Bajaj Pulsar N160 4V vs Ola Electric Roadster X Plus
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj Pulsar N160 4V and Ola Electric Roadster X Plus are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹520 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
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 7/10 for the Roadster X Plus.
Category by category
Price
Pulsar N160 4V
The Pulsar N160 4V starts ₹520 lower (₹1,34,479 against ₹1,34,999), about ₹20 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Roadster X Plus
The Roadster X Plus is electric and costs a fraction per kilometre to run, though its purchase price and battery replacement risk need weighing against that.
Safety kit
Pulsar N160 4V
Pulsar N160 4V adds single-channel abs and rear disc brake that the Roadster X Plus does not have on any variant.
City manners
Roadster X Plus
Roadster X Plus is 19.599999999999994 kg lighter and lower in the seat (777 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Pulsar N160 4V
Pulsar N160 4V comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Roadster X Plus.
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
- your priority is first bike upgrade
- your priority is daily commuting with weekend fun
Buy the Roadster X Plus if
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is riders wanting quicker roadster x
- your priority is highway-capable commuting
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Pulsar N160 4V | Roadster X Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,34,479 | ₹1,34,999 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,56,100 | ₹1,41,800 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹95,410 | ₹10,625 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,492 | ₹6,808 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,89,002 | ₹1,69,233 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajPulsar N160 4V | Ola ElectricRoadster X Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,34,479 | ₹1,34,999 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,260 | ₹4,280 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 164.5 cc | — |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 4 Valves | — |
| Power | 18.2 bhp | — |
| Torque | 14.7 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 51.6 kmpl | — |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | — |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | — |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | — | 4.5 kWh |
| Claimed range | — | 252 km |
| Charging time | — | 5.9 hrs |
| Top speed | 120 km/h | 125 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 151 kg | 131.4 kg |
| Fuel tank | 14 L | — |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 777 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 180 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1348 mm | 1306.4 mm |
| Length | 1989 mm | 2015 mm |
| Width | 743 mm | 831 mm |
| Height | 1050 mm | 1235 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc |
| Rear brake | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper | Drum |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | CBS |
| Front suspension | USD Forks | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock with Nitrox | Twin Shock Absorber |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/80-R17 | 80/100-18 |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-R17 | 110/80-17 |
Pulsar N160 4V vs Roadster X Plus: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Pulsar N160 4V or the Roadster X Plus?
- The Pulsar N160 4V is cheaper by ₹520 at the base variant (₹1,34,479 against ₹1,34,999 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Pulsar N160 4V and Roadster X Plus in Delhi?
- About ₹14,300: roughly ₹1,56,100 for the Pulsar N160 4V and ₹1,41,800 for the Roadster X Plus, 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 ₹1,69,233 for the Roadster X Plus, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The Roadster X Plus comes out ₹1,19,769 ahead.
