Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs TVS iQube S

Last Updated: September 26, 2026

Bajaj Pulsar N160 price starts at Rs. 1.20 Lakh, which is Rs. 45,333 cheaper than the base variant of TVS iQube S, priced at Rs. 1.66 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Pulsar N160 returns a claimed 47 kmpl, while the iQube S offers a claimed 175 km/charge. On the performance front, the Pulsar N160 uses a 164.82cc engine producing 16 PS @ 8750 rpm and the iQube S a 4.7Kwh battery. If you're deciding between the Pulsar N160 and iQube S, the Pulsar N160 is the better pick for affordability, while the iQube S stands out for a lighter kerb weight.

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Pulsar N160 vs iQube S Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Pulsar N160TVS iQube S
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.20 LakhRs. 1.66 Lakh
Mileage / Range 47 kmpl175 km/charge
Engine / Battery 164.82 cc4.7 Kwh
Max power / Motor 16 PS @ 8750 rpmNot Available
Kerb weight 151 Kg128.8 Kg

Pulsar N160 vs iQube S Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar N160 SD USD Single SeatTVS iQube S 4.7 kWh
Rating
446 reviews
12 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj TVS
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.20 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.66 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, 2 Valve, Air Cooled, FI Not Available
Max Power 16 PS @ 8750 rpm Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol Electric
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar N160 Colors
TVS iQube S Colors
Wheel Size Front :-17 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-304.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
Range Not Available 175 km/charge
ABS Single Channel Not Available
Starting Self Start Only Push Button Start
Speedometer Digital Digital
Running Cost Rs. 2.13/km Rs. 0.17/km
EMI
Rs. 3,598 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Not Available
Insurance Rs. 10,715 Pulsar N160 Insurance Rs. 7,470 iQube S Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
2 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
2
Not Available
Claimed Top Speed
113 kmph
82 km/Hr
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
Not Available
Wheel Torque
Not Available
140 Nm
Motor Torque
Not Available
33 Nm
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
Not Available
Motor Waterproofing Rating
Not Available
IP67
Dedicated Charger Compartment
Not Available
Yes
Engine Type
4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, 2 Valve, Air Cooled, FI
Not Available
Engine Displacement
164.82 cc
Not Available
Gear Box
5 Speed
Not Available
No. Of Batteries
Not Available
1
Max Power
16 PS @ 8750 rpm
Not Available
Max Torque
14.65 Nm @ 6750 rpm
Not Available
Continuous Power
Not Available
3 kW
Bore
58 mm
Not Available
Stroke
62.38 mm
Not Available
Number Of Cylinders
1
Not Available
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Hub Motor
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Not Available
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Compression Ratio
10.3 ± 0.3 :1
Not Available

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Drum
Drum
Front Caliper
2 Piston
Not Available
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
Not Available

Mileage (Overall)
47 kmpl
Not Available
0-100 Kmph (sec)
16.55s
Not Available
0-40 Kmph (sec)
Not Available
4.3s
Braking 60-0 km/h
18.64m
Not Available
Power to Weight Ratio
106 PS/tonne
Not Available
Acceleration 0-40 kmph (sec)
Not Available
4.3s
Scooter Speed
Not Available
high
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
Not Available

Suspension-Front
Telescopic Forks (37 mm)
Telescopic
Suspension-Rear
Nitrox Monoshock
Hydraulic Twin Tube Shock Absorber

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 :-90/90-12 Rear :-90/90-12
Wheel Size
Front :-17 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-304.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
795 mm
770 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.8 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
1989*743*1050 mm3
1805*645*1140 mm3
Wheelbase
1358 mm
1301 mm
Length
1989 mm
1805 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
157 mm
Height
1050 mm
1140 mm
Width
743 mm
645 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 L
Not Available
Kerb Weight
151 Kg
128.8 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
280 mm
220 mm
Rear Brake Size
130 mm
130 mm

Battery Type
Not Available
Li-ion
Motor Type
Not Available
BLDC
Motor Power
Not Available
4.4 kW
Claimed range
Not Available
175 km/charge
Charging network / Battery swapping network
Not Available
Yes
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
Regenerative braking
Not Available
Yes
Anti-theft alert
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Music control
Not Available
Yes
Range
Not Available
175 km/charge
Headlight
LED
LED
Charging at Home
Not Available
Yes
Battery Capacity
Not Available
4.7 Kwh
Projector head light
Yes
Not Available
Charging Time(0-80%)
Not Available
4 Hrs
Seat Opening Switch
Not Available
Yes

Frame Type
Tubular Frame
Tubular Structure
Digital Display Type
Monochrome LCD
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Rain,Road,Off-Road,Sport
Eco,Power
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
Brightness Control
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
OTA Updates
Not Available
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
BMS Controlled, Offboard Charger, Spike Protection, Portable Charger, Illuminating Logo, 800 x 480 Pixels Resolution, 100 Lux Brightness, Day/Night Mode, GMS Connectivity Via Server, Live Indicator Status, Pleasant Horn Tone, Parking Brake Lever, Incognito Mode, HMI Joystick
Voice Assist
Not Available
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Single Channel
Not Available
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Navigation Type
Turn-by-turn
Turn-by-turn
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Front Footpegs
Not Available
Forward-set
Fall Alert
Not Available
Yes
Body
Not Available
Fiber
Reverse Assist
Not Available
Yes
Telematics
Not Available
Yes
Battery Percentage
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Single Channel
Not Available
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Electric Scooters
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Internet Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Starting
Self Start Only
Push Button Start
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Analogue
Not Available
Gradeability
Not Available
10°
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Backrest
Not Available
Yes
Carry hook
Not Available
Yes
Underseat storage
Not Available
32 L
Geo Fencing
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Not Available
Key Shutter Lock
Not Available
Yes
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

1st Service
500-750 Kms /45 Days
4000kms/180 days
2nd Service
4500-5000 Kms /240 days
8000kms/365 days
3rd Service
4500-5000 Kms /240 days
12000kms/730 days
4th Service
Not Available
16000kms/1100 days

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 N160
  • Engine is very refined and tractable
  • Sporty and confidence-inspiring handling
  • Only bike with dual-channel ABS in the 160cc segment
TVS iQube S
  • Gets a TFT display with tons of features
  • Claimed range is quite good
  • Underseat storage capacity is excellent
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
TVS iQube S
  • Looks could have been better
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Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs TVS iQube S?
As per the users experiences Bajaj Pulsar N160 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, maintenance and features in your bike. But TVS iQube S is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort and safety.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs TVS iQube S?
The Bajaj Pulsar N160 is cheaper than TVS iQube S by ₹45,333.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs TVS iQube S?
As per the users experiences the Bajaj Pulsar N160 has better performance.

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