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    Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160

    Should you buy Bajaj Pulsar 180 or Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Bajaj Pulsar 180 price in is Rs 1,22,490 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 price in is Rs 1,23,694 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Pulsar 180 makes 17 PS and 15 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Pulsar NS160 stand at 17 PS and 14.6 Nm respectively. Bajaj offers the Pulsar 180 in 4 colours whereas the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 comes in 4 colours. Out of 345 user reviews, Pulsar NS160 scores 4.3 whereas the Bajaj Pulsar 180 tallies 4.7 out of 5 based on 1 user reviews..

    Pulsar 180 vs Pulsar NS160

    Key HighlightsPulsar 180Pulsar NS160
    Mileage -40.36 kmpl
    Max Power17 PS @ 8500 rpm17 PS @ 9000 rpm
    Body TypeSports BikesSports Bikes
    Engine Type4 Stroke, Air cooled, Single Cylinder DTSiOil Cooled, Twin Spark, 4-Value FI Engine
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    Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Comparison

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          Bajaj Pulsar 180
          Bajaj Pulsar 180
            Rs1,22,490*
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                Bajaj Pulsar NS160
                Bajaj Pulsar NS160
                  Rs1,23,694*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price
                Rs.1,43,039* Onwards
                Rs.1,44,359* Onwards
                Mileage
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                40.36 kmpl
                Max Power
                17 PS @ 8500 rpm
                17 PS @ 9000 rpm
                User Rating
                4.7
                Based on Bajaj Pulsar 180 Reviews
                4.3
                Based on Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Reviews
                Body Type
                Sports Bikes
                EMI Starts₹ 4,146
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                Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
                ₹ 4,188
                Get EMI offers
                Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
                Insurance
                Rs.10,750
                Pulsar 180 Insurance
                Rs.10,770
                Pulsar NS160 Insurance
                ColoursBlack GoldBlack BlueBlack GreyBlack RedView All ColoursCocktail Wine RedEbony BlackPearl Metallic WhitePewter GreyView All Colours
                Brochure
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                Engine and Transmission
                Engine Type
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                4 Stroke, Air cooled, Single Cylinder DTSi
                Oil Cooled, Twin Spark, 4-Value FI Engine
                Displacement
                178.61 cc
                160.3 cc
                Number Of Cylinders
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                1
                1
                Cooling System
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                Air Cooled
                Oil Cooled
                Valves (per cylinder)
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                -
                4
                Supply System
                Fuel Injection
                Fuel Injection
                Clutch
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                -
                Wet Multiplate
                Gearbox
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                5 Speed
                6 Speed
                Bore
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                58 mm
                Stroke
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                60.7 mm
                Compression Ratio
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                9.8 : 1
                Emission Norm Compliance
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                BS6.2
                BS6.2
                Max Torque
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                15 Nm @ 6500 rpm
                14.6 Nm @ 7250 rpm
                Starting System
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                Self Start Only
                Self Start Only
                Features
                USB Charging PortYesYes
                Instrument Console Type
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                Digital
                Digital
                Bluetooth Connectivity
                Bluetooth
                Bluetooth
                Navigation
                -
                Yes
                Call/SMS AlertsYesYes
                Speedometer
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                Digital
                Digital
                Tachometer
                Digital
                Digital
                Tripmeter
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                Digital
                Digital
                Odometer
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                Digital
                Digital
                Seat Type
                Single
                Split
                Body Graphics
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                YesYes
                ClockYesYes
                Rear Footpegs
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                YesYes
                Average Fuel Economy Indicator
                -
                Yes
                Distance To Empty
                -
                Yes
                Features and Safety
                Service Due IndicatorYesYes
                Fuel Gauge
                Digital
                Digital
                Riding Modes
                -
                Yes
                Real Time Mileage Indicator
                -
                Yes
                Performance
                Overall Mileage
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                40.36 kmpl
                Claimed Top Speed
                -
                120 kmph
                Dimensions and Capacity
                Fuel Tank Capacity
                15 L
                12 L
                Width
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                765 mm
                804 mm
                Length
                2035 mm
                2017 mm
                Height
                1115 mm
                1060 mm
                Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
                -
                2.4 L
                Ground Clearance
                165 mm
                170 mm
                Wheelbase
                1340 mm
                1372 mm
                Kerb Weight
                156 kg
                152 kg
                Seat height
                -
                805 mm
                Electricals
                Headlight
                LED
                LED
                Taillight
                LED
                LED
                Indicators
                LED
                LED
                Daytime Running LampsYesYes
                Low Fuel IndicatorYesYes
                Distance To Empty
                -
                Yes
                Average Fuel Economy Indicator
                -
                Yes
                Tyres and Brakes
                Front Brake Size
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                280 mm
                300 mm
                Rear Brake Size
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                230 mm
                230 mm
                Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
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                25 psi
                Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
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                25 psi
                Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
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                28 psi
                Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
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                32 psi
                Underpinnings
                Frame
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                Perimeter

