Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs QJ Motor SRC 250

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

Bajaj Pulsar N160
QJ Motor SRC 250

Bajaj Auto

Pulsar N160

From ₹1.22 Lakh

Full Pulsar N160 page Change

QJ Motor

SRC 250

From ₹1.37 Lakh

Full SRC 250 page Change
Bajaj Pulsar N160N160 S USD Single Seat · ₹1.34 Lakh
QJ Motor SRC 250Standard · ₹1.37 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Pulsar N160: ₹1.34 Lakh (ahead) SRC 250: ₹1.37 Lakh Pulsar N160 ₹3,489 cheaper
Braking Pulsar N160: Single-channel ABS SRC 250: Dual-channel ABS (ahead)
Mileage Pulsar N160: 59.11 kmpl (ahead) SRC 250: 50 kmpl ARAI claim
Power Pulsar N160: 16–18.5 PS SRC 250: 17.6 PS (ahead) Torque 14.4–14.65 vs 17 Nm
Weight Pulsar N160: 148 kg SRC 250: 163 kg Seat height 795 vs 750 mm
Versions Pulsar N160: 5 (ahead) SRC 250: 1

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

Pick the SRC 250 for dual-channel abs and more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.34 Lakh
₹1.37 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.54 Lakh
₹1.58 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,585 a month
₹2,649 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
16–18.5 PS
17.6 PS
Torque
14.4–14.65 Nm
17 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
5-Speed Manual
Mileage
59.11 kmpl
50 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Single cylinder, air-cooled (2V) or air/oil-cooled (4V)
In-line 2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, Oil-Cooled, SOHC, FI
Displacement (cc)
164.82 cc (2V) / 164.5 cc (4V)
249 cc
Compression Ratio
10.3:1
9.0:1
Cooling
Air Cooled (2V) / Air-Oil Cooled (4V)
Oil Cooled
Gearbox
5-speed manual
5 Speed Manual (1D 4U)
Clutch
Assist and slipper clutch
Wet Multiplate Clutch
Drive Type
Chain drive
Chain Drive
Ride by Wire
Yes, on 4V
Not listed
Bore x Stroke
Not listed
49.0 mm x 66.0 mm

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc
Single Disc, 280 mm, 2-piston caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc
Single Disc, 240 mm, 1-piston caliper
Braking System
Single Channel ABS
Not listed
Wheel Type
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Wire-Spoke Wheels (18-inch Front / 15-inch Rear)
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Not listed
ABS/CBS Type
Not listed
Dual Channel ABS
Front Tyre Size
Not listed
90/90-18 Tube-type
Rear Tyre Size
Not listed
130/90-15 Tube-type

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic, 37mm (2V) / USD forks (4V)
Telescopic Hydraulic Fork (120 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
Monoshock with Nitrox
Dual Hydraulic Shock Absorbers (Preload adjustable, 53 mm travel)
Frame Type
Tubular frame
Double Cradle Steel Frame
Wheelbase (mm)
1,358 mm (2V) / 1,348 mm (4V)
1440 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
165 mm
160 mm

Dimensions

Seat Height (mm)
795 mm
750 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
148 kg (2V) / 151 kg (4V)
163 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
14 litres
14.0 L (Reserve 2.5 L)
Length (mm)
Not listed
2110 mm
Width (mm)
Not listed
860 mm
Height (mm)
Not listed
1110 mm

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Fully digital
Circular LCD Digital Console (Console with USB charger)
Bluetooth/Navigation
Bluetooth and turn-by-turn navigation on 4V; 2V has no phone connectivity
Not listed
USB Charging
Yes
Yes (USB mobile charging port near console)
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not listed
No
Navigation
Not listed
No

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
4V only
None
Traction Control
Not listed
No
Quickshifter
Not listed
No
Cruise Control
Not listed
No

Lights

Headlight
LED
Halogen Multi-reflector Headlamp with round chrome ring
Taillight
LED
Bulb / Halogen
Turn Indicators
Halogen bulb
Bulb / Chrome bullet style

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Stepped pillion seat
Single-piece flat ribbed retro bench seat
Under-Seat Storage
Not listed
Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions
5 versions
1 version
Price range
₹1.22 Lakh – ₹1.43 Lakh
₹1.37 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
1 colour

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₹1.37 Lakh SRC 250 ₹14,894 more N160 S USD Single Seat₹1.34 Lakh Standard₹1.37 Lakh SRC 250 ₹3,489 more

On-road price in six cities

Pulsar N160 N160 S USD Single Seat against SRC 250 Standard

CityPulsar N160SRC 250Gap
Mumbai₹1.58 Lakh₹1.62 LakhPulsar N160 ₹3,932 less
Pune₹1.58 Lakh₹1.62 LakhPulsar N160 ₹3,932 less
New Delhi₹1.54 Lakh₹1.58 LakhPulsar N160 ₹3,827 less
Bengaluru₹1.67 Lakh₹1.71 LakhPulsar N160 ₹4,176 less
Chennai₹1.59 Lakh₹1.63 LakhPulsar N160 ₹3,967 less
Hyderabad₹1.63 Lakh₹1.67 LakhPulsar N160 ₹4,071 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 SRC 250?

The Pulsar N160, by ₹3,489 on the versions compared here: Pulsar N160 N160 S USD Single Seat at ₹1.34 Lakh against SRC 250 Standard at ₹1.37 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.54 Lakh against ₹1.58 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Pulsar N160 claims 59.11 kmpl against 50 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Pulsar N160 N160 S USD Single Seat makes 16–18.5 PS and 14.4–14.65 Nm and the SRC 250 Standard makes 17.6 PS and 17 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,585 a month for the Pulsar N160 and ₹2,649 for the SRC 250, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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