Bajaj Pulsar 150TD vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- Bajaj Pulsar 150TD 79 cm Lowest seat here
- Bajaj Pulsar NS160 80 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 13.4 hp (Bajaj Pulsar 150TD) up to 14.6 hp (Bajaj Pulsar NS160).
- Torque spans 14 Nm (Bajaj Pulsar 150TD) up to 17 Nm (Bajaj Pulsar NS160).
- Weight spans 150 kg (Bajaj Pulsar 150TD) to 152 kg (Bajaj Pulsar NS160).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | Bajaj Pulsar 150TD | Bajaj Pulsar NS160 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BAJAJ | BAJAJ |
| Model | Bajaj Pulsar 150TD | Bajaj Pulsar NS160 |
| Engine size | 150cc | 150cc |
| Power | 13.4hp | 14.6hp |
| Torque | 14nm. | 17nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 2 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 150kg | 152kg |
| Front brake | 280 mm Dia. Disc | Dual Channel ABS, 300 mm Disc |
| Rear brake | 230 mm Dia. Disc | 230 mm Disc(ABS) |
| Seat height (cm) | 79cm | 80cm |
| Front tyre | 90/90 17 Tubeless | 100/80-17 52 P Tubeless |
| Rear tyre | 120/80 17 Tubeless | 130/70-17 62 P Tubeless |
| Cooling | Air cooled | Oil cooled |
| Front suspension | Telescopic, 37 mm Conventional fork | Up Side Down Fork |
| Rear suspension | Twin Shock absorber, Gas filled with Canister | Nitrox mono shock absorber with Canister |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 120km/h | 138km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 15 L – 2.6 L/100km | 12 L – 3.2 L/100km |
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| Price | Price not listed. | Price not listed. |
| Brand price lists | View BAJAJ price list | View BAJAJ price list |
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2023 Bajaj Pulsar 150TD vs 2023 Bajaj Pulsar NS160: listed specifications
The 2023 Bajaj Pulsar 150TD and 2023 Bajaj Pulsar NS160 are closely matched in peak power and weight, while the Pulsar NS160 has more torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
Pulsar 150TD and Pulsar NS160 have very similar engine displacement (150 cc vs 150 cc).
Peak power
Pulsar 150TD and Pulsar NS160 have very similar peak power (13.4 hp vs 14.6 hp).
Torque
Pulsar NS160 has a clear listed torque advantage (17 Nm vs 14 Nm).
Listed top speed
Pulsar NS160 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (138 km/h vs 120 km/h).
Cooling
Pulsar 150TD is listed as air-cooled, and Pulsar NS160 is listed as oil-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Pulsar 150TD and Pulsar NS160 have very similar listed weights (150 kg vs 152 kg). Pulsar 150TD and Pulsar NS160 have very similar seat heights (79 cm vs 80 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in torque and listed top speed, while displacement, peak power, weight and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Bajaj Pulsar 150TD vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160?
Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is listed at 138 km/h (86 mph) vs 120 km/h (75 mph) for Bajaj Pulsar 150TD.
Which has more horsepower, Bajaj Pulsar 150TD or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?
Bajaj Pulsar NS160 has 15 hp compared with 13 hp on the Bajaj Pulsar 150TD.
Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar 150TD or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?
Bajaj Pulsar 150TD is lighter at 150 kg vs 152 kg for Bajaj Pulsar NS160.
Which is better, Bajaj Pulsar 150TD or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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