Bajaj
Bajaj Pulsar NS160 specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
The 160cc oil-cooled engine makes 17.03 bhp and 14.6 Nm through a 5 Speed. With a kerb weight of 152 kg that is 112 bhp per tonne, 51th 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
- 160.3 cc
- Engine type
- 1 Cylinder, Oil Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 17.0 bhp
- Torque
- 14.6 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 52.2 kmpl
- Cooling
- Oil-cooled
- Transmission
- 5 Speed
Electric
- Top speed
- 120 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 152 kg
- Fuel tank
- 12 L
- Seat height
- 805 mm
- Ground clearance
- 170 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1372 mm
- Length
- 2017 mm
- Width
- 804 mm
- Height
- 1060 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc
- Rear brake
- Disc
- ABS / CBS
- Single Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- Telescopic Fork
- 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 NS160 weighs 152 kg with fluids, has an 805 mm seat, 170 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1372 mm wheelbase. Clearance is average for the class.
The fuel tank holds 12 litres, good for about 522 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
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.
Rear monoshock
One central shock instead of twin units; usually better damping on broken roads.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
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.
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, Apache RTR 160 4V and Gixxer
Against Pulsar N160, Apache RTR 160 4V or Gixxer, it gets rear disc brake, led daytime running lamp, turn-by-turn navigation and usb charging port that most rivals skip.
It is offered in 4 colours: Cocktail Wine Red, Pearl Metallic White, Ebony Black and Pewter Grey. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.
Only the Pulsar NS160 has
- Rear disc brake
- LED daytime running lamp
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- USB charging port
Rivals have, it lacks
- Nothing significant
Colours
- Cocktail Wine Red
- Pearl Metallic White
- Ebony Black
- Pewter Grey
Pulsar NS160 specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Pulsar NS160?
- It uses a 160cc engine producing 17.03 bhp and 14.6 Nm, with a 5 speed.
- Is the Pulsar NS160 suitable for short riders?
- Mostly. Seat height is 805 mm, which suits riders from about 5'5". Shorter riders should sit on one at the showroom.
- Does the Pulsar NS160 have ABS?
- Single-channel ABS on the front wheel. Dual-channel is not offered.
- What features does the Pulsar NS160 have?
- 16 items across 5 groups, including single-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
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