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Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Yamaha YZF R15S V3

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Yamaha YZF R15S V3? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Pulsar NS160 and YZF R15S V3. Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Price starts at Rs.1.47 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Twin Disc and Yamaha YZF R15S V3 Price starts at Rs.1.66 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Racing Blue. Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is 1 cylinder, 160 cc Engine can generate 17.03 bhp @ 9000 rpm power whereas Yamaha YZF R15S V3 is a 4 cylinder, 155 cc Engine can generate 18.6 PS @ 10000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Pulsar NS160 provides a mileage of 52.2 kmpl (base model), and YZF R15S V3 has a mileage of 43.5 kmpl (base model). Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is available in 2 colours & 1 variants whereas Yamaha YZF R15S V3 is available in 2 colours & 1 variants.

Pulsar NS160 vs YZF R15S V3

Key HighlightsBajaj Pulsar NS160Yamaha YZF R15S V3
PriceRs.1.47 LakhRs.1.66 Lakh
Engine Capacity160.3 cc155 cc
Power17.03 bhp @ 9000 rpm18.6 PS @ 10000 rpm
Mileage/Range52.2 kmpl43.5 kmpl
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Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Twin Disc bike
Bajaj Pulsar NS160
Twin Disc
Rs. 1.47 Lakh
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Yamaha YZF R15S V3 Racing Blue bike
Yamaha YZF R15S V3
Racing Blue
Rs. 1.66 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    1.65 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    1.86 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.2
    4.1
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12 Litres
    11 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    160.3 cc
    155 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 Disc Size
    300
    -
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    25
    29
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    25
    29
    Front Wheel Size
    17
    17
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    Nl
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    32
    33
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    28
    33
    Rear Wheel Size
    17
    17
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic with Anti-friction Bush
    Telescopic Fork
    Rear Suspension
    Nitrox mono shock absorber with Canister
    Linked-Type Monocross Suspension
    Front Tyre Size
    100/80 - 17
    100/80-17

    Instrumentation

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

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    check
    LED headlight
    check
    -

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    5 Years or 75000 km
    2 Years or 30000km

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Perimeter Frame
    Deltabox

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 4 Up
    1 Down 5 Up
    Ignition
    CDI
    CDI
    Spark Plugs
    2 Per Cylinder
    1 Per cylinder
    Engine Capacity
    160.3 cc
    155 cc
    Engine Type
    4 Stroke and SOHC 4 Valve and Oil Cooled and Twin Spark BSVI DTS-i FI engine
    Liquid-cooled 4-stroke SOHC 4-valve
    No. of Cylinders
    1
    4
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    1.26 kwh
    0.048 kwh
    Battery Type
    DC MF
    -
    Top Speed
    120 kmph
    136 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    58 mm x 60.7 mm
    58 x 58.7 mm
    Charging Socket
    -
    Cooling type
    Oil Cooled
    Liquid Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    Call/SMS Alerts
    Front Storage Box
    Geo Fencing
    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    check
    Pillion Backrest
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Riding Modes
    -
    Service Reminder Indicator
    check
    -
    Under Seat Storage
    GPS & Navigation
    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
    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
    Brake Assist
    Dual Channel ABS
    -
    Power Modes
    -
    Slipper Clutch
    Wet Multiplate
    Assist And Slipper Clutch
    Traction Control System

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2017 mm
    1990 mm
    Width
    804 mm
    725 mm
    Height
    1060 mm
    1135 mm
    Wheelbase
    1372 mm
    1325 mm
    Ground Clearance
    176 mm
    170 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12 Litres
    11 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    1.2 Litres
    1 Litres
    Body Type
    Sports Bike
    Sports Bike
    Seat Height
    805 mm
    815 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    152 kg
    142 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    check
    check

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Design is sharp and aggressive
    • Easy to ride in traffic
    • Engine is responsive and performance-rich
    • Maintenance is budget-friendly
    • 'S' model makes the pillion seat far more comfortable
    • The best handling 150cc bike in the market
    • The most advanced 150cc bike out there
    Cons
    • Looks skinny in comparison to its rivals
    • Lacks connected features like Bluetooth
    • Engine buzzes in mid-range
    • If pillion comfort is priority, look elsewhere
    • Very pricey for the engine capacity
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    Detailed Comparison of Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and Yamaha YZF R15S V3

    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. YZF R15S V3 has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail.

    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 Yamaha YZF R15S V3, on the other hand, has Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.

    Transmission

    Bajaj Pulsar NS160 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and YZF R15S V3 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Bajaj Pulsar NS160 has a 12 Litres fuel tank with 1060 mm seat height. Yamaha YZF R15S V3 has 1135 mm seat height and 11 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and Yamaha YZF R15S V3 Owner Reviews

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      • YT
        Yashwant Thakur
        19 Dec 2024
        4.6
        Very good bike very comfortable with good looking and good mileage good power and good for daily use.
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      • CY
        Chandrakant Yedke
        08 Dec 2024
        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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      • AP
        Abhay Pratap
        1 Month ago
        5.0
        I am interested in this bike because his look is very awesome and his engine is very powerful and budget is pocket friendly that's the main reason why I choose this bike.
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      • KR
        Karan Rathod
        1 Month ago
        5.0
        This Bike is very good for long trips very Comfortable very Passionate Millage is good bike look is awesome.
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      • SS
        Sachin Sharma
        1 Month ago
        4.2
        Performance and design are worth to buy overall an good choice at in it's segment. good performance and aggressive looking handling is very good.
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