KTM 160 Duke vs Bajaj Pulsar N160 4V
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
KTM 160 Duke and Bajaj Pulsar N160 4V are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The 160 Duke costs ₹49,106 more than the Pulsar N160 4V, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 37% extra.
The Pulsar N160 4V takes 4 of the 6 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the 160 Duke and 8/10 for the Pulsar N160 4V.
Category by category
Price
Pulsar N160 4V
The Pulsar N160 4V starts ₹49,106 lower (₹1,34,479 against ₹1,83,585), about ₹1,560 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Pulsar N160 4V
Pulsar N160 4V claims 51.6 kmpl against 36.5 kmpl. That is roughly ₹5,566 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
160 Duke
160 Duke has the better power-to-weight ratio: 127 against 121 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
160 Duke
160 Duke adds dual-channel abs that the Pulsar N160 4V does not have on any variant.
Features
Pulsar N160 4V
Pulsar N160 4V gets projector headlamp, ride modes and usb charging port.
Warranty
Pulsar N160 4V
Pulsar N160 4V comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 2 on the 160 Duke.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 160 Duke if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is first bike for new riders
- your priority is city commuting with occasional highway
Buy the Pulsar N160 4V if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Bajaj's bigger service network matters
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 160 Duke | Pulsar N160 4V |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,83,585 | ₹1,34,479 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,10,000 | ₹1,56,100 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,23,240 | ₹95,410 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹10,080 | ₹7,492 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,73,320 | ₹2,89,002 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | KTM160 Duke | BajajPulsar N160 4V |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,83,585 | ₹1,34,479 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹5,820 | ₹4,260 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 164.2 cc | 164.5 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled | 1 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 18.7 bhp | 18.2 bhp |
| Torque | 15.5 Nm | 14.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 36.5 kmpl | 51.6 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | — | 120 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 147 kg | 151 kg |
| Fuel tank | 10.1 L | 14 L |
| Seat height | 815 mm | 795 mm |
| Ground clearance | 174 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1357 mm | 1348 mm |
| Length | — | 1989 mm |
| Width | — | 743 mm |
| Height | — | 1050 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 230 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | USD Front Fork | USD Forks |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock Suspension | Monoshock with Nitrox |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 100/80-R17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/60-R17 | 130/70-R17 |
160 Duke vs Pulsar N160 4V: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 160 Duke or the Pulsar N160 4V?
- The Pulsar N160 4V is cheaper by ₹49,106 at the base variant (₹1,34,479 against ₹1,83,585 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the 160 Duke or the Pulsar N160 4V?
- The Pulsar N160 4V claims 51.6 kmpl against 36.5 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the 160 Duke and Pulsar N160 4V in Delhi?
- About ₹53,900: roughly ₹2,10,000 for the 160 Duke and ₹1,56,100 for the Pulsar N160 4V, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹3,73,320 for the 160 Duke and ₹2,89,002 for the Pulsar N160 4V, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Pulsar N160 4V comes out ₹84,318 ahead.
