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Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Bajaj Pulsar N160
Bajaj Pulsar NS160

Bajaj Auto

Pulsar N160

From ₹1.22 Lakh

Full Pulsar N160 page Change

Bajaj Auto

Pulsar NS160

From ₹1.26 Lakh

Full Pulsar NS160 page Change
Bajaj Pulsar N160N160 SD USD Single Seat · ₹1.22 Lakh
Bajaj Pulsar NS160Pulsar NS160 · ₹1.26 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Pulsar N160: ₹1.22 Lakh (ahead) Pulsar NS160: ₹1.26 Lakh Pulsar N160 ₹4,195 cheaper
Braking Pulsar N160: Single-channel ABS Pulsar NS160: Dual-channel ABS (ahead)
Mileage Pulsar N160: 59.11 kmpl (ahead) Pulsar NS160: 44 kmpl Claimed
Power Pulsar N160: 16 PS Pulsar NS160: 17 PS (ahead) Torque 14.65 vs 14.6 Nm
Weight Pulsar N160: 148 kg Pulsar NS160: 152 kg Seat height 795 vs 805 mm
Versions Pulsar N160: 5 (ahead) Pulsar NS160: 2

Pick the Pulsar N160 for the lower price, better claimed mileage and more versions.

Pick the Pulsar NS160 for dual-channel abs and more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.22 Lakh
₹1.26 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.41 Lakh
₹1.46 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹3,755 a month
₹3,877 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
16 PS
17 PS
Torque
14.65 Nm
14.6 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
59.11 kmpl
44 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Single cylinder, air-cooled (2V) or air/oil-cooled (4V)
Single cylinder, air/oil cooled, twin spark, 4-valve
Displacement
164.82 cc (2V) / 164.5 cc (4V)
160.3 cc
Compression Ratio
10.3:1
9.8:1
Cooling
Air Cooled (2V) / Air-Oil Cooled (4V)
Air/Oil Cooled
Gearbox
5-speed manual
5-speed manual
Clutch
Assist and slipper clutch
Wet multiplate
Drive Type
Chain drive
Chain drive
Ride by Wire
Yes, on 4V
Not listed

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc
Disc, 300 mm
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc
Disc, 230 mm
Braking System
Single Channel ABS
Sources disagree: single-channel ABS per one source, dual-channel ABS with 300mm disc per Bajaj own current site. Confirm current spec with a dealer.
Wheel Type
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic, 37mm (2V) / USD forks (4V)
Sources disagree: telescopic fork per one source, 37mm USD forks per Bajaj own current site
Rear Suspension
Monoshock with Nitrox
Monoshock with Nitrox and canister
Frame Type
Tubular frame
Perimeter frame
Wheelbase
1,358 mm (2V) / 1,348 mm (4V)
1,372 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
170 mm

Dimensions

Seat Height
795 mm
805 mm
Kerb Weight
148 kg (2V) / 151 kg (4V)
152 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 litres
12 litres
Length
Not listed
2,017 mm
Width
Not listed
804 mm
Height
Not listed
1,060 mm

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Fully digital
Fully digital
Bluetooth/Navigation
Bluetooth and turn-by-turn navigation on 4V; 2V has no phone connectivity
Yes, turn-by-turn navigation
USB Charging
Yes
Not listed
Call/SMS Alerts
Not listed
Yes

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
4V only
Not listed
Side-stand Engine Cut-off
Not listed
Yes
Kill Switch
Not listed
Yes
Vehicle Location Tracking
Not listed
Yes, live location

Lights

Headlight
LED
LED
Taillight
LED
LED
Turn Indicators
Halogen bulb
LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Stepped pillion seat
Stepped pillion seat

Choice

Versions
5 versions
2 versions
Price range
₹1.22 Lakh – ₹1.43 Lakh
₹1.26 Lakh – ₹1.35 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
4 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

N160 SD USD Single Seat₹1.22 Lakh Pulsar NS160₹1.26 Lakh Pulsar NS160 ₹4,195 more

On-road price by city

Pulsar N160 N160 SD USD Single Seat against Pulsar NS160 Pulsar NS160

CityPulsar N160Pulsar NS160Gap
Mumbai₹1.45 Lakh₹1.49 LakhPulsar N160 ₹4,727 less
Pune₹1.45 Lakh₹1.49 LakhPulsar N160 ₹4,727 less
New Delhi₹1.41 Lakh₹1.46 LakhPulsar N160 ₹4,602 less
Bengaluru₹1.54 Lakh₹1.59 LakhPulsar N160 ₹5,021 less
Chennai₹1.46 Lakh₹1.51 LakhPulsar N160 ₹4,769 less
Hyderabad₹1.49 Lakh₹1.55 LakhPulsar N160 ₹4,895 less
Ahmedabad₹1.39 Lakh₹1.43 LakhPulsar N160 ₹4,518 less
Kolkata₹1.44 Lakh₹1.48 LakhPulsar N160 ₹4,685 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Pulsar N160 or the Pulsar NS160?

The Pulsar N160, by ₹4,195 on the versions compared here: Pulsar N160 N160 SD USD Single Seat at ₹1.22 Lakh against Pulsar NS160 Pulsar NS160 at ₹1.26 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.41 Lakh against ₹1.46 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Pulsar N160 claims 59.11 kmpl against 44 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Pulsar N160 N160 SD USD Single Seat makes 16 PS and 14.65 Nm and the Pulsar NS160 Pulsar NS160 makes 17 PS and 14.6 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹3,755 a month for the Pulsar N160 and ₹3,877 for the Pulsar NS160, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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Bajaj Pulsar N160: every version, spec and on-road price Bajaj Pulsar NS160: every version, spec and on-road price