Bajaj Pulsar N160
The Bajaj Pulsar N160 is a Commuter bike available at a starting price of Rs. 1.14 Lakh. The bike is available in 4 variants with 8 colour options. The 164.8 cc engine of Pulsar N160 is mated with 5 gears, producing maximum power of 16 bhp @ 8750 rpm bhp @ 8750 rpm and a maximum...
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Latest Updates on Bajaj Pulsar N160
Bajaj Pulsar N160 Variant With Gold USD Fork, Single Seat Introduced
Bajaj Pulsar N160 Gains USD Fork; Priced At Rs 1.40 Lakh
Bajaj Pulsar N160 Single-Channel ABS Variant Discontinued In India
What's New?
Introduction
- The Bajaj Pulsar N160 is a streetfighter-styled commuter bike aimed at riders who seek style and a versatile performance.
- This bike positions itself as a sporty yet practical machine, resembling the N250 while offering recent updates.
- A highlight of the N160 is that it has sold over two crore units worldwide.
- Bajaj offers the Pulsar N160 in colour variants like Pearl Metallic White and Racing Red.
Bajaj Pulsar N160 – Features and Equipment
- The Pulsar N160 features an all-LED lighting setup comprising projector headlamp, DRLs, indicators, and a tail-lamp.
- It gets a Bluetooth-connected reverse monochrome digital console that displays all important information.
- Safety equipment on the bike includes dual-channel ABS with three ride modes, hazard lights, and an engine kill-switch.
- Furthermore, the Pulsar N160 boasts 17-inch alloy wheels shod with tubeless tyres.
Bajaj Pulsar N160 – Powertrain
- The motorcycle is powered by a 164.82cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine.
- This mill generates a power output of 15.78bhp and 14.65Nm of torque.
- Moreover, this air-oil-cooled engine comes mated to a five-speed manual transmission.
Key Highlights
Ex Showroom Price ₹ 1,24,101Onwards Class Commuter Bike Fuel Capacity 14 Liters Type of engine 2V, Air Cooled Headlight Type LED Projector Headlamp Instrument Cluster Analog Seat height 795 mm Weight 152 kg Colours pearl Metallic White, Brooklyn Black, Racing Red, Grey & Polar Sky Blue Similar Models TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, Hero Xtreme 160R 4V, Suzuki Gixxer, and Yamaha FZ-S Fi V4
Bajaj Pulsar N160 Price List (Variant Wise)
Bajaj Pulsar N160 Expert Review
- Expert Rating
7.1/10 - Design8Safety7Comfort7Performance8Significance7Value for Money6Fuel Consumption7
Spend a few kilometres with the Bajaj Pulsar N160, and you immediately understand who it’s built for. This is a streetfighter that doesn’t try to act like a calm commuter. It has edge, attitude, and just enough performance to keep you smiling on your daily ride. Through Pune traffic and quick highway bursts, it felt lively without becoming intimidating. As Preetam Bora says, “The new Pulsar N160 is quite light on its feet, it’s agile, it’s easy to handle in traffic.”
It doesn’t overpower you. It doesn’t overwhelm you. But it keeps you engaged. Not the most powerful. Not the most premium. But one of the most balanced 160 cc streetfighters today.
Expert Context
Preetam Bora brings over ten years of riding and reviewing experience to this test, with more than 300,000 km under his belt. As the head of two-wheeler content at car&bike for over nine years, he doesn’t just sample motorcycles — he pushes them in the real world, where traffic, heat and unpredictable roads tell the real story.
For this ride, we didn’t stick to a short city loop. We started in Pune City traffic, crawled through University Road congestion, opened the throttle on the Mumbai–Bengaluru highway, then headed toward the Pirangut twisties and tight Lavasa hairpins. That mix of chaos and curves shows us exactly how the bike behaves — not just how it looks on paper.
At the heart of the Bajaj Pulsar N160 sits a 164.82 cc air-cooled engine that produces 16 bhp and 14.65 Nm. On paper, those numbers look sensible. On the road, they feel lively enough to keep you entertained every single day. The perimeter-inspired chassis DNA gives it that familiar Pulsar sharpness, while the USD fork option on higher variants adds extra confidence at the front end. With the Bajaj Pulsar N160 facelift, we now get sharper LED lighting and dual-channel ABS, making it feel more modern without losing its streetfighter edge.
Here’s what defines it:
- 164.82 cc refined engine
- 16 bhp and 14.65 Nm output
- Perimeter-style chassis feel
- USD fork option
- Dual-channel ABS
- LED headlamp setup
As Preetam puts it, “The new engine is smooth, probably the smoothest in any entry-level Pulsar in a long time.” The Bajaj Pulsar N160 2025 continues to target young riders who want performance without stretching their budget.
Still the sharpest Pulsar for sporty everyday riding.
Read: Bajaj Pulsar N160 Review
Variants
The Bajaj Pulsar N160 keeps things simple when it comes to variants. You’re not choosing between different engine tunes or power outputs. The core mechanical package stays exactly the same. What changes is the hardware, features and visual drama. So your decision really comes down to how sporty and tech-loaded you want your motorcycle to feel.
