Latest Update
The Bajaj NS160 has received a significant amount of updates and now features three selectable ABS modes-Rain, Road, and Off-Road for versatility and safety during the varying conditions of the ride.
Price
The Bajaj NS160 has been priced at INR 1,47,206 (ex-showroom, Delhi), with some sources listing the latest ex-showroom price as INR 1,46,701.
Features
The features within the Bajaj NS160 include a fully digital & negatively lit LCD instrument cluster, Bluetooth connectivity for smartphone integration offering call and SMS alerts, phone battery and signal status, turn-by-turn navigation, a gear position indicator, real-time mileage, a distance-to-empty display, an all-new LED headlight with lightning-bolt-shaped LED DRLs, and three ABS modes (Rain, Road, Off-Road).
Variants
The Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is offered in a single variant, the NS160 STD, but is available in multiple colour options, including Brooklyn Black, Pearl Metallic White, and Racing Red.
Engine & Performance
The Pulsar NS160 is powered by a 160.3 cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled, fuel-injected engine which generates a power output of 17.2 PS (approximately 17 bhp) at 9,000 rpm and 14.6 Nm of torque at 7,250 rpm. The engine is paired with a 5-speed gearbox and is compliant with the latest emission norms (likely OBD-2B).
Suspension & Brakes
The Bajaj NS160’s braking is handled by a 300mm front disc and a 230mm rear disc, both equipped with dual-channel ABS as standard. Inverted (USD) front forks and a nitrox monoshock are featured at the rear for superior handling and ride comfort. 17-inch alloy wheels with 100-section front and 130-section rear tubeless tyres give optimal grip and versatility.
Mileage
The Bajaj Pulsar NS160 offers a claimed overall mileage of around 40.36 kmpl, with some sources citing an ARAI-tested figure of up to 52.2 kmpl.
Dimensions & Weight
- Kerb weight: 152 kg
- Fuel tank capacity: 12 litres
- Seat height: 805 mm
- Ground clearance: 170 mm
Rivals
The Bajaj Pulsar NS160 competes directly with other popular 160cc motorcycles in India, such as the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V and Yamaha FZ-S FI.
