BREAKING: Bajaj Pulsar N160 S & N160 SS Launched

Published August 7, 2026
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This is the most powerful 160cc Pulsar yet!

Bajaj has launched two new variants of the Pulsar N160 called the Pulsar N160 S and N160 SS. It is placed above the standard Pulsar N160 2V. Here's everything you need to know about it.

Prices

Variant	Price (ex-showroom, Delhi)
Pulsar N 160 (2V)	Rs 1,16,142 to Rs 1,28,496
Pulsar N 160 S	Rs 1,33,511
Pulsar N 160 SS	Rs 1,42,585

Design

The new bikes get the same N family design with a projector headlight along with LED DRLs. They get a golden-coloured inverted fork, a muscular fuel tank, split seats, and a sleek tail section with split grab handles. The bikes are available in three new colours: Atlantic Blue, Pearl Metallic White, and Brooklyn Black, with each colour giving the bike a unique personality.

Engine and Gearbox

Both variants are powered by a 165cc, 4-valve, single-cylinder engine making 18.5 PS and 14.4 Nm, paired with a 5-speed gearbox. Bajaj claims it's the quickest accelerating bike in the segment with a 0-60 kmph time of just 4.5 seconds.

Underpinnings

The bikes get a beefier 37 mm inverted fork compared to the 33 mm fork on the N160 2V, along with a monoshock. The bikes ride on 17-inch wheels and get disc brakes at both ends. The N160 S gets single-channel ABS, while the SS gets dual-channel ABS.

Features

The N160 S gets an LCD console with Bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation with call and SMS alerts, while the SS variant one-ups it with a 5-inch TFT console with full Google Maps integration and Wifi connectivity.

Both bikes come with a ride-by-wire system with 4 riding modes: Rain, Sport, Road, and Off Road. Both bikes also get crawl technology to prevent stalling in stop-and-go traffic. The SS variant additionally gets traction control and adjustable levers.