Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs BAJAJ Pulsar NS 200

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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.

Bajaj Pulsar NS160
28 pts
Top on paper
BAJAJ Pulsar NS 200
72 pts

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

Best fit here
Bajaj Pulsar NS160
65.8 pts
BAJAJ Pulsar NS 200
48.7 pts

Touring / long rides

Bajaj Pulsar NS160
37.4 pts
Best fit here
BAJAJ Pulsar NS 200
71.9 pts

Sporty riding

Bajaj Pulsar NS160
38.8 pts
Best fit here
BAJAJ Pulsar NS 200
74.7 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
Bajaj Pulsar NS160
81.4 pts
BAJAJ Pulsar NS 200
24.9 pts

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 200 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 14.6 hp (Bajaj Pulsar NS160) up to 24.4 hp (BAJAJ Pulsar NS 200).
  • Torque spans 17 Nm (Bajaj Pulsar NS160) up to 18.3 Nm (BAJAJ Pulsar NS 200).
  • Weight spans 152 kg (Bajaj Pulsar NS160) to 158 kg (BAJAJ Pulsar NS 200).
  • Displacement spans 150 cc (Bajaj Pulsar NS160) to 200 cc (BAJAJ Pulsar NS 200).

Reader votes so far — total 4: Bajaj Pulsar NS160 (1); BAJAJ Pulsar NS 200 (3).

Specification Bajaj Pulsar NS160 BAJAJ Pulsar NS 200
Brand BAJAJ BAJAJ
Model Bajaj Pulsar NS160 BAJAJ Pulsar NS 200
Engine size 150cc 200cc
Power 14.6hp 24.4hp
Torque 17nm. 18.3nm.
Cylinders / valves Single cylinder, 4 valves Single cylinder, 4 valves
Weight 152kg 158kg
Front brake Dual Channel ABS, 300 mm Disc ABS (Bybre Brake Calipers)
Rear brake 230 mm Disc(ABS) ABS (Bybre Brake Calipers)
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 Liquid cooling
Front suspension Up Side Down Fork Telescopic
Rear suspension Nitrox mono shock absorber with Canister Coil-spring, Nitrox single shock absorber
Motorcycle type Naked Naked
Top speed 138km/h 135km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 12 L – 3.2 L/100km 12 L – 3 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price Price not listed. $2072
Brand price lists View BAJAJ price list View BAJAJ price list
Extra features

-Euro5.

-3 Spark Plug Technology.

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2023 Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs 2023 BAJAJ Pulsar NS 200: listed specifications

The 2023 Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and 2023 BAJAJ Pulsar NS 200 are closely matched in torque, while the Pulsar NS160 has a lower listed weight, and the Pulsar NS 200 has more displacement and peak power.

Engine displacement

Pulsar NS 200 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (200 cc vs 150 cc).

Peak power

Pulsar NS 200 has a clear listed power advantage (24.4 hp vs 14.6 hp).

Torque

Pulsar NS160 and Pulsar NS 200 have very similar listed torque (17 Nm vs 18.3 Nm).

Listed top speed

Pulsar NS160 and Pulsar NS 200 have very similar listed top speeds (138 km/h vs 135 km/h).

Cooling

Pulsar NS160 is listed as oil-cooled, and Pulsar NS 200 is listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

Pulsar NS160 has a modest listed weight advantage (152 kg vs 158 kg). Pulsar NS160 and Pulsar NS 200 have very similar seat heights (80 cm vs 80 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power and weight, while torque, listed top speed and seat height remain relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs BAJAJ Pulsar NS 200?

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is listed at 138 km/h (86 mph) vs 135 km/h (84 mph) for BAJAJ Pulsar NS 200.

Which has more horsepower, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or BAJAJ Pulsar NS 200?

BAJAJ Pulsar NS 200 has 24 hp compared with 15 hp on the Bajaj Pulsar NS160.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or BAJAJ Pulsar NS 200?

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is lighter at 152 kg vs 158 kg for BAJAJ Pulsar NS 200.

Which is better, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or BAJAJ Pulsar NS 200?

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.