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Bajaj Pulsar NS160

Street Motorcycle · Petrol

17 PS
Power
14.6 Nm
Torque
44 kmpl
Mileage

Variant

2 variants
Ex-showroom · Pulsar NS160 ₹1.26 Lakh
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The Spec'd take

Why it stands out

  • Established naked-sport styling with a genuine following built up over many years
  • Real oil-cooled 4-valve engine shared with the newer N160 4V

Worth knowing

  • Positioned very close to the newer N160 4V, a real overlap within Bajajs own lineup
  • 44 kmpl trails the more efficient N160 2V

Performance

Pulsar NS160
17PS
14.6Nm
GearboxManual

Rider safety

Dual-channel ABS
Front disc300 mm
Rear brake230 mm

Rider fit

Seat height805 mm
Kerb weight152 kg
Wheelbase1,372 mm
Fuel tank12 L

Price

Pulsar NS160
₹1.26 Lakh
Ex-showroom
On-road, Mumbai₹1.49 Lakh
EMI, 20% down, 5 years₹2,122 / month

Loan at 9.5% a year. Insurance in the on-road figure is an estimate.

Cockpit & tech

  • DisplayFully digital
  • Connectivityturn-by-turn navigation
  • Navigationturn-by-turn navigation
  • HeadlightLED

Dimensions

1,372 mm2,017 mm1,060 mm
Length2,017 mm
Width804 mm
Height1,060 mm
Wheelbase1,372 mm
Kerb weight152 kg

Photos

9 photosExterior, Lifestyle, 4 colours

Practical figures

Mileage / range
Claimed: 44 kmpl
Safety
Dual-channel ABS

Vehicle Details

Variant / Tune NS160 SC (single-channel ABS) / NS160 DC USD (dual-channel ABS, USD forks)

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type Single cylinder, air/oil cooled, twin spark, 4-valve
Displacement (cc) 160.3 cc
Max Power 16.9 bhp @ 9,000 rpm
Max Torque 14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Compression Ratio 9.8:1
Cooling Air/Oil Cooled
Gearbox 5-speed manual
Clutch Wet multiplate
Drive Type Chain drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter Disc, 300 mm
Rear Brake Type & Diameter Disc, 230 mm
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.
Wheel Type Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Tyre Type Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

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

Dimensions

Length (mm) 2,017 mm
Width (mm) 804 mm
Height (mm) 1,060 mm
Seat Height (mm) 805 mm
Kerb Weight (kg) 152 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 12 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type Fully digital
Bluetooth/Navigation Yes, turn-by-turn navigation
Call/SMS Alerts Yes

Safety & Convenience

Side-stand Engine Cut-off Yes
Kill Switch Yes
Vehicle Location Tracking Yes, live location

Lights

Headlight LED
Taillight LED
Turn Indicators LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type Stepped pillion seat

Every variant

2 variants, pick one to see its figures
VariantGearbox and driveEx-showroom
Best valueManual · RWD₹1.26 Lakh
Manual · RWD₹1.35 Lakh

On-road price

Ex-showroom price plus RTO road tax and insurance for your city.

Estimate only. Actual RTO tax, insurance and accessory costs vary by dealer and change with government notifications, so always confirm the final on-road price with your dealer.

Or see the full breakdown for a specific city:

Mumbai, Maharashtra Pune, Maharashtra New Delhi Bengaluru, Karnataka Chennai, Tamil Nadu Hyderabad, Telangana

Daily running cost

5-year cost to own

Purchase price plus 5 years of fuel and maintenance, minus estimated resale value.

Bajaj Pulsar NS160: quick answers

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 price in India starts at ₹1.26 Lakh ex-showroom, about ₹1.46 Lakh on-road in New Delhi. Our pick for value is the Pulsar NS160.

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What is the on-road price of the Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

For the Pulsar NS160, the cheapest version, it starts at about ₹1.46 Lakh in New Delhi, with road tax and insurance included. Elsewhere: Mumbai ₹1.49 Lakh, Pune ₹1.49 Lakh, Chennai ₹1.51 Lakh, Hyderabad ₹1.55 Lakh, Bengaluru ₹1.59 Lakh.

Which Bajaj Pulsar NS160 version is the best value?

Our pick is the Pulsar NS160, at ₹1.26 Lakh ex-showroom.

What mileage does the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 give?

Up to 44 kmpl. That is the claimed figure; day-to-day mileage is usually lower. See every version's mileage and fuel cost

What brakes does the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 use?

Single-channel ABS or dual-channel ABS, depending on the version.

What are the Bajaj Pulsar NS160's main rivals?

The Keeway SR125, TVS Apache RTR 180 and Yamaha FZ-X. See it side by side with the Keeway SR125.

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