Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Ola Electric Roadster Pro
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj Pulsar N160 and Ola Electric Roadster Pro are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Roadster Pro costs ₹77,999 more than the Pulsar N160, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 64% extra.
On our category count it is a draw at 2 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
Pulsar N160
The Pulsar N160 starts ₹77,999 lower (₹1,22,000 against ₹1,99,999), about ₹2,470 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Roadster Pro
The Roadster Pro is electric and costs a fraction per kilometre to run, though its purchase price and battery replacement risk need weighing against that.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Roadster Pro
Roadster Pro gets projector headlamp, led daytime running lamp, led tail lamp and colour tft console and 11 more items.
Warranty
Pulsar N160
Pulsar N160 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Roadster Pro.
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
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is upgrading from a 125
Buy the Roadster Pro if
- your priority is performance-focused riders
- your priority is long-distance electric touring
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Pulsar N160 | Roadster Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,22,000 | ₹1,99,999 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,42,400 | ₹2,17,500 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹1,06,905 | ₹10,230 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹6,836 | ₹10,440 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,86,141 | ₹2,48,170 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajPulsar N160 | Ola ElectricRoadster Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,22,000 | ₹1,99,999 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,870 | ₹6,340 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 164.8 cc | — |
| Engine type | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, oil-cooled, 2-valve DTS-i | — |
| Power | 15.7 bhp | — |
| Torque | 14.7 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 45 kmpl | — |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | — |
| Transmission | 5-speed | Automatic |
| Starter | Self start only | — |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | — | 52 kW |
| Battery | — | 8 kWh |
| Claimed range | — | 316 km |
| Charging time | — | 3.7 hrs |
| Top speed | — | 154 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 152 kg | — |
| Fuel tank | 14 L | — |
| Seat height | 795 mm | — |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1358 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | 300 mm disc | Disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | 230 mm disc | Disc, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Single or dual-channel ABS | Switchable ABS |
| Front suspension | 37 mm USD forks (dual ABS) / telescopic | USD Forks |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock | Monoshock Absorbers |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/80-17 | — |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-17 | — |
Pulsar N160 vs Roadster Pro: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Pulsar N160 or the Roadster Pro?
- The Pulsar N160 is cheaper by ₹77,999 at the base variant (₹1,22,000 against ₹1,99,999 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Pulsar N160 and Roadster Pro in Delhi?
- About ₹75,100: roughly ₹1,42,400 for the Pulsar N160 and ₹2,17,500 for the Roadster Pro, 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 ₹2,48,170 for the Roadster Pro, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The Roadster Pro comes out ₹37,971 ahead.
