Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs TVS Raider

Last Updated: October 23, 2026

TVS Raider price starts at Rs. 86,960, which is Rs. 35,028 cheaper than the base variant of Bajaj Pulsar N160, priced at Rs. 1.22 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Pulsar N160 offers a claimed 47 kmpl, while the Raider delivers 67 kmpl. On the performance front, the Pulsar N160 uses a 164.82cc engine producing 16 PS @ 8750 rpm and the Raider a 124.8cc engine producing 11.38 PS @ 7500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Pulsar N160 and Raider, the Raider is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Pulsar N160 stands out for performance.

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Pulsar N160 vs Raider Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Pulsar N160TVS Raider
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.22 LakhRs. 86,960
Mileage 47 kmpl67 kmpl
Engine 164.82 cc124.8 cc
Max power 16 PS @ 8750 rpm11.38 PS @ 7500 rpm
Kerb weight 151 Kg124 Kg

Pulsar N160 vs Raider Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar N160 SD USD Single SeatTVS Raider Drum
Rating
449 reviews
781 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj TVS
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.22 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 86,960 Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, 2 Valve, Air Cooled, FI Air and Oil Cooled Single Cylinder, SI
Max Power 16 PS @ 8750 rpm 11.38 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar N160 Colors
TVS Raider Colors
Braking Type Not Available Synchronized Braking System
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 Not Available
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 3,646 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 2,505 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 10,741 Pulsar N160 Insurance Rs. 6,740 Raider Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
2 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
2
3
Claimed Top Speed
113 kmph
95 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
Air and Oil Cooled Single Cylinder, SI
Engine Displacement
164.82 cc
124.8 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
16 PS @ 8750 rpm
11.38 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
14.65 Nm @ 6750 rpm
11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore
58 mm
53.5 mm
Stroke
62.38 mm
55.5 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Electronic Control Unit
Compression Ratio
10.3 ± 0.3 :1
Not Available

Front Brake
Disc
Drum
Rear Brake
Drum
Drum
Front Caliper
2 Piston
Not Available
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
Not Available
Braking Type
Not Available
Synchronized Braking System

Mileage (Overall)
47 kmpl
67 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
16.55s
Not Available
Braking 60-0 km/h
18.64m
Not Available
Power to Weight Ratio
106 PS/tonne
Not Available
Average Speed
Not Available
Yes
City Mileage (Tested)
Not Available
71.94 kmpl
Highway Mileage (Tested)
Not Available
65.44 kmpl
Braking 80-0 km/h
33.91m
Not Available
Estimated Mileage
45-50 kmpl
50-55 kmpl
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
Telescopic Forks (37 mm)
Telescopic
Suspension-Rear
Nitrox Monoshock
Monoshock, 5 step adj, Gas charged

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 :-80/100 - 17, Rear :-100/90 - 17
Wheel Size
Front :-17 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Make
Not Available
Eurogrip
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
795 mm
780 mm
Load carrying capacity
Not Available
150 kg
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.8 L
Not Available
Engine Oil Capacity
Not Available
1 L
Engine Oil Grade
Not Available
TVS TRU4, 4T oil (10W30)
Length*Width*Height
1989*743*1050 mm3
2070*785*1028 mm3
Wheelbase
1358 mm
1326 mm
Length
1989 mm
2070 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
180 mm
Height
1050 mm
1028 mm
Width
743 mm
785 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 L
10 L
Kerb Weight
151 Kg
124 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
280 mm
130 mm
Rear Brake Size
130 mm
130 mm

Battery Type
Not Available
Lead Acid
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
Not Available
12V / 5AH
Projector head light
Yes
Not Available

Frame Type
Tubular Frame
Single Cradle Tubular Frame
Digital Display Type
Monochrome LCD
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Rain,Road,Off-Road,Sport
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
Intelligo
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Single Channel
Not Available
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Navigation Type
Turn-by-turn
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Physical Key
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
Front Footpegs
Not Available
Forward-set
Body
Not Available
Metal
ABS
Single Channel
Not Available
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Commuter Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Analogue
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Underseat storage
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air & Oil Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

1st Service
500-750 Kms /45 Days
750-1000 Kms/30-45 Days
2nd Service
4500-5000 Kms /240 days
5500-6000 Kms/180 Days
3rd Service
4500-5000 Kms /240 days
11500-12000 Kms / 365 Days
4th Service
Not Available
17500 ~ 18000 kms/548 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 Raider
  • Peppy Performance
  • Gets single-channel ABS
  • Comes with GTT (Glide Through Tech)
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 Raider
  • Rear disc brake is only available in top-end variants
  • Has a small fuel tank

Is TVS Raider Better Than Bajaj Pulsar N160?

58% users have chosen TVS Raider over Bajaj Pulsar N160 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 2228 users have also rated TVS Raider and Bajaj Pulsar N160 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Raider Pulsar N160
Mileage 4.4 4.3
Performance 4.4 4.5
Comfort 4.4 4.4
Maintenance 4.2 4.2
Safety 0.2 0.2
Features 4.3 4.4
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Bajaj Pulsar N160 Vs TVS Raider FAQs

Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs TVS Raider?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs TVS Raider?
The TVS Raider is cheaper than Bajaj Pulsar N160 by ₹35,028.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs TVS Raider?
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 Drum version, 124.8 cc Petrol engine of Raider produces 11.38 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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