Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Yamaha FZ-X

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Bajaj Pulsar NS160
Yamaha FZ-X

Bajaj Auto

Pulsar NS160

From ₹1.26 Lakh

Full Pulsar NS160 page Change

Yamaha

FZ-X

From ₹1.26 Lakh

Full FZ-X page Change
Bajaj Pulsar NS160Pulsar NS160 DC USD · ₹1.35 Lakh
Yamaha FZ-XFZ-X · ₹1.26 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Pulsar NS160: ₹1.35 Lakh FZ-X: ₹1.26 Lakh (ahead) FZ-X ₹9,015 cheaper
Braking Pulsar NS160: Dual-channel ABS (ahead) FZ-X: Single-channel ABS
Mileage Pulsar NS160: 44 kmpl FZ-X: 55.11 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power Pulsar NS160: 17 PS (ahead) FZ-X: 12.2 bhp Torque 14.6 vs 13.3 Nm
Weight Pulsar NS160: 152 kg FZ-X: 139 kg Seat height 805 vs 810 mm
Versions Pulsar NS160: 2 FZ-X: 2 Only FZ-X: hybrid, manual

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

Pick the FZ-X for the lower price and better claimed mileage.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.35 Lakh
₹1.26 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.55 Lakh
₹1.42 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,606 a month
₹2,381 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
17 PS
12.2 bhp
Torque
14.6 Nm
13.3 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
44 kmpl
55.11 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Single cylinder, air/oil cooled, twin spark, 4-valve
4-Stroke, 2-Valve SOHC Air-Cooled Blue Core Engine, PGM-FI, E20 Compliant
Displacement (cc)
160.3 cc
149.0 cc
Compression Ratio
9.8:1
9.6:1
Cooling
Air/Oil Cooled
Air Cooled
Gearbox
5-speed manual
5-Speed Manual
Clutch
Wet multiplate
Wet Multi-Plate Clutch
Drive Type
Chain drive
Chain Drive
Bore x Stroke
Not listed
57.3 x 57.9 mm

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 300 mm
282 mm Disc
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 230 mm
220 mm Disc - Dual Disc Brakes
Braking System
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.
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
Sources disagree: telescopic fork per one source, 37mm USD forks per Bajaj own current site
Telescopic Front Fork with Protective Rubber Gaiters
Rear Suspension
Monoshock with Nitrox and canister
7-Step Adjustable Monocross Rear Suspension
Frame Type
Perimeter frame
Diamond Frame
Wheelbase (mm)
1,372 mm
1,330 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
170 mm
165 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)
2,017 mm
2,020 mm
Width (mm)
804 mm
785 mm
Height (mm)
1,060 mm
1,115 mm
Seat Height (mm)
805 mm
810 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
152 kg
139 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
12 litres
10.0 Litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Fully digital
Advanced Full Digital LCD Cluster with Y-Connect Display & Power Socket
Bluetooth/Navigation
Yes, turn-by-turn navigation
Not listed
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not listed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not listed
Yes (Yamaha Y-Connect Bluetooth)
Navigation
Not listed
App-based Navigation / Call Alerts
USB Charging
Not listed
Standard Front USB / 12V Power Socket

Safety & Convenience

Side-stand Engine Cut-off
Yes
Not listed
Kill Switch
Yes
Not listed
Vehicle Location Tracking
Yes, live location
Not listed
Riding Modes
Not listed
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
LED
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
2 versions
2 versions
Price range
₹1.26 Lakh – ₹1.35 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

Pulsar NS160₹1.26 Lakh FZ-X₹1.26 Lakh FZ-X ₹631 less Pulsar NS160 DC USD₹1.35 Lakh FZ-X₹1.26 Lakh FZ-X ₹9,015 less

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

On-road price in six cities

Pulsar NS160 Pulsar NS160 DC USD against FZ-X FZ-X

CityPulsar NS160FZ-XGap
Mumbai₹1.59 Lakh₹1.45 LakhFZ-X ₹13,674 less
Pune₹1.59 Lakh₹1.45 LakhFZ-X ₹13,674 less
New Delhi₹1.55 Lakh₹1.42 LakhFZ-X ₹13,404 less
Bengaluru₹1.69 Lakh₹1.54 LakhFZ-X ₹14,305 less
Chennai₹1.61 Lakh₹1.47 LakhFZ-X ₹13,765 less
Hyderabad₹1.65 Lakh₹1.51 LakhFZ-X ₹14,035 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 NS160 or the FZ-X?

The FZ-X, by ₹9,015 on the versions compared here: Pulsar NS160 Pulsar NS160 DC USD at ₹1.35 Lakh against FZ-X FZ-X at ₹1.26 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.55 Lakh against ₹1.42 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The FZ-X claims 55.11 kmpl against 44 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Pulsar NS160 Pulsar NS160 DC USD makes 17 PS and 14.6 Nm and the FZ-X FZ-X makes 12.2 bhp and 13.3 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,606 a month for the Pulsar NS160 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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