Yamaha FZ S Hybrid vs Bajaj Pulsar N160 4V
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Yamaha FZ S Hybrid and Bajaj Pulsar N160 4V are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹7,281 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Pulsar N160 4V takes 4 of the 7 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 7/10 for the FZ S Hybrid and 8/10 for the Pulsar N160 4V.
Category by category
Price
Pulsar N160 4V
The Pulsar N160 4V starts ₹7,281 lower (₹1,34,479 against ₹1,41,760), about ₹240 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
FZ S Hybrid
FZ S Hybrid claims 60 kmpl against 51.6 kmpl. That is roughly ₹2,018 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 90 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
FZ S Hybrid
FZ S Hybrid adds traction control that the Pulsar N160 4V does not have on any variant.
Features
Pulsar N160 4V
Pulsar N160 4V gets usd front forks, slipper clutch, projector headlamp and ride modes and 1 more items.
City manners
FZ S Hybrid
FZ S Hybrid is 15 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 FZ S Hybrid.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the FZ S Hybrid if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is tech-focused commuters
- your priority is daily city riding
Buy the Pulsar N160 4V if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- 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 | FZ S Hybrid | Pulsar N160 4V |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,41,760 | ₹1,34,479 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,60,600 | ₹1,56,100 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹85,320 | ₹95,410 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,708 | ₹7,492 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,83,628 | ₹2,89,002 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | YamahaFZ S Hybrid | BajajPulsar N160 4V |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,41,760 | ₹1,34,479 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,500 | ₹4,260 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 149 cc | 164.5 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 12.2 bhp | 18.2 bhp |
| Torque | 13.3 Nm | 14.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 60 kmpl | 51.6 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 100 km/h | 120 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 136 kg | 151 kg |
| Fuel tank | 13 L | 14 L |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 795 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1330 mm | 1348 mm |
| Length | 2000 mm | 1989 mm |
| Width | 780 mm | 743 mm |
| Height | 1080 mm | 1050 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 282 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork | USD Forks |
| Rear suspension | 7-Step Adjustable Monocross Suspension | Monoshock with Nitrox |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/80-17 | 100/80-R17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/60-R17 | 130/70-R17 |
FZ S Hybrid vs Pulsar N160 4V: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the FZ S Hybrid or the Pulsar N160 4V?
- The Pulsar N160 4V is cheaper by ₹7,281 at the base variant (₹1,34,479 against ₹1,41,760 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the FZ S Hybrid or the Pulsar N160 4V?
- The FZ S Hybrid claims 60 kmpl against 51.6 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the FZ S Hybrid and Pulsar N160 4V in Delhi?
- About ₹4,500: roughly ₹1,60,600 for the FZ S Hybrid 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 ₹2,83,628 for the FZ S Hybrid and ₹2,89,002 for the Pulsar N160 4V, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The FZ S Hybrid comes out ₹5,374 ahead.
