Bajaj Pulsar N160 S vs Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

Last Updated: September 18, 2026

Bajaj Pulsar N160 S price starts at Rs. 1.34 Lakh, which is Rs. 52,504 cheaper than the base variant of Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z, priced at Rs. 1.86 Lakh. On the performance front, the Pulsar N160 S uses a 164.82cc engine producing 18.5 PS @ 9500 rpm and the Pulsar NS400Z a 349.13cc engine producing 40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm. If you're deciding between the Pulsar N160 S and Pulsar NS400Z, the Pulsar N160 S is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the Pulsar NS400Z stands out for performance.

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Pulsar N160 S vs Pulsar NS400Z Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Pulsar N160 SBajaj Pulsar NS400Z
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.34 LakhRs. 1.86 Lakh
Mileage 44 kmplNot Available
Engine 164.82 cc349.13 cc
Max power 18.5 PS @ 9500 rpm40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm
Kerb weight 151 Kg176 Kg

Pulsar N160 S vs Pulsar NS400Z Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar N160 S STDBajaj Pulsar NS400Z STD
Rating
2 reviews
2 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj Bajaj
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.34 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.86 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, 4 Valve, Oil-Cooled, FI Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC With Four Stroke Single Cylinder
Max Power 18.5 PS @ 9500 rpm 40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar N160 S Colors
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Colors
Wheel Size Front :-17 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Single Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 3,990 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 5,560 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 10,935 Pulsar N160 S Insurance Rs. 11,818 Pulsar NS400Z Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
114 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, 4 Valve, Oil-Cooled, FI
Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC With Four Stroke Single Cylinder
Engine Displacement
164.82 cc
349.13 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
18.5 PS @ 9500 rpm
40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque
14.4 Nm @ 8000 rpm
33.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Bore
63.5 mm
Not Available
Stroke
52 mm
Not Available
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
2 Piston
Not Available
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
Not Available

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

Suspension-Front
Upside Down Forks (37 mm)
43 mm Upside Down Fork
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock
Monoshock With Nitrox, 6 Step Adjustable

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
25 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
25 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-100/80-17 Rear :-130/70-17
Front :-110/70-17 Rear :-150/60-17
Wheel Size
Front :-17 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Make
Not Available
Apollo
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
795 mm
Not Available
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.8 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
1989*743*1050 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1348 mm
1346 mm
Length
1989 mm
Not Available
Ground Clearance
165 mm
165 mm
Height
1050 mm
Not Available
Width
743 mm
Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 L
12 L
Kerb Weight
151 Kg
176 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
280 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
230 mm
230 mm

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

Frame Type
Tubular Single Welded
Not Available
Digital Display Type
LCD
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
Rain,Road,Off-Road,Sport
Rain,Road,Off-Road,Sports
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
Brightness Control
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
3
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Navigation Type
Turn-by-turn
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
Handlebar type
Not Available
Hydroformed Tubular Street Fighter Style
ABS
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Naked Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Switchable ABS
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Not Available
Yes

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

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
  • Is priced quite well
  • Makes a decent amount of power
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
  • Build quality could’ve been better
  • Stiff rear suspension
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The Bajaj Pulsar N160 S is cheaper than Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z by ₹52,504.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar N160 S vs Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z?
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. Whereas for the STD version, 349.13 cc Petrol engine of Pulsar NS400Z produces 40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 33.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm of torque

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