Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Ola Electric Roadster Pro
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and Ola Electric Roadster Pro are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Roadster Pro costs ₹73,180 more than the Pulsar NS160, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 58% 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 NS160
The Pulsar NS160 starts ₹73,180 lower (₹1,26,819 against ₹1,99,999), about ₹2,320 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 usd front forks, projector headlamp, colour tft console and ride modes and 8 more items.
Warranty
Pulsar NS160
Pulsar NS160 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Roadster Pro.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Pulsar NS160 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is budget-focused commuting
- your priority is fuel-economy priority riders
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 NS160 | Roadster Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,26,819 | ₹1,99,999 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,47,700 | ₹2,17,500 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹1,01,990 | ₹10,230 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,088 | ₹10,440 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,86,778 | ₹2,48,170 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajPulsar NS160 | Ola ElectricRoadster Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,26,819 | ₹1,99,999 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,020 | ₹6,340 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 160.3 cc | — |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Oil Cooled, 4 Valves | — |
| Power | 17.0 bhp | — |
| Torque | 14.6 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 52.2 kmpl | — |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | — |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | Automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | — | 52 kW |
| Battery | — | 8 kWh |
| Claimed range | — | 316 km |
| Charging time | — | 3.7 hrs |
| Top speed | 120 km/h | 154 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 152 kg | — |
| Fuel tank | 12 L | — |
| Seat height | 805 mm | — |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1372 mm | — |
| Length | 2017 mm | — |
| Width | 804 mm | — |
| Height | 1060 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc | Disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc | Disc, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Switchable ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork | USD Forks |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock | Monoshock Absorbers |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/80-17 | — |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-17 | — |
Pulsar NS160 vs Roadster Pro: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Pulsar NS160 or the Roadster Pro?
- The Pulsar NS160 is cheaper by ₹73,180 at the base variant (₹1,26,819 against ₹1,99,999 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Pulsar NS160 and Roadster Pro in Delhi?
- About ₹69,800: roughly ₹1,47,700 for the Pulsar NS160 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 ₹2,86,778 for the Pulsar NS160 and ₹2,48,170 for the Roadster Pro, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The Roadster Pro comes out ₹38,608 ahead.
