Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs Bajaj Pulsar N160 S

Last Updated: August 13, 2026

Bajaj Pulsar 180 price starts at Rs. 1.22 Lakh, which is Rs. 11,021 cheaper than the base variant of Bajaj Pulsar N160 S, priced at Rs. 1.34 Lakh. On the performance front, the Pulsar 180 uses a 178.61cc engine producing 17 PS @ 8500 rpm and the Pulsar N160 S a 164.82cc engine producing 18.5 PS @ 9500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Pulsar 180 and Pulsar N160 S, the Pulsar N160 S is the better pick for performance and a lighter kerb weight, while the Pulsar 180 stands out for affordability.

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Pulsar 180 vs Pulsar N160 S Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Pulsar 180Bajaj Pulsar N160 S
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.22 LakhRs. 1.34 Lakh
Mileage Not Available44 kmpl
Engine 178.61 cc164.82 cc
Max power 17 PS @ 8500 rpm18.5 PS @ 9500 rpm
Kerb weight 156 Kg151 Kg

Pulsar 180 vs Pulsar N160 S Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar 180 STDBajaj Pulsar N160 S STD
Rating
1 review
1 review
Brand Name Bajaj Bajaj
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.22 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.34 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, Air cooled, Single Cylinder DTSi 4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, 4 Valve, Oil-Cooled, FI
Max Power 17 PS @ 8500 rpm 18.5 PS @ 9500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar 180 Colors
Bajaj Pulsar N160 S Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-17 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Single Channel Single Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 3,661 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 3,990 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 10,750 Pulsar 180 Insurance Rs. 10,935 Pulsar N160 S Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
4
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
114 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
4 Stroke, Air cooled, Single Cylinder DTSi
4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, 4 Valve, Oil-Cooled, FI
Engine Displacement
178.61 cc
164.82 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
17 PS @ 8500 rpm
18.5 PS @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque
15 Nm @ 6500 rpm
14.4 Nm @ 8000 rpm
Bore
Not Available
63.5 mm
Stroke
Not Available
52 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
Not Available
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
Not Available
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
44 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
Not Available
16.55s
Braking 60-0 km/h
Not Available
18.64m
Power to Weight Ratio
Not Available
122.5 PS/tonne
Braking 80-0 km/h
Not Available
33.91m
Estimated Mileage
Not Available
45-50 kmpl
Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)
Not Available
16.55s
Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)
Not Available
8.14s
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Telescopic Dia 37
Upside Down Forks (37 mm)
Suspension-Rear
Twin Shock absorber, Gas filled with Canister
Monoshock

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
25 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
25 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
28 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
32 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-17, Rear :-120/80-17
Front :-100/80-17 Rear :-130/70-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-17 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
Not Available
795 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
2.8 L
Length*Width*Height
2035*765*1115 mm3
1989*743*1050 mm3
Wheelbase
1340 mm
1348 mm
Length
2035 mm
1989 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
165 mm
Height
1115 mm
1050 mm
Width
765 mm
743 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 L
14 L
Kerb Weight
156 Kg
151 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
280 mm
280 mm
Rear Brake Size
230 mm
230 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Projector head light
Not Available
Yes

Frame Type
Not Available
Tubular Single Welded
Digital Display Type
LCD
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Not Available
Rain,Road,Off-Road,Sport
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Single Channel
Single Channel
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Navigation Type
Not Available
Turn-by-turn
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
ABS
Single Channel
Single Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Yes
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Oil Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes
Shift Light
Not Available
Yes

Vehicle Warranty
Not Available
5 Years or 75,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
Not Available
5
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
Not Available
75000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Bajaj Pulsar 180
  • OG Pulsar fans will love the iconic looks
  • Retains the massive 15-litre fuel tank
Bajaj Pulsar 180
  • Still no dual channel ABS
  • Console could’ve been more info-packed, with navigation
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Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs Bajaj Pulsar N160 S?
The Bajaj Pulsar 180 is cheaper than Bajaj Pulsar N160 S by ₹11,021.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs Bajaj Pulsar N160 S?
For the STD version, 178.61 cc Petrol engine of Pulsar 180 produces 17 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 15 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 164.82 cc Petrol engine of Pulsar N160 S produces 18.5 PS @ 9500 rpm of power and 14.4 Nm @ 8000 rpm of torque

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