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Pulsar N160 Specifications
₹ 1,16,501ex-showroom · last updated 2026
- Engine
- 164.82cc
- Power
- 15.68bhp
- Mileage
- 51.6kmpl
- Weight
- 148kg
01 / Spec Sheet
Bajaj Pulsar N160 Complete Specifications
The Bajaj Pulsar N160 is powered by a 164.82cc single-cylinder, air-cooled, BS6 Phase 2 engine. It produces 15.68 bhp (16 PS) at 8750 rpm and 14.65 Nm of peak torque, paired with a 5-speed gearbox. The ARAI-certified fuel efficiency figure is 51.6 kmpl; real-world riders report 42-46 kmpl in city conditions and up to 50 kmpl on the highway.
Engine & Drivetrain
- Displacement: 164.82cc
- Max Power: 15.68 bhp (16 PS) @ 8750 rpm
- Max Torque: 14.65 Nm
- Gearbox: 5-speed
- Fuel System: Fuel injection (FI)
- Emission: BS6 Phase 2 compliant
Dimensions & Weight
- Kerb Weight: 148 kg
- Fuel Tank: 14 litres
- Front Suspension: Telescopic forks (standard) / 33mm USD forks (top variants)
- Rear Suspension: Monoshock
Braking System
- Front: 300mm disc
- Rear: 230mm disc
- ABS: Single-channel (base variants), Dual-channel with Road/Rain/Off-road modes (USD fork variants)
Features by Variant
- Digital instrument cluster on all variants
- Bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation: USD fork variants only
- LED headlamp, LED tail lamp: All variants
- Side-stand engine cut-off: Yes
Compared to the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V (17.55 PS, 14.73 Nm), the N160 gives up peak power but leads on braking tech - the Apache does not offer dual-channel ABS at any price point. Against the Hero Xtreme 160R 4V (15 PS, 14 Nm), the N160 wins on design and braking confidence.
| Brakes & Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Braking System | Single Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brake | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | Front - 25 psi, Rear - 32 psi |
| Tyre Pressure (Rider Only) | Front - 25 psi, Rear - 28 psi |
| Tyre Size | Front - 100/80 - R17, Rear - 130/70 - R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless |
| Wheel Size | Front - 17 inch, Rear - 17 inch |
| Wheel Type | Alloy |
| Dimensions | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 litres |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 148 kg |
| Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) | 1989 mm x 743 mm x 1050 mm |
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | 2.8 litres |
| Seat Height | 795 mm |
| Seat Length | — |
| Wheelbase | 1358 mm |
| Power & Performance | |
| Battery | 12 V 4 Ah VRLA |
| Bore x Stroke | 58 mm x 62.38 mm |
| Clutch | Wet Multiplate |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 ± 0.3 :1 |
| Displacement | 164.82 cc |
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 |
| Engine Type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 4 Up |
| Max Power | 15.68 bhp @ 8750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 14.65 Nm @ 6750 rpm |
| Mileage - ARAI | 51.6 kmpl |
| Mileage - Owner Reported | 46 kmpl |
| Riding Modes | No |
| Riding Range | 722 km |
| Spark Plugs | 2 Per Cylinder |
| Top Speed | 120 kmph |
| Transmission | 5 Speed Manual |
| Transmission Type | Chain Drive |
| Suspensions & Chassis | |
| Chassis Type | Tubular Frame |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic, 37 mm |
| Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | No |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock with Nitrox |
| Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes |
| Warranty and Services | |
| 1st Service | 500-750 km or 30-45 days |
| 2nd Service | 4500-5000 km or 240 days |
| 3rd Service | 9500-10000 km or 360 days |
| 4th Service | — |
| 5th Service | — |
| No. of Free Services | 3 |
| Vehicle Warranty | 75,000 km or 5 years |
The N160's spec sheet is strongest where it matters most to everyday riders: braking safety, fuel efficiency, and refined power delivery. It trails segment leader TVS Apache RTR 160 4V on outright power, but for buyers who spend more time in traffic than on racetracks, the N160's dual-channel ABS at Rs 1,19,289 is hard to argue against. The USD fork variants add suspension quality and connectivity that push the bike into near-premium territory for its segment.