Yamaha Aerox 155 vs Bajaj Pulsar N160 4V
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Yamaha Aerox 155 and Bajaj Pulsar N160 4V are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Pulsar N160 4V undercuts the Aerox 155 by ₹11,785, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
The Pulsar N160 4V takes 6 of the 7 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 7/10 for the Aerox 155 and 8/10 for the Pulsar N160 4V.
Category by category
Price
Pulsar N160 4V
The Pulsar N160 4V starts ₹11,785 lower (₹1,34,479 against ₹1,46,264), about ₹380 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Pulsar N160 4V
Pulsar N160 4V claims 51.6 kmpl against 40 kmpl. That is roughly ₹3,965 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Pulsar N160 4V
Pulsar N160 4V has the better power-to-weight ratio: 121 against 117 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Pulsar N160 4V
Pulsar N160 4V adds rear disc brake that the Aerox 155 does not have on any variant.
Features
Pulsar N160 4V
Pulsar N160 4V gets usd front forks, rear monoshock, slipper clutch and projector headlamp and 3 more items.
City manners
Aerox 155
Aerox 155 is 25 kg lighter and lower in the seat (790 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Pulsar N160 4V
Pulsar N160 4V comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Aerox 155.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Aerox 155 if
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is performance-focused scooter buyers
- your priority is two-up highway rides
Buy the Pulsar N160 4V if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Aerox 155 | Pulsar N160 4V |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,46,264 | ₹1,34,479 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,69,100 | ₹1,56,100 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,15,235 | ₹95,410 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹8,116 | ₹7,492 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,09,951 | ₹2,89,002 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | YamahaAerox 155 | BajajPulsar N160 4V |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,46,264 | ₹1,34,479 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,640 | ₹4,260 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 155 cc | 164.5 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 14.8 bhp | 18.2 bhp |
| Torque | 13.9 Nm | 14.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 40 kmpl | 51.6 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | CVT automatic | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 115 km/h | 120 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 126 kg | 151 kg |
| Fuel tank | 5.5 L | 14 L |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 795 mm |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1350 mm | 1348 mm |
| Length | 1980 mm | 1989 mm |
| Width | 700 mm | 743 mm |
| Height | 1150 mm | 1050 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | USD Forks |
| Rear suspension | Unit swing | Monoshock with Nitrox |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/80-14 | 100/80-R17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-14 | 130/70-R17 |
Aerox 155 vs Pulsar N160 4V: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Aerox 155 or the Pulsar N160 4V?
- The Pulsar N160 4V is cheaper by ₹11,785 at the base variant (₹1,34,479 against ₹1,46,264 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Aerox 155 or the Pulsar N160 4V?
- The Pulsar N160 4V claims 51.6 kmpl against 40 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Aerox 155 and Pulsar N160 4V in Delhi?
- About ₹13,000: roughly ₹1,69,100 for the Aerox 155 and ₹1,56,100 for the Pulsar N160 4V, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹3,09,951 for the Aerox 155 and ₹2,89,002 for the Pulsar N160 4V, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Pulsar N160 4V comes out ₹20,949 ahead.
