rear	Disc	Disc
Caliper front piston	-	4
Caliper rear piston	-	2
Frame	-	Split Trellis Frame
Suspension front	Upside Down Fork	USD Front Fork, 138.2 mm
Suspension rear	Monoshock	Monoshock Suspension, 160.98 mm
Tubeless tyre	1	1
Tyre size	-	Front :-110/70-17,Rear :-140/60-17
Tyre type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel size	-	Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels type	Alloy	Alloy