Bajaj
Bajaj Pulsar N160 4V specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
Power comes from a 165cc single producing 18.24 bhp and 14.65 Nm, paired with a 5 Speed. At 151 kg the power-to-weight figure is 121 bhp per tonne, which ranks 42 of 73 in its class here.
Peak power is high relative to torque, so this engine rewards revs: it feels ordinary below the mid-range and comes alive above it.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 164.5 cc
- Engine type
- 1 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 18.2 bhp
- Torque
- 14.7 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 51.6 kmpl
- Cooling
- Oil-cooled
- Transmission
- 5 Speed
Electric
- Top speed
- 120 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 151 kg
- Fuel tank
- 14 L
- Seat height
- 795 mm
- Ground clearance
- 165 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1348 mm
- Length
- 1989 mm
- Width
- 743 mm
- Height
- 1050 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Single Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- USD Forks
- Rear suspension
- Monoshock with Nitrox
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 100/80-R17
- Rear tyre
- 130/70-R17
Source: Bajaj official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The Pulsar N160 4V weighs 151 kg with fluids, has an 795 mm seat, 165 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1348 mm wheelbase. Clearance is average for the class.
The fuel tank holds 14 litres, good for about 651 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 100/80-R17 front and 130/70-R17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
ABS on the front wheel only. Far better than none; the rear can still lock.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Rear monoshock
One central shock instead of twin units; usually better damping on broken roads.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
Projector headlamp
Sharper cut-off and a longer throw than a reflector unit.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against Pulsar N160, Xtreme 160R 4V and Apache RTR 160 4V
Against Pulsar N160, Xtreme 160R 4V or Apache RTR 160 4V, it gets rear disc brake, slipper clutch, projector headlamp and turn-by-turn navigation that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: dual-channel abs, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.
Only the Pulsar N160 4V has
- Rear disc brake
- Slipper clutch
- Projector headlamp
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Ride modes
- USB charging port
Rivals have, it lacks
- Dual-channel ABS
Colours
- Brooklyn Black
- Pearl Metallic White
- Atlantic Blue
Pulsar N160 4V specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Pulsar N160 4V?
- It uses a 165cc engine producing 18.24 bhp and 14.65 Nm, with a 5 speed.
- Is the Pulsar N160 4V suitable for short riders?
- Mostly. Seat height is 795 mm, which suits riders from about 5'5". Shorter riders should sit on one at the showroom.
- Does the Pulsar N160 4V have ABS?
- Single-channel ABS on the front wheel. Dual-channel is not offered.
- What features does the Pulsar N160 4V have?
- 20 items across 5 groups, including single-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
Pulsar N160 4V from
₹1.34 Lakh