Pulsar N160 Variants & Prices

Bajaj offers the Pulsar N160 in five variants, split across two suspension tiers and two ABS tiers. Here's a complete breakdown:

Variant 1 - Single Channel ABS, Single Seat: Rs 1,16,501 The entry point. Single-channel ABS (front wheel only), single-piece seat, telescopic front forks, digital console. Missing: Bluetooth, dual-channel ABS. Best for: budget-conscious buyers who want the N160 look and motor without premium features.

Variant 2 - Single Channel ABS, Dual Seat: Rs 1,18,968 Same as Variant 1 but with a split-seat setup for pillion comfort. Adds Rs 2,467 for a more practical daily commuter configuration.

Variant 3 - Dual Channel ABS, Dual Seat: Rs 1,19,289 The sweet spot of the range. Adds dual-channel ABS over Variant 2 for just Rs 321 more - making it the obvious choice over Variant 2. Dual-channel ABS independently modulates front and rear braking, significantly improving stability during emergency stops on wet roads.

Variant 4 - USD Fork, Dual Channel ABS, Dual Seat: Rs 1,24,045 Upgrades to 33mm gold upside-down forks, adds Bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, and the 3-mode ABS (Road, Rain, Off-road). The handling improvement from USD forks is noticeable, especially on broken urban roads.

Variant 5 - USD Fork, Dual Channel ABS, Single Seat: Rs 1,28,994 (New - Dec 2025) Same hardware as Variant 4 but with a sportier single-seat configuration and LED indicators borrowed from the N250. Aimed at solo riders who prioritise the raciest look and the most advanced tech in the lineup.

Which Variant Should You Buy? For most buyers, Variant 3 (Dual Channel ABS, Dual Seat at Rs 1,19,289) is the answer. You get the critical safety upgrade of dual-channel ABS for just Rs 321 over the single-channel dual-seat variant. If you ride on pothole-heavy roads or want connectivity, Variant 4 at Rs 1,24,045 is worth the stretch.