Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Bajaj Pulsar N160 S

Last Updated: September 5, 2026

Bajaj Pulsar N160 price starts at Rs. 1.16 Lakh, which is Rs. 17,369 cheaper than the base variant of Bajaj Pulsar N160 S, priced at Rs. 1.34 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Pulsar N160 offers a claimed 47 kmpl, while the Pulsar N160 S delivers 44 kmpl. On the performance front, the Pulsar N160 uses a 164.82cc engine producing 16 PS @ 8750 rpm and the Pulsar N160 S a 164.82cc engine producing 18.5 PS @ 9500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Pulsar N160 and Pulsar N160 S, the Pulsar N160 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Pulsar N160 S stands out for performance.

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Pulsar N160 vs Pulsar N160 S Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Pulsar N160Bajaj Pulsar N160 S
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.16 LakhRs. 1.34 Lakh
Mileage 47 kmpl44 kmpl
Engine 164.82 cc164.82 cc
Max power 16 PS @ 8750 rpm18.5 PS @ 9500 rpm
Kerb weight 151 Kg151 Kg

Pulsar N160 vs Pulsar N160 S Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar N160 SD USD Single SeatBajaj Pulsar N160 S STD
Rating
445 reviews
1 review
Brand Name Bajaj Bajaj
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.16 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.34 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, 2 Valve, Air Cooled, FI 4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, 4 Valve, Oil-Cooled, FI
Max Power 16 PS @ 8750 rpm 18.5 PS @ 9500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar N160 Colors
Bajaj Pulsar N160 S Colors
Wheel Size Front :-17 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch 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. 3,471 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 3,990 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 12,287 Pulsar N160 Insurance Rs. 10,935 Pulsar N160 S Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
2 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
2
4
Claimed Top Speed
113 kmph
114 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, 2 Valve, Air Cooled, FI
4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, 4 Valve, Oil-Cooled, FI
Engine Displacement
164.82 cc
164.82 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
16 PS @ 8750 rpm
18.5 PS @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque
14.65 Nm @ 6750 rpm
14.4 Nm @ 8000 rpm
Bore
58 mm
63.5 mm
Stroke
62.38 mm
52 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
10.3 ± 0.3 :1
Not Available

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Drum
Disc
Front Caliper
2 Piston
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
47 kmpl
44 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
16.55s
16.55s
Braking 60-0 km/h
18.64m
18.64m
Power to Weight Ratio
106 PS/tonne
122.5 PS/tonne
Braking 80-0 km/h
33.91m
33.91m
Estimated Mileage
45-50 kmpl
45-50 kmpl
Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)
16.55s
16.55s
Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)
8.14s
8.14s
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Telescopic Forks (37 mm)
Upside Down Forks (37 mm)
Suspension-Rear
Nitrox Monoshock
Monoshock

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

Seat height
795 mm
795 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.8 L
2.8 L
Length*Width*Height
1989*743*1050 mm3
1989*743*1050 mm3
Wheelbase
1358 mm
1348 mm
Length
1989 mm
1989 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
165 mm
Height
1050 mm
1050 mm
Width
743 mm
743 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 L
14 L
Kerb Weight
151 Kg
151 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
280 mm
280 mm
Rear Brake Size
130 mm
230 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Projector head light
Yes
Yes

Frame Type
Tubular Frame
Tubular Single Welded
Digital Display Type
Monochrome LCD
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
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
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Rain,Road,Off-Road,Sport
Rain,Road,Off-Road,Sport
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
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
ABS
Single Channel
Single Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Yes
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Oil Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

1st Service
500-750 Km / 30-45 Days
Not Available
2nd Service
4500-5000 Km / 8 Months
Not Available
3rd Service
9500-10000 Km / 1 Year
Not Available

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
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Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Bajaj Pulsar N160 S?
The Bajaj Pulsar N160 is cheaper than Bajaj Pulsar N160 S by ₹17,369.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Bajaj Pulsar N160 S?
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. 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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