                Pros & Cons

                • Pros
                • Cons
                • Bajaj Pulsar 180

                  • Retains the iconic Pulsar styling but with a modern twist
                  • Gets a comfortable single piece seat, with raise clip-on handlebars
                  • Fairly generous fuel tank capacity

                  Bajaj Pulsar NS160

                  • Handles well and changes direction quickly
                  • Now comes with smartphone connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation
                  • Styling is similar to its bigger sibling, the NS200
                • Bajaj Pulsar 180

                  • Misses out on turn-by-turn navigation
                  • No dual channel ABS

                  Bajaj Pulsar NS160

                  • One of the heaviest bikes in its class
                  • Engine isn’t refined at higher revs
                  • Pulsar N160 does almost everything that the NS160 does, at a much lower price

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                User Reviews of Comparison

                • Pulsar 180
                • Pulsar NS160
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                  utsav on May 04, 2026
                  4.7
                  Highway running and special for youth
                  Kamal ki power hai isme iske mukable koi bike nhi hai iss segment m thoda sa bss weight jyada hai but usi se confidence aata hai i love this bike jisko 180 k segment main bike khardini ho toh ek baar iss try krein. Ek baar mai isko kedarnath le gya tha koi dikkat nhi hui le jane mein mza bhut aaya mere pass 2 pulsar 125 unka mileage kafi achha hai ab mera trip dehradun ka hoga i hope ride achhi jayegi but ek dikkat lgti h heat jldi ho jati hai. Highway running k liye best and long route k liye leni chahiye bike ye wali aapko or affordable bhi hai mileage bhi thik hai agar silent start hota toh or achha hota but accepted hai i love this bike.
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                  unnay on Jul 03, 2026
                  3.7
                  Good bike for youngsters
                  Good handling and medium breaking, medium performance for short time city and highway riding, good sharp stylish looking naked bike, good road presence, low service charge with medium mileage 30 to 40 kmpl. Long ride comfort is not good after 100km. Wrist pain and shoulder pain, good handling bike. It's give you confidence to flicker very easily. Front break is good stopping power but too much abs kicking problem, rear brake is not good, no stopping power. Top speed after 2nd service 124 highest, mileage not that good 40 km after simple riding. If you ride aggressively, mileage can drop upto 30-25 kmpl. Can recommend this bike to the youngsters who go to college and those who want to explore many places on bike. Short time riding and some time aggressive riding and those who want naked sports bike in low cc and low service charge bike, this is good for them.
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                  rizwan on Jun 30, 2026
                  4.3
                  Excellent bike
                  My pulsar NS 160 is still in excellent condition with all documents and riding experience is awesome and bike is also fast and reliable. It also offers dual channel Abs and it has less maintenance cost and it gives immense pleasure to ride. Bike mileage is about 40 kmpl and full tank costs nearly 1k only and this is the best bike, I have ever rode in my life.
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                  gaddigesha on Jun 21, 2026
                  5.0
                  Good condition and safety also , mileage also good
                  It's good bike, whenever I bought that time onwards it's good, comfortable, smooth to ride, we can take long ride also, good mileage bike, maintenance friendly, it's a white and black combination bike and also pickup also good, its take early to pick up compared others bike totally it's a good bike.
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                  dhiman on Jan 06, 2026
                  3.8
                  good bike but need some improvements.
                  The bike is good handling and performance but the mileage is not that good, it gives me 30-35 kmpl mileage. Meanwhile, the other 160 segment bikes give more mileage and it's not that smooth at higher revs, feels too much vibration. Design is good and handling is good but not so comfortable feels pain in back and shoulder after long ride as it's sports bike.
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                  premyanshu on Dec 16, 2025
                  3.7
                  Review of my 6 years old NS160
                  I got this bike when i was 18 back in 2019, after almost 6 plus years and 30 thousand kilometres. I personally see this bike as the best value for money one can get. Apart from that this bike is still relevant after all these years. The one thing i like the most about this vehicle is its handling. If maintained well this bike gives a smooth and comfortable ride be it in city or highway. Mine is twin disc variant with single channel ABS, break bite is quick enough to react in emergency breaking situations. The only con I have noticed so far is bajaj's parts durability. Though they offer parts at cheaper rates comparatively but still it becomes a headache when you need to replace them more often. Will recommend this bike any day. For me this is a perfect package of commuter, adventure, long riding basically everything. I have done 500 kms in a single day stopped at every 100 kms for nearly 30 mins and the bike performed very well. This is a perfect bike for those who look for a all-rounder bike with low maintenance.
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                FAQs on Bajaj Pulsar 180 and Bajaj Pulsar NS160

                Q) Which bike is better Bajaj Pulsar 180 or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

                A) As per our average user rating, Bajaj Pulsar 180 has a score of 4.7/5 while Bajaj Pulsar NS160 has rate of 4.3 /5.

                Q) Which bike among Bajaj Pulsar 180 and Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is cheaper?

                A) Bajaj Pulsar 180 price starts at Rs 1,22,490 & Bajaj Pulsar NS160 price starts at Rs 1,23,694 in Delhi . Bajaj Pulsar 180 is cheaper between these.
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