Yamaha MT-15 V2 vs Bajaj Pulsar N160
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Yamaha MT-15 V2 and Bajaj Pulsar N160 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The MT-15 V2 costs ₹46,000 more than the Pulsar N160, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 38% extra.
On our category count it is a draw at 3 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
Pulsar N160
The Pulsar N160 starts ₹46,000 lower (₹1,22,000 against ₹1,68,000), about ₹1,460 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Tie
Identical mileage claims of 45 kmpl.
Performance
MT-15 V2
MT-15 V2 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 130 against 103 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Pulsar N160
Pulsar N160 adds single-channel abs that the MT-15 V2 does not have on any variant.
Features
MT-15 V2
MT-15 V2 gets slipper clutch and led tail lamp.
City manners
MT-15 V2
MT-15 V2 is 13 kg lighter and taller in the seat (810 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 MT-15 V2.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the MT-15 V2 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is solo city riding
- your priority is enthusiasts
Buy the Pulsar N160 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Bajaj's bigger service network matters
- your priority is upgrading from a 125
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | MT-15 V2 | Pulsar N160 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,68,000 | ₹1,22,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,92,900 | ₹1,42,400 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,00,835 | ₹1,06,905 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹9,260 | ₹6,836 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,32,995 | ₹2,86,141 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | YamahaMT-15 V2 | BajajPulsar N160 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,68,000 | ₹1,22,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹5,330 | ₹3,870 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 155 cc | 164.8 cc |
| Engine type | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC 4-valve, VVA | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, oil-cooled, 2-valve DTS-i |
| Power | 18.1 bhp | 15.7 bhp |
| Torque | 14.1 Nm | 14.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 45 kmpl | 45 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled, VVA | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | 6-speed with slipper clutch | 5-speed |
| Starter | Self start only | Self start only |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 139 kg | 152 kg |
| Fuel tank | 10 L | 14 L |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 795 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1325 mm | 1358 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | 282 mm disc | 300 mm disc |
| Rear brake | 220 mm disc | 230 mm disc |
| ABS / CBS | Dual-channel ABS | Single or dual-channel ABS |
| Front suspension | 37 mm USD forks | 37 mm USD forks (dual ABS) / telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock, aluminium swingarm | Monoshock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/80-17 | 100/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-17 | 130/70-17 |
MT-15 V2 vs Pulsar N160: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the MT-15 V2 or the Pulsar N160?
- The Pulsar N160 is cheaper by ₹46,000 at the base variant (₹1,22,000 against ₹1,68,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the MT-15 V2 or the Pulsar N160?
- Both claim 45 kmpl.
- What is the on-road price difference between the MT-15 V2 and Pulsar N160 in Delhi?
- About ₹50,500: roughly ₹1,92,900 for the MT-15 V2 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 ₹3,32,995 for the MT-15 V2 and ₹2,86,141 for the Pulsar N160, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Pulsar N160 comes out ₹46,854 ahead.
