Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Bajaj Pulsar N160 S

Last Updated: August 8, 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. 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 a lighter kerb weight, 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 59.11 kmplNot Available
Engine 164.82 cc164.82 cc
Max power 16 PS @ 8750 rpm18.5 PS @ 9500 rpm
Kerb weight 147 Kg151 Kg

Pulsar N160 vs Pulsar N160 S Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar N160 Single Channel Single SeatBajaj Pulsar N160 S STD
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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 :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual 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
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Spark Plugs
2 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
2
4
Claimed Top Speed
120 kmph
Not Available
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
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
2 Piston
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
59.11 kmpl
Not Available
0-100 Kmph (sec)
16.55s
16.55s
Braking 60-0 km/h
18.64m
18.64m
Power to Weight Ratio
Not Available
122.5 PS/tonne
City Mileage (Tested)
59.11 kmpl
Not Available
Highway Mileage (Tested)
44.38 kmpl
Not Available
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 :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
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
147 Kg
151 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
300 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
230 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
LCD Connectivity
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
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Not Available
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
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Single Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Navigation Type
Not Available
Turn-by-turn
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Single Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Yes
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Analogue
Analogue
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Yes
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
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 Single Channel 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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