Ducati 160 Monza Junior vs Modenas Pulsar NS 160 (2022)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 160 Monza Juniorstacks up against the Modenas Pulsar NS 160. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 160 Monza JuniorModenas Pulsar NS 160
Model year19672022
Price
Engine156 cc160 cc
Horsepower13 hp15 hp
Torque14 Nm
Weight121 kg
Fuel capacity3.4 L3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires2.75-16 / 3.25-16 90/90-17 / 120/80-17

Ducati 160 Monza Junior vs Modenas Pulsar NS 160 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 160 Monza Junior and the Modenas Pulsar NS 160 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 160 Monza Junior brings 13 hp in a 121 kg package, while the Modenas Pulsar NS 160 counters with 15 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: