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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
Twin Disc
Rs. 1.47 Lakh
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Yamaha YZF R15S V3 Racing Blue bike
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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    • AP
      Abhay Pratap
      17 Nov 2024
      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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      Karan Rathod
      10 Nov 2024
      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
      10 Nov 2024
      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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    • PB
      Pranay Bambole
      3 Month ago
      5.0
      Bike is looking good and mileage is also good.
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    • N
      Nitin
      4 Month ago
      5.0
      Best bike in its segment. Easy to ride, proper power provided, easy to maintain, best for the college going students and in its budget. This is so very good bike.
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