Bajaj Pulsar N160 4V vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj Pulsar N160 4V and Bajaj Pulsar NS160 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹7,660 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
On our category count it is a draw at 2 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
Pulsar NS160
The Pulsar NS160 starts ₹7,660 lower (₹1,26,819 against ₹1,34,479), about ₹240 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Pulsar NS160
Pulsar NS160 claims 52.2 kmpl against 51.6 kmpl. That is roughly ₹1,316 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 112 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Pulsar N160 4V
Pulsar N160 4V gets usd front forks, slipper clutch, projector headlamp and ride modes.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Pulsar N160 4V if
- 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
Buy the Pulsar NS160 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- your priority is budget-focused commuting
- your priority is fuel-economy priority riders
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Pulsar N160 4V | Pulsar NS160 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,34,479 | ₹1,26,819 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,56,100 | ₹1,47,700 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹95,410 | ₹1,01,990 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,492 | ₹7,088 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,89,002 | ₹2,86,778 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajPulsar N160 4V | BajajPulsar NS160 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,34,479 | ₹1,26,819 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,260 | ₹4,020 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 164.5 cc | 160.3 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Oil Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 18.2 bhp | 17.0 bhp |
| Torque | 14.7 Nm | 14.6 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 51.6 kmpl | 52.2 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 120 km/h | 120 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 151 kg | 152 kg |
| Fuel tank | 14 L | 12 L |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 805 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1348 mm | 1372 mm |
| Length | 1989 mm | 2017 mm |
| Width | 743 mm | 804 mm |
| Height | 1050 mm | 1060 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc |
| Rear brake | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | USD Forks | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock with Nitrox | Monoshock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/80-R17 | 100/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-R17 | 130/70-17 |
Pulsar N160 4V vs Pulsar NS160: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Pulsar N160 4V or the Pulsar NS160?
- The Pulsar NS160 is cheaper by ₹7,660 at the base variant (₹1,26,819 against ₹1,34,479 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Pulsar N160 4V or the Pulsar NS160?
- The Pulsar NS160 claims 52.2 kmpl against 51.6 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Pulsar N160 4V and Pulsar NS160 in Delhi?
- About ₹8,400: roughly ₹1,56,100 for the Pulsar N160 4V and ₹1,47,700 for the Pulsar NS160, 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 ₹2,86,778 for the Pulsar NS160, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Pulsar NS160 comes out ₹2,224 ahead.
