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Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Yamaha FZ-X

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Bajaj Pulsar N160
Yamaha FZ-X

Bajaj Auto

Pulsar N160

From ₹1.22 Lakh

Full Pulsar N160 page Change

Yamaha

FZ-X

From ₹1.26 Lakh

Full FZ-X page Change
Bajaj Pulsar N160N160 SD USD Single Seat · ₹1.22 Lakh
Yamaha FZ-XFZ-X · ₹1.26 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Pulsar N160: ₹1.22 Lakh (ahead) FZ-X: ₹1.26 Lakh Pulsar N160 ₹3,564 cheaper
Braking Pulsar N160: Single-channel ABS FZ-X: Single-channel ABS
Mileage Pulsar N160: 59.11 kmpl (ahead) FZ-X: 55.11 kmpl Claimed
Power Pulsar N160: 16 PS (ahead) FZ-X: 12.2 bhp Torque 14.65 vs 13.3 Nm
Weight Pulsar N160: 148 kg FZ-X: 139 kg Seat height 795 vs 810 mm
Versions Pulsar N160: 5 (ahead) FZ-X: 2 Only FZ-X: hybrid, manual

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

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.22 Lakh
₹1.26 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.41 Lakh
₹1.42 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,374 a month
₹2,381 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
16 PS
12.2 bhp
Torque
14.65 Nm
13.3 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
59.11 kmpl
55.11 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Single cylinder, air-cooled (2V) or air/oil-cooled (4V)
4-Stroke, 2-Valve SOHC Air-Cooled Blue Core Engine, PGM-FI, E20 Compliant
Displacement
164.82 cc (2V) / 164.5 cc (4V)
149.0 cc
Compression Ratio
10.3:1
9.6:1
Cooling
Air Cooled (2V) / Air-Oil Cooled (4V)
Air Cooled
Gearbox
5-speed manual
5-Speed Manual
Clutch
Assist and slipper clutch
Wet Multi-Plate Clutch
Drive Type
Chain drive
Chain Drive
Ride by Wire
Yes, on 4V
Not listed
Bore x Stroke
Not listed
57.3 x 57.9 mm

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc
282 mm Disc
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc
220 mm Disc - Dual Disc Brakes
Braking System
Single Channel ABS
Not listed
Wheel Type
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Alloy Wheels with Block Pattern Dual-Purpose Tyres
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Not listed
ABS/CBS Type
Not listed
Single Channel ABS
Front Tyre Size
Not listed
100/80-17 M/C 52P (Tubeless)
Rear Tyre Size
Not listed
140/60-R17 M/C 63P (Tubeless Radial Block Pattern)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic, 37mm (2V) / USD forks (4V)
Telescopic Front Fork with Protective Rubber Gaiters
Rear Suspension
Monoshock with Nitrox
7-Step Adjustable Monocross Rear Suspension
Frame Type
Tubular frame
Diamond Frame
Wheelbase
1,358 mm (2V) / 1,348 mm (4V)
1,330 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
165 mm

Dimensions

Seat Height
795 mm
810 mm
Kerb Weight
148 kg (2V) / 151 kg (4V)
139 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 litres
10.0 Litres
Length
Not listed
2,020 mm
Width
Not listed
785 mm
Height
Not listed
1,115 mm

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Fully digital
Advanced Full Digital LCD Cluster with Y-Connect Display & Power Socket
Bluetooth/Navigation
Bluetooth and turn-by-turn navigation on 4V; 2V has no phone connectivity
Not listed
USB Charging
Yes
Standard Front USB / 12V Power Socket
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not listed
Yes (Yamaha Y-Connect Bluetooth)
Navigation
Not listed
App-based Navigation / Call Alerts

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
4V only
No
Traction Control
Not listed
Traction Control System (TCS Standard)
Quickshifter
Not listed
No
Cruise Control
Not listed
No

Lights

Headlight
LED
Full Bi-Functional LED Round Headlamp with Outer LED Daytime Running Ring
Taillight
LED
Sleek Oval LED Tail Lamp
Turn Indicators
Halogen bulb
LED Turn Indicators Standard

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Stepped pillion seat
Tuck & Roll 'Tear Drop' Vintage Ribbed Seat with Metal Grab Rail
Under-Seat Storage
Not listed
None

Choice

Versions
5 versions
2 versions
Price range
₹1.22 Lakh – ₹1.43 Lakh
₹1.26 Lakh – ₹1.45 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 FZ-X₹1.26 Lakh FZ-X ₹3,564 more

Only the FZ-X sells a hybrid, manual version: 1 version, from ₹1.45 Lakh.

On-road price by city

Pulsar N160 N160 SD USD Single Seat against FZ-X FZ-X

CityPulsar N160FZ-XGap
Mumbai₹1.45 Lakh₹1.45 LakhPulsar N160 ₹502 less
Pune₹1.45 Lakh₹1.45 LakhPulsar N160 ₹502 less
New Delhi₹1.41 Lakh₹1.42 LakhPulsar N160 ₹396 less
Bengaluru₹1.54 Lakh₹1.54 LakhPulsar N160 ₹752 less
Chennai₹1.46 Lakh₹1.47 LakhPulsar N160 ₹537 less
Hyderabad₹1.49 Lakh₹1.51 LakhPulsar N160 ₹645 less
Ahmedabad₹1.39 Lakh₹1.39 LakhPulsar N160 ₹324 less
Kolkata₹1.44 Lakh₹1.43 LakhFZ-X ₹791 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 FZ-X?

The Pulsar N160, by ₹3,564 on the versions compared here: Pulsar N160 N160 SD USD Single Seat at ₹1.22 Lakh against FZ-X FZ-X at ₹1.26 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.41 Lakh against ₹1.42 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Pulsar N160 claims 59.11 kmpl against 55.11 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 FZ-X FZ-X makes 12.2 bhp and 13.3 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,374 a month for the Pulsar N160 and ₹2,381 for the FZ-X, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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