Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Bajaj Pulsar 180
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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 N160 80 cm Lowest seat here
- Bajaj Pulsar 180 80 cm Lowest seat here
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 14.2 hp (Bajaj Pulsar 180) up to 14.6 hp (Bajaj Pulsar N160).
- Torque spans 16 Nm (Bajaj Pulsar N160) up to 17 Nm (Bajaj Pulsar 180).
- Weight spans 146 kg (Bajaj Pulsar 180) to 154 kg (Bajaj Pulsar N160).
- Displacement spans 150 cc (Bajaj Pulsar N160) to 200 cc (Bajaj Pulsar 180).
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| Specification | Bajaj Pulsar N160 | Bajaj Pulsar 180 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BAJAJ | BAJAJ |
| Model | Bajaj Pulsar N160 | Bajaj Pulsar 180 |
| Engine size | 150cc | 200cc |
| Power | 14.6hp | 14.2hp |
| Torque | 16nm. | 17nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 154kg | 146kg |
| Front brake | Dual Channel ABS 300 mm, Disc, Dual Channel ABS | 260 mm Disc |
| Rear brake | Dual Channel ABS 230 mm, Disc, Dual Channel ABS | 230 mm Disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 80cm | 80cm |
| Front tyre | 100/80-17 Tubeless | 90 / 90 - 17, Tubeless |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-17 Tubeless | 120 / 80 - 17, Tubeless |
| Cooling | Oil cooled | Air cooled |
| Front suspension | Dual Channel ABS Telescopic, 37 mm | Telescopic, with anti-friction bush |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock with Nitrox | 5 way adjustable, Nitrox shock absorber |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 135km/h | 130km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 3.1 L/100km | 15 L – 3 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 N160 vs 2023 Bajaj Pulsar 180: listed specifications
The 2023 Bajaj Pulsar N160 and 2023 Bajaj Pulsar 180 are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the Pulsar 180 has more displacement, and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Pulsar 180 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (200 cc vs 150 cc).
Peak power
Pulsar N160 and Pulsar 180 have very similar peak power (14.6 hp vs 14.2 hp).
Torque
Pulsar N160 and Pulsar 180 have very similar listed torque (16 Nm vs 17 Nm).
Listed top speed
Pulsar N160 and Pulsar 180 have very similar listed top speeds (135 km/h vs 130 km/h).
Cooling
Pulsar N160 is listed as oil-cooled, and Pulsar 180 is listed as air-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Pulsar 180 has a modest listed weight advantage (146 kg vs 154 kg). Pulsar N160 and Pulsar 180 have very similar seat heights (80 cm vs 80 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement and weight, while peak power, torque, listed top speed and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Bajaj Pulsar 180?
Bajaj Pulsar N160 is listed at 135 km/h (84 mph) vs 130 km/h (81 mph) for Bajaj Pulsar 180.
Which has more horsepower, Bajaj Pulsar N160 or Bajaj Pulsar 180?
Bajaj Pulsar N160 has 15 hp compared with 14 hp on the Bajaj Pulsar 180.
Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar N160 or Bajaj Pulsar 180?
Bajaj Pulsar 180 is lighter at 146 kg vs 154 kg for Bajaj Pulsar N160.
Which is better, Bajaj Pulsar N160 or Bajaj Pulsar 180?
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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