Bajaj Pulsar N160 4V vs Bajaj Pulsar N250
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj Pulsar N160 4V and Bajaj Pulsar N250 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Pulsar N160 4V undercuts the Pulsar N250 by ₹11,008, 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 8/10 for the Pulsar N160 4V and 7.5/10 for the Pulsar N250.
Category by category
Price
Pulsar N160 4V
The Pulsar N160 4V starts ₹11,008 lower (₹1,34,479 against ₹1,45,487), about ₹350 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Pulsar N160 4V
Pulsar N160 4V claims 51.6 kmpl against 44 kmpl. That is roughly ₹3,382 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Pulsar N250
Pulsar N250 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 147 against 121 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Pulsar N250
Pulsar N250 adds dual-channel abs and traction control that the Pulsar N160 4V does not have on any variant.
City manners
Pulsar N160 4V
Pulsar N160 4V is 13 kg lighter, which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Pulsar N160 4V 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 first bike upgrade
Buy the Pulsar N250 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is riders wanting the most power in class
- your priority is daily commute with occasional spirited riding
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Pulsar N160 4V | Pulsar N250 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,34,479 | ₹1,45,487 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,56,100 | ₹1,68,200 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹95,410 | ₹1,12,320 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,492 | ₹8,072 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,89,002 | ₹3,18,592 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajPulsar N160 4V | BajajPulsar N250 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,34,479 | ₹1,45,487 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,260 | ₹4,610 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 164.5 cc | 249 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Oil Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 18.2 bhp | 24.1 bhp |
| Torque | 14.7 Nm | 21.5 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 51.6 kmpl | 44 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 120 km/h | 132 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 151 kg | 164 kg |
| Fuel tank | 14 L | 14 L |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 795 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1348 mm | 1351 mm |
| Length | 1989 mm | 1989 mm |
| Width | 743 mm | 743 mm |
| Height | 1050 mm | 1050 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | USD Forks | 37mm USD forks |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock with Nitrox | Monoshock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/80-R17 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-R17 | 140/70-17 |
Pulsar N160 4V vs Pulsar N250: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Pulsar N160 4V or the Pulsar N250?
- The Pulsar N160 4V is cheaper by ₹11,008 at the base variant (₹1,34,479 against ₹1,45,487 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Pulsar N160 4V or the Pulsar N250?
- The Pulsar N160 4V claims 51.6 kmpl against 44 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Pulsar N160 4V and Pulsar N250 in Delhi?
- About ₹12,100: roughly ₹1,56,100 for the Pulsar N160 4V and ₹1,68,200 for the Pulsar N250, 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 ₹2,89,002 for the Pulsar N160 4V and ₹3,18,592 for the Pulsar N250, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Pulsar N160 4V comes out ₹29,590 ahead.
