Bajaj
Bajaj Pulsar N160 specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
The 165cc oil-cooled engine makes 15.7 bhp and 14.65 Nm through a 5-speed. With a kerb weight of 152 kg that is 103 bhp per tonne, 56th best power-to-weight of the 73 bikes in this class we have reviewed.
The torque and power figures are well balanced, so it neither needs to be revved hard nor feels lazy when you do.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 164.8 cc
- Engine type
- Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, oil-cooled, 2-valve DTS-i
- Power
- 15.7 bhp
- Torque
- 14.7 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 45 kmpl
- Cooling
- Oil-cooled
- Transmission
- 5-speed
- Starter
- Self start only
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 152 kg
- Fuel tank
- 14 L
- Seat height
- 795 mm
- Ground clearance
- 165 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1358 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- 300 mm disc
- Rear brake
- 230 mm disc
- ABS / CBS
- Single or dual-channel ABS
- Front suspension
- 37 mm USD forks (dual ABS) / telescopic
- Rear suspension
- Monoshock
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 100/80-17
- Rear tyre
- 130/70-17
Source: Bajaj official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The Pulsar N160 weighs 152 kg with fluids, has an 795 mm seat, 165 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1358 mm wheelbase. Clearance is average for the class.
The fuel tank holds 14 litres, good for about 581 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 100/80-17 front and 130/70-17 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
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
ABS on the front wheel only. Far better than none; the rear can still lock.
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.
Chassis
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.
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
Console and connectivity
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Convenience
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against Raider 125 and MT-15 V2
Against Raider 125 or MT-15 V2, it gets single-channel abs that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: front disc brake, colour tft console, turn-by-turn navigation and ride modes, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.
Only the Pulsar N160 has
- Single-channel ABS
Rivals have, it lacks
- Front disc brake
- Colour TFT console
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Ride modes
- Combi-brake (CBS)
- Slipper clutch
- LED tail lamp
- Traction control
Colours
- Caribbean Blue
- Pewter Grey
- Cocktail Wine Red
- Fusion White
Pulsar N160 specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Pulsar N160?
- It uses a 165cc engine producing 15.7 bhp and 14.65 Nm, with a 5-speed.
- Is the Pulsar N160 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 have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS on at least one variant; check the variant table, as lower trims may get single-channel.
- What features does the Pulsar N160 have?
- 11 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, single-channel abs, usd front forks, rear monoshock and bluetooth connectivity. Some are variant-specific.
Pulsar N160 from
₹1.22 Lakh