Bajaj Pulsar N160 4V vs Yamaha R15S
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj Pulsar N160 4V and Yamaha R15S are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Pulsar N160 4V undercuts the R15S by ₹25,547, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
The Pulsar N160 4V takes 4 of the 7 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 7/10 for the R15S.
Category by category
Price
Pulsar N160 4V
The Pulsar N160 4V starts ₹25,547 lower (₹1,34,479 against ₹1,60,026), about ₹810 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Pulsar N160 4V
Pulsar N160 4V claims 51.6 kmpl against 46 kmpl. That is roughly ₹420 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
R15S
R15S has the better power-to-weight ratio: 127 against 121 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
R15S
R15S adds dual-channel abs that the Pulsar N160 4V does not have on any variant.
Features
Pulsar N160 4V
Pulsar N160 4V gets usd front forks, projector headlamp, bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation and 2 more items.
City manners
R15S
R15S is 9 kg lighter and taller in the seat (815 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Pulsar N160 4V
Pulsar N160 4V comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 2 on the R15S.
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
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Bajaj's bigger service network matters
Buy the R15S if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is budget performance seekers
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Pulsar N160 4V | R15S |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,34,479 | ₹1,60,026 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,56,100 | ₹1,84,200 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹95,410 | ₹97,510 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,492 | ₹8,840 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,89,002 | ₹3,20,550 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajPulsar N160 4V | YamahaR15S |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,34,479 | ₹1,60,026 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,260 | ₹5,070 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 164.5 cc | 155 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 18.2 bhp | 18.1 bhp |
| Torque | 14.7 Nm | 14.2 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 51.6 kmpl | 46 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 120 km/h | 136 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 151 kg | 142 kg |
| Fuel tank | 14 L | 11 L |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 815 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1348 mm | 1325 mm |
| Length | 1989 mm | 1990 mm |
| Width | 743 mm | 725 mm |
| Height | 1050 mm | 1135 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 282 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | USD Forks | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock with Nitrox | Linked-Type Monocross Suspension |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/80-R17 | 100/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-R17 | 140/70-R17 |
Pulsar N160 4V vs R15S: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Pulsar N160 4V or the R15S?
- The Pulsar N160 4V is cheaper by ₹25,547 at the base variant (₹1,34,479 against ₹1,60,026 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Pulsar N160 4V or the R15S?
- The Pulsar N160 4V claims 51.6 kmpl against 46 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Pulsar N160 4V and R15S in Delhi?
- About ₹28,100: roughly ₹1,56,100 for the Pulsar N160 4V and ₹1,84,200 for the R15S, 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 ₹3,20,550 for the R15S, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Pulsar N160 4V comes out ₹31,548 ahead.
