Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Keeway SR125

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 2 Oct 2026.

Bajaj Pulsar N160
Keeway SR125

Bajaj Auto

Pulsar N160

From ₹1.22 Lakh

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Keeway

SR125

From ₹1.29 Lakh

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Bajaj Pulsar N160N160 SD USD Single Seat · ₹1.22 Lakh
Keeway SR125Standard · ₹1.29 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Pulsar N160: ₹1.22 Lakh (ahead) SR125: ₹1.29 Lakh Pulsar N160 ₹6,894 cheaper
Braking Pulsar N160: Single-channel ABS (ahead) SR125: Combined braking (CBS)
Mileage Pulsar N160: 59.11 kmpl (ahead) SR125: 47–50 kmpl Claimed
Power Pulsar N160: 16 PS (ahead) SR125: 9.8 bhp Torque 14.65 vs 8.2 Nm
Weight Pulsar N160: 148 kg SR125: 120 kg Seat height 795 vs 780 mm
Versions Pulsar N160: 5 (ahead) SR125: 1

Pick the Pulsar N160 for the lower price, single-channel abs, better claimed mileage, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.22 Lakh
₹1.29 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.41 Lakh
₹1.45 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,374 a month
₹2,442 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
16 PS
9.8 bhp
Torque
14.65 Nm
8.2 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
5-Speed Manual
Mileage
59.11 kmpl
47–50 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Single cylinder, air-cooled (2V) or air/oil-cooled (4V)
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, SOHC, EFI
Displacement (cc)
164.82 cc (2V) / 164.5 cc (4V)
125 cc
Compression Ratio
10.3:1
10:1
Cooling
Air Cooled (2V) / Air-Oil Cooled (4V)
Air Cooled
Gearbox
5-speed manual
5 Speed Manual (1D 4U)
Clutch
Assist and slipper clutch
Wet Multiplate
Drive Type
Chain drive
Chain Drive
Ride by Wire
Yes, on 4V
Not listed
Bore x Stroke
Not listed
57 mm x 48.8 mm

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc
Disc, 300 mm, 3-piston caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc
Disc, 210 mm, 1-piston caliper
Braking System
Single Channel ABS
Not listed
Wheel Type
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Spoke (Wire Spoke)
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Not listed
ABS/CBS Type
Not listed
Combined Braking System (CBS)
Front Tyre Size
Not listed
110/70-17
Rear Tyre Size
Not listed
130/70-17

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic, 37mm (2V) / USD forks (4V)
Telescopic Forks (128 mm Travel)
Rear Suspension
Monoshock with Nitrox
Dual Coil-Spring Hydraulic Shocks (29 mm Travel, 5-step adjustable)
Frame Type
Tubular frame
Single Downtube Frame
Wheelbase (mm)
1,358 mm (2V) / 1,348 mm (4V)
1285 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
165 mm
160 mm

Dimensions

Seat Height (mm)
795 mm
780 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
148 kg (2V) / 151 kg (4V)
120 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
14 litres
14.5 L (Reserve 2.5 L)
Length (mm)
Not listed
1890 mm
Width (mm)
Not listed
790 mm
Height (mm)
Not listed
1050 mm

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Fully digital
Single-pod Digital LCD
Bluetooth/Navigation
Bluetooth and turn-by-turn navigation on 4V; 2V has no phone connectivity
Not listed
USB Charging
Yes
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not listed
No
Navigation
Not listed
No

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
4V only
No
Traction Control
Not listed
No
Quickshifter
Not listed
No
Cruise Control
Not listed
No

Lights

Headlight
LED
Halogen with LED DRL
Taillight
LED
LED
Turn Indicators
Halogen bulb
Bulb / Halogen

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Stepped pillion seat
Single-piece Ribbed Bench Seat
Under-Seat Storage
Not listed
None

Choice

Versions
5 versions
1 version
Price range
₹1.22 Lakh – ₹1.43 Lakh
₹1.29 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
3 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 Standard₹1.29 Lakh SR125 ₹6,894 more

On-road price in six cities

Pulsar N160 N160 SD USD Single Seat against SR125 Standard

CityPulsar N160SR125Gap
Mumbai₹1.45 Lakh₹1.49 LakhPulsar N160 ₹4,255 less
Pune₹1.45 Lakh₹1.49 LakhPulsar N160 ₹4,255 less
New Delhi₹1.41 Lakh₹1.45 LakhPulsar N160 ₹4,049 less
Bengaluru₹1.54 Lakh₹1.58 LakhPulsar N160 ₹4,738 less
Chennai₹1.46 Lakh₹1.51 LakhPulsar N160 ₹4,324 less
Hyderabad₹1.49 Lakh₹1.54 LakhPulsar N160 ₹4,531 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 SR125?

The Pulsar N160, by ₹6,894 on the versions compared here: Pulsar N160 N160 SD USD Single Seat at ₹1.22 Lakh against SR125 Standard at ₹1.29 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.41 Lakh against ₹1.45 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Pulsar N160 claims 59.11 kmpl against 47–50 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 SR125 Standard makes 9.8 bhp and 8.2 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,374 a month for the Pulsar N160 and ₹2,442 for the SR125, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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