Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj Pulsar N160 and Bajaj Pulsar NS160 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹4,819 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Pulsar NS160 takes 3 of the 5 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 7.5/10 for the Pulsar N160 and 7/10 for the Pulsar NS160.
Category by category
Price
Pulsar N160
The Pulsar N160 starts ₹4,819 lower (₹1,22,000 against ₹1,26,819), about ₹150 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Pulsar NS160
Pulsar NS160 claims 52.2 kmpl against 45 kmpl. That is roughly ₹983 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Pulsar NS160
Pulsar NS160 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 112 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 NS160
Pulsar NS160 gets led daytime running lamp, led tail lamp, turn-by-turn navigation and usb charging port.
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 NS160 if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- 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 | Pulsar NS160 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,22,000 | ₹1,26,819 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,42,400 | ₹1,47,700 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,06,905 | ₹1,01,990 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹6,836 | ₹7,088 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,86,141 | ₹2,86,778 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajPulsar N160 | BajajPulsar NS160 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,22,000 | ₹1,26,819 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,870 | ₹4,020 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 164.8 cc | 160.3 cc |
| Engine type | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, oil-cooled, 2-valve DTS-i | 1 Cylinder, Oil Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 15.7 bhp | 17.0 bhp |
| Torque | 14.7 Nm | 14.6 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 45 kmpl | 52.2 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 | 152 kg |
| Fuel tank | 14 L | 12 L |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 805 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1358 mm | 1372 mm |
| Length | — | 2017 mm |
| Width | — | 804 mm |
| Height | — | 1060 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | 300 mm disc | Disc |
| Rear brake | 230 mm disc | Disc |
| ABS / CBS | Single or dual-channel ABS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | 37 mm USD forks (dual ABS) / telescopic | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock | Monoshock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/80-17 | 100/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-17 | 130/70-17 |
Pulsar N160 vs Pulsar NS160: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Pulsar N160 or the Pulsar NS160?
- The Pulsar N160 is cheaper by ₹4,819 at the base variant (₹1,22,000 against ₹1,26,819 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Pulsar N160 or the Pulsar NS160?
- The Pulsar NS160 claims 52.2 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 NS160 in Delhi?
- About ₹5,300: roughly ₹1,42,400 for the Pulsar N160 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 ₹2,86,141 for the Pulsar N160 and ₹2,86,778 for the Pulsar NS160, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Pulsar N160 comes out ₹637 ahead.
