Pure EV EcoDryft vs Bajaj Pulsar N160
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Pure EV EcoDryft and Bajaj Pulsar N160 are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹3,300 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The EcoDryft takes 4 of the 7 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 5.5/10 for the EcoDryft and 7.5/10 for the Pulsar N160.
Category by category
Price
EcoDryft
The EcoDryft starts ₹3,300 lower (₹1,18,700 against ₹1,22,000), about ₹110 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
EcoDryft
The EcoDryft is electric and costs a fraction per kilometre to run, though its purchase price and battery replacement risk need weighing against that.
Performance
Pulsar N160
Pulsar N160 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 103 against 40 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Pulsar N160
Pulsar N160 adds dual-channel abs and single-channel abs that the EcoDryft does not have on any variant.
Features
EcoDryft
EcoDryft gets led tail lamp, ride modes, keyless start and under-seat storage and 4 more items.
City manners
EcoDryft
EcoDryft is 51 kg lighter, which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Pulsar N160
Pulsar N160 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 1 on the EcoDryft.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the EcoDryft if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is daily commuting without petrol
- your priority is riders who want a bike, not a scooter
Buy the Pulsar N160 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Bajaj's bigger service network matters
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | EcoDryft | Pulsar N160 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,18,700 | ₹1,22,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,20,807 | ₹1,43,181 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹12,870 | ₹1,06,905 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹10,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹5,800 | ₹6,872 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,49,477 | ₹2,86,958 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Pure EVEcoDryft | BajajPulsar N160 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,18,700 | ₹1,22,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,760 | ₹3,870 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | — | 164.8 cc |
| Engine type | — | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, oil-cooled, 2-valve DTS-i |
| Power | — | 15.7 bhp |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 14.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | — | 45 kmpl |
| Cooling | — | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | Automatic | 5-speed |
| Starter | — | Self start only |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | 3 kW | — |
| Battery | 3 kWh | — |
| Claimed range | 151 km | — |
| Charging time | 6 hrs | — |
| Top speed | 75 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 101 kg | 152 kg |
| Fuel tank | — | 14 L |
| Seat height | — | 795 mm |
| Ground clearance | 200 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1235 mm | 1358 mm |
| Length | 1870 mm | — |
| Width | 760 mm | — |
| Height | 1115 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 220 mm, 2 piston caliper | 300 mm disc |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | 230 mm disc |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | Single or dual-channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Dual Suspension | 37 mm USD forks (dual ABS) / telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Coiled Spring Dual Suspension | Monoshock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 80/100-18 | 100/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 80/100-17 | 130/70-17 |
EcoDryft vs Pulsar N160: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the EcoDryft or the Pulsar N160?
- The EcoDryft is cheaper by ₹3,300 at the base variant (₹1,18,700 against ₹1,22,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the EcoDryft and Pulsar N160 in Delhi?
- About ₹22,374: roughly ₹1,20,807 for the EcoDryft and ₹1,43,181 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 ₹1,49,477 for the EcoDryft and ₹2,86,958 for the Pulsar N160, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The EcoDryft comes out ₹1,37,481 ahead.
