Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Ducati Monster

Last Updated: August 10, 2026

Bajaj Pulsar N160 price starts at Rs. 1.16 Lakh, which is Rs. 11.84 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Ducati Monster, priced at Rs. 13.00 Lakh. On the performance front, the Pulsar N160 uses a 164.82cc engine producing 16 PS @ 8750 rpm and the Monster a 890cc engine producing 110.68 PS @ 9000 rpm. If you're deciding between the Pulsar N160 and Monster, the Pulsar N160 is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the Monster stands out for performance.

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Pulsar N160 vs Monster Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Pulsar N160Ducati Monster
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.16 LakhRs. 13.00 Lakh
Mileage 59.11 kmplNot Available
Engine 164.82 cc890 cc
Max power 16 PS @ 8750 rpm110.68 PS @ 9000 rpm
Kerb weight 147 Kg175 Kg

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Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar N160 Single Channel Single SeatDucati Monster Red
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Brand Name Bajaj Ducati
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.16 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 13.00 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, 2 Valve, Air Cooled, FI V2, 4 valves per cylinder, intake variable valves timing system, liquid cooled
Max Power 16 PS @ 8750 rpm 110.68 PS @ 9000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar N160 Colors
Ducati Monster 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 Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 3,471 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 35,594 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 12,287 Pulsar N160 Insurance Monster Insurance
Brochure
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N/A

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
Not Available
Engine Type
4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, 2 Valve, Air Cooled, FI
V2, 4 valves per cylinder, intake variable valves timing system, liquid cooled
Engine Displacement
164.82 cc
890 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
16 PS @ 8750 rpm
110.68 PS @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque
14.65 Nm @ 6750 rpm
91.1 Nm @ 7250 rpm
Bore
58 mm
96 mm
Stroke
62.38 mm
61.5 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
10.3 ± 0.3 :1
13.1:1

Front Brake
Disc
Double Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
2 Piston
4 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
2 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
59.11 kmpl
Not Available
0-100 Kmph (sec)
16.55s
Not Available
Braking 60-0 km/h
18.64m
Not Available
City Mileage (Tested)
59.11 kmpl
Not Available
Highway Mileage (Tested)
44.38 kmpl
Not Available
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

Rear Suspension Preload Adjustment
Not Available
Yes
Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
Not Available
145 mm
Suspension-Front
Telescopic Forks (37 mm)
Upside-down Showa 43 mm fork
Suspension-Rear
Nitrox Monoshock
Showa monoshock

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 :-120/70-18 Rear :-180/55-17
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

Dry Weight
Not Available
175 kg
Seat height
795 mm
815 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.8 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
1989*743*1050 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1358 mm
1492 mm
Length
1989 mm
Not Available
Ground Clearance
165 mm
Not Available
Height
1050 mm
Not Available
Width
743 mm
Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 L
14 L
Kerb Weight
147 Kg
175 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
300 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
230 mm
245 mm

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

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
Tubular Frame
Monocoque Aluminium
Digital Display Type
LCD Connectivity
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Not Available
Sport,Road,Urban,Wet
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Not Available
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Navigation Type
Not Available
Turn-by-turn
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Not Available
Cornering ABS
Not Available
Yes
Wheelie Control
Not Available
Yes
Engine Brake Control
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Super Bikes, Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Quick Shifter
Not Available
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
2 Years
Standard Warranty (Years)
5
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
75000
Not Available

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 Ducati Monster?
The Bajaj Pulsar N160 is cheaper than Ducati Monster by ₹11.84 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Ducati Monster?
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 Red version, 890 cc Petrol engine of Monster produces 110.68 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 91.1 Nm @ 7250 rpm of torque

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