Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs BAJAJ Pulsar NS 125
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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 NS160 80 cm Lowest seat here
- BAJAJ Pulsar NS 125 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 12.7 hp (BAJAJ Pulsar NS 125) up to 14.6 hp (Bajaj Pulsar NS160).
- Torque spans 11 Nm (BAJAJ Pulsar NS 125) up to 17 Nm (Bajaj Pulsar NS160).
- Weight spans 148 kg (BAJAJ Pulsar NS 125) to 152 kg (Bajaj Pulsar NS160).
- Displacement spans 125 cc (BAJAJ Pulsar NS 125) to 150 cc (Bajaj Pulsar NS160).
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| Specification | Bajaj Pulsar NS160 | BAJAJ Pulsar NS 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BAJAJ | BAJAJ |
| Model | Bajaj Pulsar NS160 | BAJAJ Pulsar NS 125 |
| Engine size | 150cc | 125cc |
| Power | 14.6hp | 12.7hp |
| Torque | 17nm. | 11nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 152kg | 148kg |
| Front brake | Dual Channel ABS, 300 mm Disc | Disc ABS |
| Rear brake | 230 mm Disc(ABS) | Disc ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 80cm | 80cm |
| Front tyre | 100/80-17 52 P Tubeless | 100/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-17 62 P Tubeless | 130/70-17 |
| Cooling | Oil cooled | Air cooled |
| Front suspension | Up Side Down Fork | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Nitrox mono shock absorber with Canister | Coil-spring, single shock absorber |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 138km/h | 110km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 12 L – 3.2 L/100km | 12 L – 2.4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | Price not listed. | $2100 |
| Brand price lists | View BAJAJ price list | View BAJAJ price list |
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2023 Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs 2023 BAJAJ Pulsar NS 125: listed specifications
The 2023 Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and 2023 BAJAJ Pulsar NS 125 are closely matched in peak power and weight, while the Pulsar NS160 has more displacement and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
Pulsar NS160 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (150 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
Pulsar NS160 and Pulsar NS 125 have very similar peak power (14.6 hp vs 12.7 hp).
Torque
Pulsar NS160 has a clear listed torque advantage (17 Nm vs 11 Nm).
Listed top speed
Pulsar NS160 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (138 km/h vs 110 km/h).
Cooling
Pulsar NS160 is listed as oil-cooled, and Pulsar NS 125 is listed as air-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Pulsar NS160 and Pulsar NS 125 have very similar listed weights (152 kg vs 148 kg). Pulsar NS160 and Pulsar NS 125 have very similar seat heights (80 cm vs 80 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, torque and listed top speed, while peak power, weight and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs BAJAJ Pulsar NS 125?
Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is listed at 138 km/h (86 mph) vs 110 km/h (68 mph) for BAJAJ Pulsar NS 125.
Which has more horsepower, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or BAJAJ Pulsar NS 125?
Bajaj Pulsar NS160 has 15 hp compared with 13 hp on the BAJAJ Pulsar NS 125.
Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or BAJAJ Pulsar NS 125?
BAJAJ Pulsar NS 125 is lighter at 148 kg vs 152 kg for Bajaj Pulsar NS160.
Which is better, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or BAJAJ Pulsar NS 125?
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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