Bajaj Pulsar N160 S vs Yamaha MT-15 Version 2.0: Price Comparison

The recently launched Bajaj Pulsar N160 S is the most powerful bike in its segment. It rivals the Yamaha MT-15 V2, in terms of specs, but they are priced quite far apart. 

The Yamaha bike is significantly more expensive than the Pulsar N160 4V. The difference between the top-spec N160 SS and the base MT 15 Metallic Black is Rs 21,825.

Pulsar N160 S

The Pulsar N160 S gets a sporty design with a muscular fuel tank and sporty graphics that give it an aggressive look. It also gets a golden-coloured inverted fork and an LED projector headlight with LED DRLs.

The N160 4V is available in three colour options: Brooklyn Black, Pearl Metallic White, and Atlantic Blue. The only difference between the S and the SS variants is the graphics.

The bike is powered by a brand-new 164.5cc, 4-valve, air-and-oil-cooled engine that makes 18.5 PS and 14.4 Nm (0.1 PS and 0.4 Nm more than the MT-15). The engine is paired with a 5-speed gearbox. It gets four ride modes: Rain, Road, Sport, and Off-road, with each mode having a different throttle response and power delivery.

In terms of features, the Pulsar N160 gets a 5-inch TFT console on the SS variant and a 5-inch coloured LCD screen on the S variant. It gets Bluetooth connectivity, ride-by-wire throttle, turn-by-turn navigation, and call/SMS alerts. The N160 SS also gets full Google Maps integration and Wi-Fi connectivity. The bike comes with dual-channel ABS and a hazard light switch as standard, while the top-spec SS variant gets traction control.

Yamaha MT-15

The Yamaha MT-15 gets a sporty streetfighter design which, compared to the N160 SS, looks much sharper. It gets a sculpted tank with sporty tank shrouds, a golden-coloured inverted fork, a sleek tail section and chunky tyres. It also gets an LED projector headlight and sporty-looking LED DRLs.

The bike is available in seven colour options: Metallic Black, Metallic Black DLX, Metallic Silver Cyan, Ice Storm, Vivid Violet Metallic, Ice Fluo Vermillion, and MotoGP Edition.

The MT-15 is powered by a 155cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine with variable valve actuation (VVA). The engine makes 18.4 PS and 14.1 Nm and is paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The engine is free-revving, while the VVA technology gives it strong top-end performance.

The MT-15 gets a negative LCD console, with the DLX and MotoGP Edition variants getting a 3.5-inch TFT screen. The bike gets Bluetooth connectivity as standard, along with call & SMS alerts. The TFT-equipped variants also get Yamaha’s Y-Connect app with maintenance reminders, ride statistics and malfunction warnings. In terms of safety features, the bike gets dual-channel ABS and traction control as standard.

BikeDekho Says

On paper, the new Pulsar N160 S is slightly more powerful than the MT-15, and also has a long list of features. It also gets ride modes and a ride-by-wire throttle, which should make it more versatile for everyday riding. The Pulsar N160 has a better value-for-money proposition because of everything it gets and its price.

The MT-15, on the other hand, gets a Deltabox frame, aluminium swingarm, a liquid-cooled engine, VVA technology, and a 6-speed gearbox. It’s also about 9kg lighter than the N160. All of this makes the MT-15 feel slightly sportier. 

On that note, you can also check out the price comparison between the Bajaj Pulsar N160 S and the Hero Xtreme 160R 4V.