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Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160

Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160

Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160: side-by-side expected price, mileage or range, and core specs before you shortlist.

Comparison overview

Key highlights	Pulsar 125	Pulsar NS160
Expected ex-showroom	₹87,255	₹123,694
Engine	124 cc	160 cc
Mileage	50.0 kmpl	52.2 kmpl
Power	11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm	17.03 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Top speed	100 kmph	120 kmph

Bajaj Pulsar 125

₹87,255 Onwards

Bajaj Pulsar NS160

₹123,694 Onwards

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Specifications

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Performance 4

Performance	Pulsar 125	Pulsar NS160
Mileage	50 Kmpl	52.2 Kmpl
Top Speed	100	120
Max Torque	10.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm	14.6 Nm @ 7250 rpm
Mileage City	51	40

Engine 7

Engine	Pulsar 125	Pulsar NS160
Displacement	124.4	160.3
Compression Ratio	10.05 +/- 0.3 :1	9.8+/-0.5:1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Oil Cooled
Bore	56	58
No Of Cylinders	1	1
Stroke	50.5	60
Valve Per Cylinder	2	4

Battery 3

Battery	Pulsar 125	Pulsar NS160
Battery Type	VRLA	VRLA
Battery Capacity	DC, 12V, 4Ah	DC, 12V, 8Ah
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes

Fuel 6

Fuel	Pulsar 125	Pulsar NS160
Fuel Supply	Carburetor	Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Capacity	15	12
Fuel Reserve	2	2.4
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital

Dimensions 8

Dimensions	Pulsar 125	Pulsar NS160
Ground Clearance	165	170
Height	1060	1060
Kerb Weight	144	152
Length	2042	2017
Passenger Footrest	Yes	Yes
Saddle Height	790	—
Seat Height	795	—
Width	755	804

Transmission 3

Transmission	Pulsar 125	Pulsar NS160
Gear Box	5 Speed	5 Speed
Transmission	Manual	Chain Drive
Clutch	—	Wet, Multi-Plate

Brakes 5

Brakes	Pulsar 125	Pulsar NS160
Rear Brake	Drum	Disc
Front Brake	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Diameter	240	300
Rear Brake Diameter	130	230
Abs	—	Dual Channel

Suspension 2

Suspension	Pulsar 125	Pulsar NS160
Suspension Front	Telescopic	37 mm USD
Suspension Rear	Twin Hydraulic	Nitrox mono shock

Wheels & Tyres 10

Wheels & Tyres	Pulsar 125	Pulsar NS160
Tyre Size	Front : 80/100 x 17 , Rear : 100/90 x 17	Front : 100/80-17 52 P , Rear : 130/70-17 62 P
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	1372
Front Tyre Pressure Rider	25	—
Front Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion	25	—
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider	28	—
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion	32	—
Radial Tyre	—	Yes

Electricals 3

Electricals	Pulsar 125	Pulsar NS160
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Usb Charging Port	Yes	Yes
Mobile Connectivity	—	Yes

Lights 5

Lights	Pulsar 125	Pulsar NS160
Tail Light	LED	LED
Led Tail Light	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty Indicator	Yes	Yes
Service Due Indicator	Yes	—
Low Oil Indicator	—	Yes

Instrument Cluster 7

Instrument Cluster	Pulsar 125	Pulsar NS160
Instrument Console	Semi-Digital	Analogue and Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Analogue	—
Clock	Yes	Yes
Display	—	LCD Display

Seat 1

Seat	Pulsar 125	Pulsar NS160
Seat Type	Split	Split

Features 3

Features	Pulsar 125	Pulsar NS160
Additional Features	Split Grab Rails	—
Navigation	—	Yes
Call Sms Alerts	—	Yes

Other 12

Other	Pulsar 125	Pulsar NS160
Max Power	11.64 bhp @ 8500 rpm	17.03 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Emission Type	BS6	BS6 Phase 2
Engine Type	4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant DTS-i Engine	Oil Cooled, Twin Spark, 4-Value FI Engine
Body Type	Commuter	Street Bike
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Frame	Single down tube	Perimeter Frame
Braking Type	Combi Brake System	Dual Channel ABS
Ignition	CDI	—
Head Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	Bulb	Bulb
Pilot Lamps	Yes	Yes
Stepup Seat	—	Yes

Price difference

Bajaj Pulsar 125 starts at ₹87,255 and Bajaj Pulsar NS160 starts at ₹123,694. Bajaj Pulsar 125 is cheaper by ₹36,439 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Bajaj Pulsar 125 is listed at 50 kmpl; Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is listed at 52.2 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar NS160 claims 2.2 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for Bajaj Pulsar 125 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and get on-road quotes before booking. Match price, claimed economy and riding character to how you actually ride.

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FAQs

Which is cheaper, Bajaj Pulsar 125 or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

Bajaj Pulsar 125 starts at ₹87,255 and Bajaj Pulsar NS160 starts at ₹123,694. Bajaj Pulsar 125 is cheaper by ₹36,439 at expected ex-showroom.

Which has better mileage or range?

Bajaj Pulsar 125 is listed at 50 kmpl; Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is listed at 52.2 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar NS160 claims 2.2 kmpl more.

Should I buy the Pulsar 125 or the Pulsar NS160?

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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