Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Bajaj Pulsar N160 4V
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj Pulsar N160 and Bajaj Pulsar N160 4V are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Pulsar N160 undercuts the Pulsar N160 4V by ₹12,479, 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. Our overall ratings are 7.5/10 for the Pulsar N160 and 8/10 for the Pulsar N160 4V.
Category by category
Price
Pulsar N160
The Pulsar N160 starts ₹12,479 lower (₹1,22,000 against ₹1,34,479), about ₹390 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Pulsar N160 4V
Pulsar N160 4V claims 51.6 kmpl against 45 kmpl. That is roughly ₹2,299 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 103 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 slipper clutch, projector headlamp, led daytime running lamp and led tail lamp and 3 more items.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Pulsar N160 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is upgrading from a 125
- your priority is highway commutes
Buy the Pulsar N160 4V if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- 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
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Pulsar N160 | Pulsar N160 4V |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,22,000 | ₹1,34,479 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,42,400 | ₹1,56,100 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,06,905 | ₹95,410 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹6,836 | ₹7,492 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,86,141 | ₹2,89,002 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajPulsar N160 | BajajPulsar N160 4V |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,22,000 | ₹1,34,479 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,870 | ₹4,260 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 164.8 cc | 164.5 cc |
| Engine type | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, oil-cooled, 2-valve DTS-i | 1 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 15.7 bhp | 18.2 bhp |
| Torque | 14.7 Nm | 14.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 45 kmpl | 51.6 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 5 Speed |
| Starter | Self start only | — |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | — | 120 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 152 kg | 151 kg |
| Fuel tank | 14 L | 14 L |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 795 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1358 mm | 1348 mm |
| Length | — | 1989 mm |
| Width | — | 743 mm |
| Height | — | 1050 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | 300 mm disc | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | 230 mm disc | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Single or dual-channel ABS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | 37 mm USD forks (dual ABS) / telescopic | USD Forks |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock | Monoshock with Nitrox |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/80-17 | 100/80-R17 |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-17 | 130/70-R17 |
Pulsar N160 vs Pulsar N160 4V: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Pulsar N160 or the Pulsar N160 4V?
- The Pulsar N160 is cheaper by ₹12,479 at the base variant (₹1,22,000 against ₹1,34,479 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Pulsar N160 or the Pulsar N160 4V?
- The Pulsar N160 4V claims 51.6 kmpl against 45 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Pulsar N160 and Pulsar N160 4V in Delhi?
- About ₹13,700: roughly ₹1,42,400 for the Pulsar N160 and ₹1,56,100 for the Pulsar N160 4V, 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 ₹2,86,141 for the Pulsar N160 and ₹2,89,002 for the Pulsar N160 4V, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Pulsar N160 comes out ₹2,861 ahead.
