Bajaj CNG Bike vs Bajaj Pulsar N160 4V
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj CNG Bike and Bajaj Pulsar N160 4V are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Pulsar N160 4V costs ₹30,242 more than the CNG Bike, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 29% extra.
The Pulsar N160 4V takes 3 of the 5 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the CNG Bike and 8/10 for the Pulsar N160 4V.
Category by category
Price
CNG Bike
The CNG Bike starts ₹30,242 lower (₹1,04,237 against ₹1,34,479), about ₹950 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
CNG Bike
CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 51.6 kmpl. That is roughly ₹9,223 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 62 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Pulsar N160 4V
Pulsar N160 4V adds single-channel abs, front disc brake and rear disc brake that the CNG Bike does not have on any variant.
Features
Pulsar N160 4V
Pulsar N160 4V gets usd front forks, slipper clutch, projector headlamp and bluetooth connectivity and 3 more items.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the CNG Bike if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- your priority is daily high-mileage commuting
- your priority is fuel-cost-conscious riders
Buy the Pulsar N160 4V if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is first bike upgrade
- your priority is daily commuting with weekend fun
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | CNG Bike | Pulsar N160 4V |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,04,237 | ₹1,34,479 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,19,400 | ₹1,56,100 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹49,295 | ₹95,410 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹5,732 | ₹7,492 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,04,427 | ₹2,89,002 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajCNG Bike | BajajPulsar N160 4V |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,04,237 | ₹1,34,479 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,310 | ₹4,260 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 125 cc | 164.5 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 9.3 bhp | 18.2 bhp |
| Torque | 9.7 Nm | 14.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 91 kmpl | 51.6 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 93 km/h | 120 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 149 kg | 151 kg |
| Fuel tank | — | 14 L |
| Seat height | 825 mm | 795 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1340 mm | 1348 mm |
| Length | — | 1989 mm |
| Width | — | 743 mm |
| Height | — | 1050 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Drum, 130 mm | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork | USD Forks |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock Absorber | Monoshock with Nitrox |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/80-17 | 100/80-R17 |
| Rear tyre | 120/70-16 | 130/70-R17 |
CNG Bike vs Pulsar N160 4V: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the CNG Bike or the Pulsar N160 4V?
- The CNG Bike is cheaper by ₹30,242 at the base variant (₹1,04,237 against ₹1,34,479 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the CNG Bike or the Pulsar N160 4V?
- The CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 51.6 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the CNG Bike and Pulsar N160 4V in Delhi?
- About ₹36,700: roughly ₹1,19,400 for the CNG Bike 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 ₹2,04,427 for the CNG Bike and ₹2,89,002 for the Pulsar N160 4V, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The CNG Bike comes out ₹84,575 ahead.
