Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Dominar 160: Differences Explained In 6 Images

Sudipto ChaudhuryModified On Jan 08, 2023 04:01 pm IST

Published OnJan 08, 2023 04:00 pm IST

Last Updated OnJan 08, 2023 04:01 pm IST

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Two different names in two different countries…but are the bikes different?

Bajaj recently opened its innings in Brazil, and one of the bikes it launched was the Dominar 160. And no, that’s not a typo, as this bike is essentially a rebadged Pulsar NS160, albeit with some differences. Let’s find out what they are, via detailed images.

The chief difference is visible at the front, as while the Pulsar NS160 sold here sports a conventional fork, the Dominar 160 uses an inverted fork setup, likely borrowed from the Dominar 250 sold in India. You can read more about inverted fork here.

The other change is one that’s not visible, and that’s the difference in specifications. While the both bikes have an identical displacement, the Brazilian bike runs a carburettor, while the Indian bike is fuel-injected. This, therefore as an effect on their power delivery. So whereas both make an identical torque output of 14.6Nm, the Brazilian bike makes it at 6500rpm, which is 750rpm lower than the Indian bike’s 7250rpm mark. Moreover, while the Indian Pulsar N160 makes 17.2PS at 9000rpm, which is marginally higher than the Dominar 160’s 15.5PS, though it makes its peak power at a lower 6500rpm.

Additionally, while the Pulsar NS160 has a kerb weight of 151kg, the Dominar 160 comes in at a significantly lower 142kg. This is because the Brazil-spec bike runs a carburettor, and hence does not have to contend with the weight of a catalytic converter. Moreover, the Pulsar NS160’s 1372mm wheelbase is marginally longer than the Dominar 160’s 1363mm wheelbase.

Ultimately, though, Bajaj does have plans to make the latest generation Pulsars (N250, N160 and P150) in Brazil as well. That said, it will take a bit longer, as Bajaj hasn’t yet set up manufacturing for these bikes over there.

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Bajaj Pulsar NS160 User Reviews

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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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