Bajaj Pulsar NS160 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 NS160 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 NS160).
- Torque figures are very close.
- Weight spans 146 kg (Bajaj Pulsar 180) to 152 kg (Bajaj Pulsar NS160).
- Displacement spans 150 cc (Bajaj Pulsar NS160) to 200 cc (Bajaj Pulsar 180).
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| Specification | Bajaj Pulsar NS160 | Bajaj Pulsar 180 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BAJAJ | BAJAJ |
| Model | Bajaj Pulsar NS160 | Bajaj Pulsar 180 |
| Engine size | 150cc | 200cc |
| Power | 14.6hp | 14.2hp |
| Torque | 17nm. | 17nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 152kg | 146kg |
| Front brake | Dual Channel ABS, 300 mm Disc | 260 mm Disc |
| Rear brake | 230 mm Disc(ABS) | 230 mm Disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 80cm | 80cm |
| Front tyre | 100/80-17 52 P Tubeless | 90 / 90 - 17, Tubeless |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-17 62 P Tubeless | 120 / 80 - 17, Tubeless |
| Cooling | Oil cooled | Air cooled |
| Front suspension | Up Side Down Fork | Telescopic, with anti-friction bush |
| Rear suspension | Nitrox mono shock absorber with Canister | 5 way adjustable, Nitrox shock absorber |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 138km/h | 130km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 12 L – 3.2 L/100km | 15 L – 3 L/100km |
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| Parts availability | ||
| 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 NS160 vs 2023 Bajaj Pulsar 180: listed specifications
The 2023 Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and 2023 Bajaj Pulsar 180 are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the Pulsar NS160 has the higher listed top speed, and 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 NS160 and Pulsar 180 have very similar peak power (14.6 hp vs 14.2 hp).
Torque
Pulsar NS160 and Pulsar 180 have very similar listed torque (17 Nm vs 17 Nm).
Listed top speed
Pulsar NS160 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (138 km/h vs 130 km/h).
Cooling
Pulsar NS160 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 152 kg). Pulsar NS160 and Pulsar 180 have very similar seat heights (80 cm vs 80 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, listed top speed and weight, while peak power, torque and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Bajaj Pulsar 180?
Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is listed at 138 km/h (86 mph) vs 130 km/h (81 mph) for Bajaj Pulsar 180.
Which has more horsepower, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Bajaj Pulsar 180?
Bajaj Pulsar NS160 has 15 hp compared with 14 hp on the Bajaj Pulsar 180.
Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Bajaj Pulsar 180?
Bajaj Pulsar 180 is lighter at 146 kg vs 152 kg for Bajaj Pulsar NS160.
Which is better, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 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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