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Pulsar N160 On Road Price in Chennai
₹ 1,16,501ex-showroom · last updated 2026
- Engine
- 164.82cc
- Power
- 15.68bhp
- Mileage
- 51.6kmpl
- Weight
- 148kg
03 / On-Road Price
Bajaj Pulsar N160 On-Road Price in Chennai: Full Breakdown (2026)
The on-road price of Bajaj Pulsar N160 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu is ₹1,40,006. This is the amount you'll actually pay at the dealership - it's higher than the ex-showroom figure you see advertised because it includes mandatory government and insurance charges.
Here's exactly how that ₹1,40,006 breaks down:
Ex-Showroom Price: ₹1,16,501 This is the base price of the Bajaj Pulsar N160 in Chennai, set by Bajaj and consistent across authorised dealers in Tamil Nadu. It includes the cost of the motorcycle, GST, and dealer margin.
Road Tax (RTO): ₹9,320 Road tax in Tamil Nadu is charged at 8% of the ex-showroom price. This is a one-time payment made to the Regional Transport Office when you register the bike. RTO rates vary by state - Tamil Nadu riders pay 8%, which explains why on-road prices for the same bike differ across cities.
Insurance: ₹10,685 All new bikes in India require mandatory third-party (TP) insurance of ₹7,365 plus own-damage (OD) cover of ₹3,320 for the first year. TP insurance is government-regulated and fixed; OD premiums vary slightly by insurer.
Other Charges: ₹3,500 This covers dealer handling and logistics charges - typically a fixed Rs 3,500 for most bikes in the segment.
Total On-Road Price: ₹1,40,006
This is for the base Pulsar N160 variant. Higher variants (Dual Channel USD at Rs 1,24,045 and the top-spec at Rs 1,28,994) will have proportionally higher on-road prices in Chennai due to the larger ex-showroom base. The RTO percentage of 8% and insurance rates remain the same across all variants.
If you're financing the purchase, factor in EMI on the on-road price: with a 20% down payment and a 36-month loan at 9-10% interest, the monthly EMI for the base variant works out to approximately Rs 3,200-3,500.
On-Road Price in Chennai
Tamil Nadu — based on base variant (ex-showroom)
| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹1,16,501 |
| Road Tax (8%) | ₹9,320 |
| InsuranceThird Party (5yr): ₹7,365 | Own Damage (1yr): ₹3,320 | ₹10,685 |
| Other ChargesHandling, smart card, number plate | ₹3,500 |
| On-Road Price | ₹1,40,006 |
Tamil Nadu levies 8% road tax on two-wheelers, applied to the ex-showroom price. The state has one of the more competitive road tax rates in South India. Registration is handled at the local RTO, and prices are consistent across Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, and other cities.
| Variant | Ex-Showroom | On-Road (Chennai) |
|---|---|---|
| Pulsar N160 Single Channel - Single Seat | ₹ 1,16,501 | ₹1,40,006 |
| Pulsar N160 Dual Channel - Split Seat | ₹ 1,18,968 | ₹1,42,741 |
| Pulsar N160 Dual Channel - Single Seat | ₹ 1,19,289 | ₹1,43,097 |
| Pulsar N160 Dual Channel - Single Seat - USD | ₹ 1,24,045 | ₹1,48,369 |
| Pulsar N160 Dual Channel - Split Seat - USD | ₹ 1,28,994 | ₹1,53,855 |
* On-road prices are indicative. Includes road tax at 8%, 5-year third-party insurance, 1-year own-damage insurance, and other charges. Actual prices may vary by dealer.
When buying the Bajaj Pulsar N160 in Chennai, ask your dealer about any ongoing exchange offers, loyalty bonuses, or corporate discounts - these can reduce the effective cost by Rs 2,000-5,000. For insurance, compare quotes from third-party providers (Bajaj Allianz, HDFC Ergo, ICICI Lombard) before accepting the dealer's default policy - you can often save Rs 500-1,500 on OD premium while keeping the same TP coverage. The ₹1,40,006 figure applies to the base Single Channel Single Seat variant registered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu; for other variants and the most current pricing, visit your nearest Bajaj authorised showroom or check bajajauto.com.