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Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS 400Z

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Bajaj Pulsar NS 400Z? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Pulsar NS160 and Pulsar NS 400Z. Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Price starts at Rs.1.47 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Twin Disc and Bajaj Pulsar NS 400Z Price starts at Rs.1.85 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is 1 cylinder, 160 cc Engine can generate 17.03 bhp @ 9000 rpm power whereas Bajaj Pulsar NS 400Z is a 1 cylinder, 373 cc Engine can generate 39.4 bhp @ 8800 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Pulsar NS160 provides a mileage of 52.2 kmpl (base model), and Pulsar NS 400Z has a mileage of 28.5 kmpl (base model). Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is available in 2 colours & 1 variants whereas Bajaj Pulsar NS 400Z is available in 4 colours & 1 variants.

Pulsar NS160 vs Pulsar NS 400Z

Key HighlightsBajaj Pulsar NS160Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
PriceRs.1.47 LakhRs.1.85 Lakh
Engine Capacity160.3 cc373 cc
Power17.03 bhp @ 9000 rpm39.4 bhp @ 8800 rpm
Mileage/Range52.2 kmpl28.5 kmpl
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Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Twin Disc bike
Bajaj Pulsar NS160
Twin Disc
Rs. 1.47 Lakh
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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z STD bike
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
STD
Rs. 1.85 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    1.65 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    2.08 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.2
    4.5
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12 Litres
    12 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    160.3 cc
    373 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    Front Disc Size
    300
    320
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    25
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    25
    -
    Front Wheel Size
    17
    17
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    32
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    28
    -
    Rear Wheel Size
    17
    17
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic with Anti-friction Bush
    4mUpside-DowForks
    Rear Suspension
    Nitrox mono shock absorber with Canister
    MoNoshock Absorbers
    Front Tyre Size
    100/80 - 17
    110/70 - 17

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    check
    Touch Screen Display
    Fuel level guage
    check
    check
    Gear Indicator
    check
    check
    Tachometer
    Analogue
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    check
    LED headlight
    check
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    5 Years or 75000 km
    -

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Perimeter Frame
    -

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 4 Up
    1 Down 5 Up
    Ignition
    CDI
    CDI
    Spark Plugs
    2 Per Cylinder
    3 Per Cylinder
    Engine Capacity
    160.3 cc
    373 cc
    Engine Type
    4 Stroke and SOHC 4 Valve and Oil Cooled and Twin Spark BSVI DTS-i FI engine
    Liquid Cooled& 4V& DOHC with DLC coated finger followers
    No. of Cylinders
    1
    1
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    1.26 kwh
    -
    Battery Type
    DC MF
    -
    Top Speed
    120 kmph
    154 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    58 mm x 60.7 mm
    -
    Charging Socket
    check
    Cooling type
    Oil Cooled
    Liquid Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    -
    Call/SMS Alerts
    check
    Front Storage Box
    Geo Fencing
    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    -
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    -
    Pillion Backrest
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Riding Modes
    4
    Service Reminder Indicator
    check
    -
    Under Seat Storage
    -
    GPS & Navigation
    check
    Console Type
    Semi-Digital
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    check
    check
    Engine Kill Switch
    check
    check

    Safety

    AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
    check
    check
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    check
    check
    Hazard Warning Switch
    check
    Radial Tyres
    check
    Side Stand Alarm
    check
    -
    Pass Light
    check
    check
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    check
    Turn Signal
    Halogen Bulb
    LED
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Brake Assist
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Power Modes
    4
    Slipper Clutch
    Wet Multiplate
    Assist And Slipper Clutch
    Traction Control System
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    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2017 mm
    -
    Width
    804 mm
    -
    Height
    1060 mm
    -
    Wheelbase
    1372 mm
    1344 mm
    Ground Clearance
    176 mm
    168 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12 Litres
    12 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    1.2 Litres
    -
    Body Type
    Sports Bike
    Sports
    Seat Height
    805 mm
    807 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    152 kg
    174 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    check
    -

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Design is sharp and aggressive
    • Easy to ride in traffic
    • Engine is responsive and performance-rich
    • Maintenance is budget-friendly
    • Superbly priced for the segment it belongs to
    • Use of cycle parts from siblings makes the maintenance costs less
    • Puch-packed performance from the engine
    • Agile handling makes it fun to ride on the city streets
    • Braking entices confidence inside the new riders
    Cons
    • Looks skinny in comparison to its rivals
    • Lacks connected features like Bluetooth
    • Engine buzzes in mid-range
    • Design looks similar to the smaller N250 and NS200
    • Build quality could have been better considering the use of cycle parts
    • Seat comfort is not as good as you would like it to be
    • Barebone features like LCD console make it feel less premium
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    Safety

    Pulsar NS160 comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail. Pulsar NS 400Z has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Traction Control System.

    Comfort & Convenience

    Bajaj Pulsar NS160 has features like Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator and Bajaj Pulsar NS 400Z, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Pillion Footrest, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port.

    Transmission

    Bajaj Pulsar NS160 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and Pulsar NS 400Z comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Bajaj Pulsar NS160 has a 12 Litres fuel tank with 1060 mm seat height. Bajaj Pulsar NS 400Z has seat height and 12 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Owner Reviews

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    • Pulsar NS 400Z Review
      • PM
        Prasanta Mandingi
        10 Feb 2025
        5.0
        This bike is my favourite. I want to buy this bike and more comfortable for two people's sit, The fractures also good condition. I want to bike 1lakhs.
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        Sonu
        30 Jan 2025
        3.0
        Best bike I am fan of this bike I love this bike most beautiful bike under 1.45 lakh thanks Bajaj for this bike most beautiful bike.
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        Teja
        1 Month ago
        5.0
        Good Giving good mileage about 40 per litre and low cost maintenance riding experience also very good Seating comfort also good. Illumination level for lights also very good NS 160 is very good.
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        Yashwant Thakur
        2 Month ago
        4.6
        Very good bike very comfortable with good looking and good mileage good power and good for daily use.
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        Chandrakant Yedke
        2 Month ago
        5.0
        It's all good with good bhp mileage and torque. Excellent for daily commute. Everything is good just want to upgrade from 160cc to bigger cc bike like 350 or 400cc.
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