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

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

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

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

Price

₹1.74 Lakh

₹1.94 Lakh

Engine

164.2 cc

349.13 cc

Mileage

36.5 kmpl

Torque

15.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm

33.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm

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KTM 160 Duke

Rs 1.74 Lakh

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Rs 1.94 Lakh

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Rs 1.74 Lakh

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Rs 1.94 Lakh

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Price Comparison

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

Price Comparison

Price

1.74 Lakh

1.94 Lakh

Basic

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

164.2 cc

349.13 cc

Emission type

BS6.2

Engine type

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

Liquid Cooled, 4-Valve Fi DTS-i

Fuel supply

Fuel Injection

Gear box

6 Speed

Gear shifting pattern

1 Down 5 Up

Max torque

15.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm

33.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm

Number of cylinders

Starting

Self Start Only

Stroke

48 mm

Valve per cylinder

Mileage

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

Mileage

Overall mileage

36.5 kmpl

Performance

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

Performance

Average speed

Power to weight ratio

247.1

Tyres & Brakes

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

Chassis & Suspension

Body type

Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes

Sports Naked Bikes

Apps

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

Apps

Calls and messaging

Navigation assist

Electricals

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

Charging

Safety

Feature	KTM 160 Duke (160 Duke STD)	Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z (Pulsar NS400Z 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	2	3
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	KTM 160 Duke (160 Duke STD)	Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z (Pulsar NS400Z STD)
Drive type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Peak power	19 PS @ 9500 rpm	40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm
Transmission	Manual	Manual

Motor & Battery

Drive type

Chain Drive

Peak power

19 PS @ 9500 rpm

40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm

Transmission

Manual

Under Pinning Details

Feature	KTM 160 Duke (160 Duke STD)	Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z (Pulsar NS400Z 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	USD Front Fork, 138.2 mm	Upside Down Fork
Suspension rear	Monoshock Suspension, 160.98 mm	Monoshock
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