Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Bajaj Pulsar N160

Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Bajaj Pulsar N160: side-by-side expected price, mileage or range, and core specs before you shortlist.

Comparison overview

Key highlights Pulsar 125 Pulsar N160
Expected ex-showroom ₹87,255 ₹116,000
Engine 124 cc 165 cc
Mileage 50.0 kmpl 51.6 kmpl
Power 11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm 15.68 bhp @ 8750 rpm
Top speed 100 kmph 120 kmph
Bajaj Pulsar 125
Bajaj Pulsar 125

₹87,255 Onwards

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Bajaj Pulsar N160
Bajaj Pulsar N160

₹116,000 Onwards

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Specifications

Performance 5
Performance Pulsar 125 Pulsar N160
Mileage 50 Kmpl 51.6 Kmpl
Top Speed 100 120
Max Torque 10.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm 14.65 Nm @ 6750 rpm
Mileage City 51 —
Real Time Mileage Indicator — Yes
Engine 7
Engine Pulsar 125 Pulsar N160
Displacement 124.4 164.82
Compression Ratio 10.05 +/- 0.3 :1 10.3 ± 0.3 :1
Cooling System Air Cooled Air Cooled
Bore 56 58
No Of Cylinders 1 1
Stroke 50.5 62.38
Valve Per Cylinder 2 2
Battery 3
Battery Pulsar 125 Pulsar N160
Battery Type VRLA VRLA
Battery Capacity DC, 12V, 4Ah 12 V 4 Ah
Low Battery Indicator Yes Yes
Fuel 7
Fuel Pulsar 125 Pulsar N160
Fuel Supply Carburetor Fuel Injection
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Fuel Capacity 15 14
Fuel Reserve 2 2
Low Fuel Indicator Yes Yes
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital
Average Fuel Economy Indicator — Yes
Dimensions 8
Dimensions Pulsar 125 Pulsar N160
Ground Clearance 165 165
Height 1060 1050
Kerb Weight 144 152
Length 2042 1989
Passenger Footrest Yes —
Saddle Height 790 795
Seat Height 795 795
Width 755 743
Transmission 3
Transmission Pulsar 125 Pulsar N160
Gear Box 5 Speed 5 speed
Transmission Manual Constant Mesh
Clutch — Wet Multiplate
Brakes 5
Brakes Pulsar 125 Pulsar N160
Rear Brake Drum Disc
Front Brake Disc Disc
Front Brake Diameter 240 280
Rear Brake Diameter 130 230
Abs — Single Channel
Suspension 2
Suspension Pulsar 125 Pulsar N160
Suspension Front Telescopic Telescopic, 31 mm
Suspension Rear Twin Hydraulic Monoshock
Wheels & Tyres 10
Wheels & Tyres Pulsar 125 Pulsar N160
Tyre Size Front : 80/100 x 17 , Rear : 100/90 x 17 Front : 100/80-17 , Rear : 130/70-17
Wheel Size Front :431.8 mm,Rear :431.8 mm Front : 17 inch, Rear : 17 inch
Wheels Type Alloy Alloy
Tubeless Tyre Tubeless Tubeless
Wheelbase 1320 1358
Front Tyre Pressure Rider 25 25
Front Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion 25 25
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider 28 28
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion 32 32
Radial Tyre — Yes
Electricals 2
Electricals Pulsar 125 Pulsar N160
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes —
Usb Charging Port Yes Yes
Lights 6
Lights Pulsar 125 Pulsar N160
Tail Light LED LED Tail lamp with Glitter pattern
Led Tail Light Yes —
Distance To Empty Indicator Yes Yes
Service Due Indicator Yes Yes
Drls — Yes
Low Oil Indicator — Yes
Instrument Cluster 7
Instrument Cluster Pulsar 125 Pulsar N160
Instrument Console Semi-Digital Semi-Digital
Odometer Digital Digital
Speedometer Digital Digital
Tripmeter Digital Digital
Techometer Analogue Analogue
Clock Yes Yes
Display — LCD
Seat 1
Seat Pulsar 125 Pulsar N160
Seat Type Split Split
Features 1
Features Pulsar 125 Pulsar N160
Additional Features Split Grab Rails Gear indicator,Distance to Empty
Other 11
Other Pulsar 125 Pulsar N160
Max Power 11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm 15.68 bhp @ 8750 rpm
Emission Type BS6 BS6 Phase 2
Engine Type 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant DTS-i Engine Single cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve, Oil cooled, FI
Body Type Commuter Street Bikes
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Frame Single down tube Tubular Frame
Braking Type Combi Brake System —
Ignition CDI CDI
Head Light LED Bi functional LED projector headlamp with LED DRLs
Turn Signal Lamp Bulb LED
Pilot Lamps Yes —

Price difference

Bajaj Pulsar 125 starts at ₹87,255 and Bajaj Pulsar N160 starts at ₹116,000. Bajaj Pulsar 125 is cheaper by ₹28,745 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Bajaj Pulsar 125 is listed at 50 kmpl; Bajaj Pulsar N160 is listed at 51.6 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar N160 claims 1.6 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Bajaj Pulsar N160 and get on-road quotes before booking. Match price, claimed economy and riding character to how you actually ride.

FAQs

Which is cheaper, Bajaj Pulsar 125 or Bajaj Pulsar N160?
Bajaj Pulsar 125 starts at ₹87,255 and Bajaj Pulsar N160 starts at ₹116,000. Bajaj Pulsar 125 is cheaper by ₹28,745 at expected ex-showroom.
Which has better mileage or range?
Bajaj Pulsar 125 is listed at 50 kmpl; Bajaj Pulsar N160 is listed at 51.6 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar N160 claims 1.6 kmpl more.
Should I buy the Pulsar 125 or the Pulsar N160?
Match the bike to your roads: city vs highway, solo vs pillion, and how much you care about running cost versus features. Use the spec table and on-road quotes to confirm.

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