Bajaj Pulsar N160 4V vs KTM RC 160
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj Pulsar N160 4V and KTM RC 160 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The RC 160 costs ₹65,496 more than the Pulsar N160 4V, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 49% extra.
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 6/10 for the RC 160.
Category by category
Price
Pulsar N160 4V
The Pulsar N160 4V starts ₹65,496 lower (₹1,34,479 against ₹1,99,975), about ₹2,080 a month less on a standard loan.
Performance
RC 160
RC 160 makes 0.5 bhp more, though the weights are close enough that the difference is modest.
Safety kit
RC 160
RC 160 adds dual-channel abs that the Pulsar N160 4V does not have on any variant.
Features
Pulsar N160 4V
Pulsar N160 4V gets projector headlamp, ride modes and usb charging port.
Warranty
Pulsar N160 4V
Pulsar N160 4V comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 2 on the RC 160.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Pulsar N160 4V 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 first bike upgrade
Buy the RC 160 if
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is first sports bike for new riders
- your priority is city commuting
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Pulsar N160 4V | RC 160 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,34,479 | ₹1,99,975 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,56,100 | ₹2,28,000 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajPulsar N160 4V | KTMRC 160 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,34,479 | ₹1,99,975 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,260 | ₹6,340 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 164.5 cc | 164.2 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled |
| Power | 18.2 bhp | 18.7 bhp |
| Torque | 14.7 Nm | 15.5 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 51.6 kmpl | — |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 120 km/h | 118 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 151 kg | 155 kg |
| Fuel tank | 14 L | 13.7 L |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 830 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 168 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1348 mm | 1347 mm |
| Length | 1989 mm | 1965 mm |
| Width | 743 mm | 701 mm |
| Height | 1050 mm | 1150 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 320 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 | Inverted Telescopic Fork, 37mm dia |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock with Nitrox | Double rate, Canister Mono shox.- 6 steps (Adjuster Slots) |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/80-R17 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-R17 | 140/60-R17 |
Pulsar N160 4V vs RC 160: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Pulsar N160 4V or the RC 160?
- The Pulsar N160 4V is cheaper by ₹65,496 at the base variant (₹1,34,479 against ₹1,99,975 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Pulsar N160 4V and RC 160 in Delhi?
- About ₹71,900: roughly ₹1,56,100 for the Pulsar N160 4V and ₹2,28,000 for the RC 160, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
