Bajaj Pulsar 220F vs Bajaj Pulsar N160

Last Updated: September 3, 2026

Bajaj Pulsar N160 price starts at Rs. 1.17 Lakh, which is Rs. 22,656 cheaper than the base variant of Bajaj Pulsar 220F, priced at Rs. 1.40 Lakh. On the performance front, the Pulsar 220F uses a 220cc engine producing 20.4 PS @ 8500 rpm and the Pulsar N160 a 164.82cc engine producing 16 PS @ 8750 rpm. If you're deciding between the Pulsar 220F and Pulsar N160, the Pulsar N160 is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the Pulsar 220F stands out for performance.

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Pulsar 220F vs Pulsar N160 Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Pulsar 220FBajaj Pulsar N160
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.40 LakhRs. 1.17 Lakh
Mileage Not Available47 kmpl
Engine 220 cc164.82 cc
Max power 20.4 PS @ 8500 rpm16 PS @ 8750 rpm
Kerb weight 160 Kg151 Kg

Pulsar 220F vs Pulsar N160 Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar 220F STDBajaj Pulsar N160 SD USD Single Seat
Rating
25 reviews
445 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj Bajaj
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.40 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.17 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Twin Spark FI Engine, Oil Cooled 4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, 2 Valve, Air Cooled, FI
Max Power 20.4 PS @ 8500 rpm 16 PS @ 8750 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar 220F Colors
Bajaj Pulsar N160 Colors
Braking Type Anti-lock Braking System Not Available
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. 4,172 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 3,495 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 11,038 Pulsar 220F Insurance Rs. 10,657 Pulsar N160 Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Spark Plugs
2 Per Cylinder
2 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
2
2
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
113 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
Twin Spark FI Engine, Oil Cooled
4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, 2 Valve, Air Cooled, FI
Engine Displacement
220 cc
164.82 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
20.4 PS @ 8500 rpm
16 PS @ 8750 rpm
Max Torque
18.55 Nm @ 7000 rpm
14.65 Nm @ 6750 rpm
Bore
67 mm
58 mm
Stroke
62.4 mm
62.38 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital Twin Spark
Not Available
Compression Ratio
9.8 : 1
10.3 ± 0.3 :1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Drum
Front Caliper
2 Piston
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
1 Piston
Braking Type
Anti-lock Braking System
Not Available

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
47 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
Not Available
16.55s
Braking 60-0 km/h
Not Available
18.64m
Power to Weight Ratio
Not Available
106 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
37 mm Telescopic
Telescopic Forks (37 mm)
Suspension-Rear
Twin Hydraulic Suspension
Nitrox Monoshock

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28 psi
25 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
28 psi
25 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
30 psi
28 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
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
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
805 mm
795 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
3.2 L
2.8 L
Gross Weight
310 Kg
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2035*750*1165 mm3
1989*743*1050 mm3
Wheelbase
1350 mm
1358 mm
Length
2035 mm
1989 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
165 mm
Height
1165 mm
1050 mm
Width
750 mm
743 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 L
14 L
Kerb Weight
160 Kg
151 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
280 mm
280 mm
Rear Brake Size
230 mm
130 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
Not Available
Projector head light
Yes
Yes

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

1st Service
500-750 Km / 2 Month
500-750 Km / 30-45 Days
2nd Service
4500-5000 Km / 8 Months
4500-5000 Km / 8 Months
3rd Service
9500-10000 Km / 1 Year
9500-10000 Km / 1 Year

Vehicle Warranty
5 Years or 75,000 Km
5 Years or 75,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
5
5
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
75000
75000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Bajaj Pulsar N160
  • Engine is very refined and tractable
  • Sporty and confidence-inspiring handling
  • Only bike with dual-channel ABS in the 160cc segment
Bajaj Pulsar N160
  • Rear monoshock is firm, resulting in a bouncy ride
  • Not-very extensive features list
  • Looks like a clone of the Pulsar N250

Is Bajaj Pulsar 220F Better Than Bajaj Pulsar N160?

100% users have chosen Bajaj Pulsar 220F over Bajaj Pulsar N160 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 789 users have also rated Bajaj Pulsar 220F and Bajaj Pulsar N160 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Bajaj Pulsar 220F is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, maintenance and safety in your bike. But Bajaj Pulsar N160 is better on the grounds of comfort and features.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Pulsar 220F Pulsar N160
Mileage 4.4 4.3
Performance 4.9 4.5
Comfort 4.3 4.4
Maintenance 4.2 4.1
Safety 1.8 0.1
Features 2.8 4.4
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Bajaj Pulsar 220F Vs Bajaj Pulsar N160 FAQs

Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar 220F vs Bajaj Pulsar N160?
As per the users experiences Bajaj Pulsar 220F is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, maintenance and safety in your bike. But Bajaj Pulsar N160 is better on the grounds of comfort and features.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar 220F vs Bajaj Pulsar N160?
The Bajaj Pulsar N160 is cheaper than Bajaj Pulsar 220F by ₹22,656.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar 220F vs Bajaj Pulsar N160?
For the STD version, 220 cc Petrol engine of Pulsar 220F produces 20.4 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 18.55 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the SD USD Single Seat version, 164.82 cc Petrol engine of Pulsar N160 produces 16 PS @ 8750 rpm of power and 14.65 Nm @ 6750 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Bajaj Pulsar 220F has better performance.

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