Bajaj Pulsar N160 4V mileage and running cost

Expect 44–49 kmpl from the Pulsar N160 4V in everyday use against a claimed mileage of 51.6 kmpl. The 10% gap is smaller than most rivals manage.

Among the 67 sports bikes we have reviewed it ranks 12th for mileage, 10 kmpl above the group average of 42 kmpl.

At Delhi's petrol price of ₹94.80 a litre and a real-world 46.5 kmpl, the Pulsar N160 4V costs about ₹2.04 per km in fuel. Ride 30 km a day and that is roughly ₹1,590 a month, or ₹19,082 a year, before servicing.

The 14-litre tank gives a realistic range of about 651 km, so a 30 km commute means a fill-up every 3 weeks.

Spread over five years and 46,800 km, the Pulsar N160 4V works out to about ₹6.2 per km all-in, of which 33% is fuel and 54% is the purchase price itself. Resale value is not counted; expect roughly 50–60% of ex-showroom after five years for a well-kept example.

The quickest wins for the Pulsar N160 4V: keep tyres at the recommended pressure (under-inflation by 5 psi can cost 2–3 kmpl), shift up early, use Eco mode in traffic and avoid idling at long signals.

Short trips hurt most. A cold engine on a 2 km run can return half its normal mileage; if that is your use, expect the low end of the real-world band.

Service on time. A clogged air filter or old spark plug shows up in mileage before it shows up anywhere else.