Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Yamaha MT 15 Version 2.0

Last Updated: October 28, 2026

Bajaj Pulsar N160 price starts at Rs. 1.18 Lakh, which is Rs. 48,595 cheaper than the base variant of Yamaha MT 15 Version 2.0, priced at Rs. 1.66 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Pulsar N160 offers a claimed 47 kmpl, while the MT 15 Version 2.0 delivers 56.87 kmpl. On the performance front, the Pulsar N160 uses a 164.82cc engine producing 16 PS @ 8750 rpm and the MT 15 Version 2.0 a 155cc engine producing 18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm. If you're deciding between the Pulsar N160 and MT 15 Version 2.0, the MT 15 Version 2.0 is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the Pulsar N160 stands out for affordability.

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Pulsar N160 vs MT 15 Version 2.0 Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Pulsar N160Yamaha MT 15 Version 2.0
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.18 LakhRs. 1.66 Lakh
Mileage 47 kmpl56.87 kmpl
Engine 164.82 cc155 cc
Max power 16 PS @ 8750 rpm18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm
Kerb weight 151 Kg141 Kg

Pulsar N160 vs MT 15 Version 2.0 Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar N160 SD USD Single SeatYamaha MT 15 Version 2.0 Metallic Black
Rating
450 reviews
1693 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj Yamaha
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.18 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 Liquid Cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Max Power 16 PS @ 8750 rpm 18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar N160 Colors
Yamaha MT 15 Version 2.0 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-17 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch Front :-431.8 mm Rear :-431.8 mm inch
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Single Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 3,521 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 4,794 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 10,671 Pulsar N160 Insurance Rs. 11,488 MT 15 Version 2.0 Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
2 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
2
4
Claimed Top Speed
113 kmph
122 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
Liquid Cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Engine Displacement
164.82 cc
155 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
16 PS @ 8750 rpm
18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque
14.65 Nm @ 6750 rpm
14.1 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Bore
58 mm
58.0 mm
Stroke
62.38 mm
58.7 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
11.6 : 1

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

Mileage (Overall)
47 kmpl
56.87 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
16.55s
14.28s
Braking 60-0 km/h
18.64m
19.79m
Power to Weight Ratio
106 PS/tonne
Not Available
City Mileage (Tested)
Not Available
56.87 kmpl
Highway Mileage (Tested)
Not Available
47.94 kmpl
Braking 80-0 km/h
33.91m
35.05m
Braking 100-0 km/h
Not Available
58.20m
Estimated Mileage
45-50 kmpl
45-50 kmpl
Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)
16.55s
5.85s
Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)
8.14s
7.54s
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Telescopic Forks (37 mm)
Telescopic Upside Down Front Fork, Dia. 37 mm
Suspension-Rear
Nitrox Monoshock
Linked Type Monocross Suspension

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
25 psi
32 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
25 psi
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28 psi
36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
39 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-100/80-17 Rear :-130/70-17
Front :-100/80-17 Rear :-140/70R-17
Wheel Size
Front :-17 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Front :-431.8 mm Rear :-431.8 mm inch
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
795 mm
810 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.8 L
1.6 L
Length*Width*Height
1989*743*1050 mm3
2015*800*1070 mm3
Wheelbase
1358 mm
1325 mm
Length
1989 mm
2015 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
170 mm
Height
1050 mm
1070 mm
Width
743 mm
800 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 L
10 L
Kerb Weight
151 Kg
141 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
280 mm
282 mm
Rear Brake Size
130 mm
220 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
Not Available
12V / 4AH
Projector head light
Yes
Yes
Pilot Lamps
Not Available
Yes

Frame Type
Tubular Frame
Deltabox
Digital Display Type
Monochrome LCD
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Rain,Road,Off-Road,Sport
Not Available
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
Brightness Control
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
Variable Valve Actuation (VVA)
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Navigation Type
Turn-by-turn
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
ABS
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Yes
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

1st Service
500-750 Kms /45 Days
1000 Kms / 1 Month
2nd Service
4500-5000 Kms /240 days
5000 Kms / 5 Months
3rd Service
4500-5000 Kms /240 days
9000 Kms / 9 Months
4th Service
Not Available
13000 Kms

Vehicle Warranty
5 Years or 75,000 Km
2 Years or 30,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
5
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
75000
30000

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
Yamaha MT 15 Version 2.0
  • A refined engine
  • Sporty handling, and nimble
  • Looks aggressive
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
Yamaha MT 15 Version 2.0
  • Lacks bottom end grunt
  • Stiff suspension
  • Pillion seat is not comfortable

Is Bajaj Pulsar N160 Better Than Yamaha MT 15 Version 2.0?

72% users have chosen Bajaj Pulsar N160 over Yamaha MT 15 Version 2.0 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 3591 users have also rated Bajaj Pulsar N160 and Yamaha MT 15 Version 2.0 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Yamaha MT 15 Version 2.0 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and features. On the basis of comfort, maintenance and safety 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 Pulsar N160 MT 15 Version 2.0
Mileage 4.3 4.6
Performance 4.5 4.7
Comfort 4.4 4.5
Maintenance 4.2 4.3
Safety 0.2 0.1
Features 4.4 4.7
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Recently Asked User Questions

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Bajaj Pulsar N160 Vs Yamaha MT 15 Version 2.0 FAQs

Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Yamaha MT 15 Version 2.0?
Yamaha MT 15 Version 2.0 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and features. On the basis of comfort, maintenance and safety user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Yamaha MT 15 Version 2.0?
The Bajaj Pulsar N160 is cheaper than Yamaha MT 15 Version 2.0 by ₹48,595.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Yamaha MT 15 Version 2.0?
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 Metallic Black version, 155 cc Petrol engine of MT 15 Version 2.0 produces 18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm of power and 14.1 Nm @ 7500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Yamaha MT 15 Version 2.0 has better performance.

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