Bajaj Pulsar N160 base model
The base model comes with a comfortable single seat, telescopic front fork and single-channel ABS. It keeps things straightforward and affordable, while still delivering the same 164.82 cc engine performance. You don’t lose power — only premium hardware touches.
Bajaj Pulsar N160 top model
The top model raises the appeal with gold USD forks, dual-channel ABS, a Bluetooth-enabled console and a split seat setup. The engine remains unchanged, but the ride feel and styling get sharper.
The price band remains tight, which makes upgrading within the range feel justified rather than expensive.
Pros
- Strong mid-range torque
- Agile handling
- Dual-channel ABS option
- Aggressive styling
- Value pricing
Cons
- Mild high-rpm buzz
- No full TFT display
- Slightly heavy
- Conservative power output
Verdict
After spending real time with it, the Bajaj Pulsar N160 proves it understands young riders. It’s not trying to be a full-blown race machine, and it’s not pretending to be a relaxed commuter either. Instead, it strikes a balance between sporty intent and daily usability. What stands out in this Bajaj Pulsar N160 expert review is how approachable the motorcycle feels while still remaining engaging to ride. Push it through corners, rev it out on open roads, and it responds with confidence. As Preetam puts it, “It ticks all the right boxes as a very good premium commuter motorcycle.”
This is not a motorcycle you buy for convenience. You buy it because you love to ride.
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Pulsar N160 Colour Options
Bajaj Pulsar N160 is available in 8 different colors namely Polar Sky Blue, Grey, Pearl Metallic White - split seat, Pearl Metallic White - Single seat, Racing Red - single seat, GLOSSY Racing Red - split seat, Brooklyn Black - split seat & Brooklyn Black - single seat.
Bajaj Pulsar N160 Image Gallery
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Bajaj Pulsar N160 Mileage
| Mileage | 51.00 KM/L |
| Mileage Highlights | 38% Better mileage than other Commuter |
Quick Compare With Bajaj Pulsar N160 Competitors
 Bajaj Pulsar N160 1.14 - 1.27 Lakh |  Keeway SR125 1.16 Lakh |  TVS Apache RTR 160 4V 1.16 - 1.37 Lakh |  Kawasaki W175 1.19 - 1.32 Lakh |  Yamaha FZ Rave 1.2 Lakh |  Yamaha FZ-S Fi Ver 4.0 DLX 1.2 Lakh |
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Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 1.14 - 1.27 Lakh | ₹ 1.16 Lakh | ₹ 1.16 - 1.37 Lakh | ₹ 1.19 - 1.32 Lakh | ₹ 1.2 Lakh | ₹ 1.2 Lakh |
C&B Expert Rating 7.1 | - | 8.4 | - | - | - |
Engine CC 164.8 CC | 125.0 CC | 159.7 CC | 177.0 CC | 149.0 CC | 149.0 CC |
Gears 5 Gears | 5 Gears | 5 Gears | 5 Gears | 5 Gears | 5 Gears |
Mileage 51 KM/L | 50.00 Km/L | 30.00 Km/L | 45.00 Km/L | 56.00 Km/L | 50.00 Km/L |
Max Torque 14.65 Nm @ 6750 rpm bhp | 8.20 | 14.80 | 13.20 | 13.3 Nm @ 5500 rpm | 13.3 Nm @ 5500 rpm |
Max Power 16 bhp @ 8750 rpm Nm | 9.83 bhp | 17.31 bhp @ 9250 rpm bhp | 12.90 bhp | 12.2 bhp @ 7250 rpm bhp | 12.2 bhp @ 7250 rpm bhp |
Brakes Disc/Disc | Single Disc (Front) / Single Disc (Rear) | Disc (Front) / Drum (Rear) | Disc (Front) / Drum (Rear) | Disc (Front) / Disc (Rear) | Disc (Front) / Disc (Rear) |
Fuel Tank Capacity 14.0 L | 14.5 L | 12.0 L | 12.0 L | 13.0 L | 13.0 L |
Colour Count 8 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
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Bajaj Pulsar N160 Latest News & Reviews
Carandbike Team | Dec 5, 2025Bajaj Pulsar N160 Variant With Gold USD Fork, Single Seat IntroducedThe new variant of the Pulsar N160 is priced at Rs. 1.24 lakh and aimed at offering more comfort and practicality with the single-piece seat.2 mins read
car&bike Team | Jun 14, 2024Bajaj Pulsar N160 Gains USD Fork; Priced At Rs 1.40 LakhAdditionally, Bajaj has also updated the Pulsar 125, 150 and 220F with new graphics and a digital instrument cluster1 min read
car&bike Team | Nov 30, 2023Bajaj Pulsar N160 Single-Channel ABS Variant Discontinued In IndiaLaunched last year with single-channel and dual-channel ABS options, the motorcycle will now be offered only in the latter variant, priced at Rs. 1.31 lakh2 mins read
Preetam Bora | Sep 26, 2024Bajaj Pulsar N160 ReviewThe new Bajaj Pulsar N160 offers segment-first dual-channel ABS. But does it have the goods to take the fight to the best in the segment?5 mins read
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