Royal Enfield Classic 350 vs Bajaj Pulsar N160
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Bajaj Pulsar N160 are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Classic 350 costs ₹76,000 more than the Pulsar N160, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 62% extra.
The Pulsar N160 takes 5 of the 7 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 8/10 for the Classic 350 and 7.5/10 for the Pulsar N160.
Category by category
Price
Pulsar N160
The Pulsar N160 starts ₹76,000 lower (₹1,22,000 against ₹1,98,000), about ₹2,410 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Pulsar N160
Pulsar N160 claims 45 kmpl against 35 kmpl. That is roughly ₹4,339 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Classic 350
Classic 350 makes 4.5 bhp more, though the weights are close enough that the difference is modest.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Pulsar N160
Pulsar N160 gets usd front forks, rear monoshock, bluetooth connectivity and led headlamp.
City manners
Pulsar N160
Pulsar N160 is 43 kg lighter and lower in the seat (795 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Pulsar N160
Pulsar N160 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Classic 350.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Classic 350 if
- your priority is weekend highway rides
- your priority is relaxed cruising
Buy the Pulsar N160 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- 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 | Classic 350 | Pulsar N160 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,98,000 | ₹1,22,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,25,900 | ₹1,42,400 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,28,600 | ₹1,06,905 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹10,844 | ₹6,836 |
| Five-year total | ₹4,00,344 | ₹2,86,141 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Royal EnfieldClassic 350 | BajajPulsar N160 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,98,000 | ₹1,22,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹6,280 | ₹3,870 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 349 cc | 164.8 cc |
| Engine type | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-oil-cooled, SOHC 2-valve, J-series | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, oil-cooled, 2-valve DTS-i |
| Power | 20.2 bhp | 15.7 bhp |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 14.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 35 kmpl | 45 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-oil cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Starter | Self start only | Self start only |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 195 kg | 152 kg |
| Fuel tank | 13 L | 14 L |
| Seat height | 805 mm | 795 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1390 mm | 1358 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | 300 mm disc | 300 mm disc |
| Rear brake | 270 mm disc / 153 mm drum | 230 mm disc |
| ABS / CBS | Single or dual-channel ABS | Single or dual-channel ABS |
| Front suspension | 41 mm telescopic | 37 mm USD forks (dual ABS) / telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Twin tube emulsion shocks, 6-step adjustable | Monoshock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 100/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 120/80-18 | 130/70-17 |
Classic 350 vs Pulsar N160: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Classic 350 or the Pulsar N160?
- The Pulsar N160 is cheaper by ₹76,000 at the base variant (₹1,22,000 against ₹1,98,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Classic 350 or the Pulsar N160?
- The Pulsar N160 claims 45 kmpl against 35 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Classic 350 and Pulsar N160 in Delhi?
- About ₹83,500: roughly ₹2,25,900 for the Classic 350 and ₹1,42,400 for the Pulsar N160, 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 ₹4,00,344 for the Classic 350 and ₹2,86,141 for the Pulsar N160, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Pulsar N160 comes out ₹1,14,203 ahead.
