TVS Ntorq 150 vs Bajaj Pulsar N160 4V
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
TVS Ntorq 150 and Bajaj Pulsar N160 4V are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Ntorq 150 undercuts the Pulsar N160 4V by ₹22,130, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
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 Ntorq 150 and 8/10 for the Pulsar N160 4V.
Category by category
Price
Ntorq 150
The Ntorq 150 starts ₹22,130 lower (₹1,12,349 against ₹1,34,479), about ₹700 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Pulsar N160 4V
Pulsar N160 4V claims 51.6 kmpl against 40 kmpl. That is roughly ₹3,382 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 113 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Pulsar N160 4V
Pulsar N160 4V adds rear disc brake that the Ntorq 150 does not have on any variant.
City manners
Ntorq 150
Ntorq 150 is 36 kg lighter and lower in the seat (770 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Ntorq 150 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is scooter riders wanting bike-like pace
- your priority is highway-heavy commutes
Buy the Pulsar N160 4V if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- 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 | Ntorq 150 | Pulsar N160 4V |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,12,349 | ₹1,34,479 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,28,300 | ₹1,56,100 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,12,320 | ₹95,410 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹6,160 | ₹7,492 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,64,280 | ₹2,89,002 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | TVSNtorq 150 | BajajPulsar N160 4V |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,12,349 | ₹1,34,479 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,560 | ₹4,260 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 149.7 cc | 164.5 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 3 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 13 bhp | 18.2 bhp |
| Torque | 14.2 Nm | 14.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 40 kmpl | 51.6 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | Automatic automatic | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 104 km/h | 120 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 115 kg | 151 kg |
| Fuel tank | 5.8 L | 14 L |
| Seat height | 770 mm | 795 mm |
| Ground clearance | 155 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1285 mm | 1348 mm |
| Length | 1861 mm | 1989 mm |
| Width | 740 mm | 743 mm |
| Height | 1120 mm | 1050 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Suspension with Hydraulic Dampers | USD Forks |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring with Hydraulic Dampers | Monoshock with Nitrox |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/80-12 | 100/80-R17 |
| Rear tyre | 110/80-12 | 130/70-R17 |
Ntorq 150 vs Pulsar N160 4V: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Ntorq 150 or the Pulsar N160 4V?
- The Ntorq 150 is cheaper by ₹22,130 at the base variant (₹1,12,349 against ₹1,34,479 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Ntorq 150 or the Pulsar N160 4V?
- The Pulsar N160 4V claims 51.6 kmpl against 40 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Ntorq 150 and Pulsar N160 4V in Delhi?
- About ₹27,800: roughly ₹1,28,300 for the Ntorq 150 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 ₹2,64,280 for the Ntorq 150 and ₹2,89,002 for the Pulsar N160 4V, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Ntorq 150 comes out ₹24,722 ahead.
