Yamaha FZS V4 vs Bajaj Pulsar N160
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Yamaha FZS V4 and Bajaj Pulsar N160 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹1,598 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The FZS V4 takes 4 of the 6 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 7/10 for the FZS V4 and 7.5/10 for the Pulsar N160.
Category by category
Price
FZS V4
The FZS V4 starts ₹1,598 lower (₹1,20,402 against ₹1,22,000), about ₹50 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
FZS V4
FZS V4 claims 60 kmpl against 45 kmpl. That is roughly ₹3,455 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Pulsar N160
Pulsar N160 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 103 against 90 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
FZS V4
FZS V4 adds front disc brake, rear disc brake and traction control that the Pulsar N160 does not have on any variant.
City manners
FZS V4
FZS V4 is 16 kg lighter and lower in the seat (790 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Pulsar N160
Pulsar N160 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 2 on the FZS V4.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the FZS V4 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
- your priority is budget-conscious commuters
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 | FZS V4 | Pulsar N160 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,20,402 | ₹1,22,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,37,200 | ₹1,42,400 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹89,630 | ₹1,06,905 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹6,584 | ₹6,836 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,63,414 | ₹2,86,141 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | YamahaFZS V4 | BajajPulsar N160 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,20,402 | ₹1,22,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,820 | ₹3,870 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 149 cc | 164.8 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, oil-cooled, 2-valve DTS-i |
| Power | 12.2 bhp | 15.7 bhp |
| Torque | 13.3 Nm | 14.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 60 kmpl | 45 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 5-speed |
| Starter | — | Self start only |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 115 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 136 kg | 152 kg |
| Fuel tank | 13 L | 14 L |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 795 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1330 mm | 1358 mm |
| Length | 2000 mm | — |
| Width | 780 mm | — |
| Height | 1080 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 282 mm, 2 piston caliper | 300 mm disc |
| Rear brake | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper | 230 mm disc |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Single or dual-channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork | 37 mm USD forks (dual ABS) / telescopic |
| Rear suspension | 7-Step Adjustable Monocross Suspension | Monoshock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/80-17 | 100/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/60-R17 | 130/70-17 |
FZS V4 vs Pulsar N160: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the FZS V4 or the Pulsar N160?
- The FZS V4 is cheaper by ₹1,598 at the base variant (₹1,20,402 against ₹1,22,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the FZS V4 or the Pulsar N160?
- The FZS V4 claims 60 kmpl against 45 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the FZS V4 and Pulsar N160 in Delhi?
- About ₹5,200: roughly ₹1,37,200 for the FZS V4 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 ₹2,63,414 for the FZS V4 and ₹2,86,141 for the Pulsar N160, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The FZS V4 comes out ₹22,727 ahead.
