2022 Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs 2015 BMW R 1200 RS

The Bajaj Pulsar NS160 records a lower weight than the BMW R 1200 RS. The BMW R 1200 RS has the advantage in recorded power, recorded torque and displacement where both recorded values are available.

Recorded specification differences

  • Manufacturer: Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Bajaj, BMW R 1200 RS BMW
  • Model: Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Bajaj Pulsar NS160, BMW R 1200 RS BMW R 1200 RS
  • Year: Bajaj Pulsar NS160 2022, BMW R 1200 RS 2015
  • Displacement: Bajaj Pulsar NS160 160.3, BMW R 1200 RS 1170
  • Power: Bajaj Pulsar NS160 17, BMW R 1200 RS 123
  • Torque: Bajaj Pulsar NS160 14.6, BMW R 1200 RS 125
  • Weight: Bajaj Pulsar NS160 151, BMW R 1200 RS 236
Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs BMW R 1200 RS key specifications
SpecBajaj Pulsar NS160BMW R 1200 RS
Year20222015
CategoryAdventureAdventure
Displacement160.31170
Power17123
Torque14.6125
Weight151236

Power

The BMW R 1200 RS records 123 hp, 106 hp (623.5%) more than the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 at 17 hp.

Torque

The BMW R 1200 RS records 125 Nm of torque, 110.4 Nm (756.2%) more than the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 at 14.6 Nm.

Weight

The Bajaj Pulsar NS160 records a lower wet weight of 151 kg, 85 kg less than the BMW R 1200 RS at 236 kg.

Displacement

The BMW R 1200 RS records 1170 cc, 1009.7 cc (629.9%) more than the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 at 160.3 cc.

Power-to-weight

The BMW R 1200 RS has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.521 hp/kg, compared with 0.113 hp/kg for the Bajaj Pulsar NS160.

Frequently asked questions

Which motorcycle records more power, the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or the BMW R 1200 RS?

The BMW R 1200 RS records 123 hp, 106 hp (623.5%) more than the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 at 17 hp.

Which motorcycle records more torque, the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or the BMW R 1200 RS?

The BMW R 1200 RS records 125 Nm of torque, 110.4 Nm (756.2%) more than the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 at 14.6 Nm.

Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or the BMW R 1200 RS?

The Bajaj Pulsar NS160 records a lower wet weight of 151 kg, 85 kg less than the BMW R 1200 RS at 236 kg.

Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or the BMW R 1200 RS?

The BMW R 1200 RS records 1170 cc, 1009.7 cc (629.9%) more than the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 at 160.3 cc.

Which motorcycle has the higher power-to-weight figure, the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or the BMW R 1200 RS?

The BMW R 1200 RS has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.521 hp/kg, compared with 0.113 hp/kg for the Bajaj Pulsar NS160.

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Bajaj Pulsar NS160

2022Adventure

Displacement160.3 cc
Power17 hp
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BMW R 1200 RS

2015Adventure

Displacement1170 cc
Power123 hp

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Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
160.3 cc
1170 cc
Power
17 hp
123 hp
Torque
14.6 Nm
125 Nm
Engine Type
-
Boxer
Engine Details
SOHC
Boxer | DOHC
Power / Weight
0.113 hp/kg
0.621 hp/kg
Valves / Cylinder
4
-
Stroke
-
2T
Compression Ratio
-
12.5:1

Fuel & Capacity

Fuel System
Injection
Injection
Cooling System
Air-Oil
Liquid-cooled
Starter
Electric
Electric

Transmission & Drive

Gearbox
-
Manual 6-speed
Transmission
Chain
Shaft

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension
Telescopic
Telescopic
Rear Suspension
-
Swing-Arm

Brake System

Front Brakes
Disc ABS
Disc x2
Rear Brakes
Disc
Disc

Tires & Wheels

Front Tyre
90/90-17
120/70-17
Rear Tyre
120/80-17
180/55-17

Dimensions & Weight

Length
202 cm
220 cm
Height
106 cm
127 cm
Seat Height
-
82 cm
Wheelbase
137.2 cm
152.7 cm
Ground Clearance
18 cm
-
Dry Weight
-
198 kg
Wet Weight
151 kg
236 kg

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