Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Bajaj Pulsar RS 200

Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Bajaj Pulsar RS 200: Bajaj Pulsar N160 starts at ₹116,000 and Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 starts at ₹181,000. Bajaj Pulsar N160 is cheaper by ₹65,000 at expected ex-showroom. Bajaj Pulsar N160 is listed at 51.6 kmpl; Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 is listed at 35 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar N160 claims 16.6 kmpl more.

Comparison overview

Key highlights Pulsar N160 Pulsar RS 200
Expected ex-showroom ₹116,000 ₹181,000
Engine 165 cc 200 cc
Mileage 51.6 kmpl 35.0 kmpl
Power 15.68 bhp @ 8750 rpm 24.13 bhp @ 9750 rpm
Top speed 120 kmph 141 kmph
Bajaj Pulsar N160
Bajaj Pulsar N160

₹116,000 Onwards

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Bajaj Pulsar RS 200
Bajaj Pulsar RS 200

₹181,000 Onwards

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Specifications

Performance 4
Performance Pulsar N160 Pulsar RS 200
Mileage 51.6 Kmpl 35 Kmpl
Top Speed 120 140.8
Max Torque 14.65 Nm @ 6750 rpm 18.7 Nm @ 8000 rpm
Real Time Mileage Indicator Yes —
Engine 7
Engine Pulsar N160 Pulsar RS 200
Displacement 164.82 199
Compression Ratio 10.3 ± 0.3 :1 11 ± 0.5:1
Cooling System Air Cooled Liquid Cooled
Bore 58 72
No Of Cylinders 1 1
Stroke 62.38 49
Valve Per Cylinder 2 4
Battery 3
Battery Pulsar N160 Pulsar RS 200
Battery Type VRLA VRLA
Battery Capacity 12 V 4 Ah DC, 12V, 8Ah
Low Battery Indicator Yes Yes
Fuel 7
Fuel Pulsar N160 Pulsar RS 200
Fuel Supply Fuel Injection Fuel Injection
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Fuel Capacity 14 13
Fuel Reserve 2 2.6
Low Fuel Indicator Yes Yes
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital
Average Fuel Economy Indicator Yes —
Dimensions 8
Dimensions Pulsar N160 Pulsar RS 200
Ground Clearance 165 157
Height 1050 1114
Kerb Weight 152 167
Length 1989 1999
Saddle Height 795 —
Seat Height 795 810
Width 743 765
Passenger Footrest — Yes
Transmission 3
Transmission Pulsar N160 Pulsar RS 200
Clutch Wet Multiplate Assist And Slipper Clutch
Gear Box 5 speed 6 Speed
Transmission Constant Mesh Chain Drive
Brakes 5
Brakes Pulsar N160 Pulsar RS 200
Rear Brake Disc Disc
Abs Single Channel Dual Channel
Front Brake Disc Disc
Front Brake Diameter 280 300
Rear Brake Diameter 230 230
Suspension 2
Suspension Pulsar N160 Pulsar RS 200
Suspension Front Telescopic, 31 mm Telescopic with anti-friction bush
Suspension Rear Monoshock Nitrox mono shock absorber with Canister
Wheels & Tyres 10
Wheels & Tyres Pulsar N160 Pulsar RS 200
Tyre Size Front : 100/80-17 , Rear : 130/70-17 Front :100/80-17 52 P , Rear : 140/70-17 62 P
Wheel Size Front : 17 inch, Rear : 17 inch Front : 17 inch, Rear : 17 inch
Wheels Type Alloy Alloy
Tubeless Tyre Tubeless Tubeless
Wheelbase 1358 1358
Radial Tyre Yes Yes
Front Tyre Pressure Rider 25 —
Front Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion 25 25
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider 28 —
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion 32 32
Electricals 2
Electricals Pulsar N160 Pulsar RS 200
Usb Charging Port Yes —
Bluetooth Connectivity — Yes
Lights 7
Lights Pulsar N160 Pulsar RS 200
Tail Light LED Tail lamp with Glitter pattern LED
Drls Yes Yes
Distance To Empty Indicator Yes Yes
Low Oil Indicator Yes Yes
Service Due Indicator Yes Yes
Projector Headlights — Yes
Led Tail Light — Yes
Instrument Cluster 7
Instrument Cluster Pulsar N160 Pulsar RS 200
Display LCD LCD
Instrument Console Semi-Digital Semi-Digital
Odometer Digital Digital
Speedometer Digital Digital
Tripmeter Digital Digital
Techometer Analogue Digital
Clock Yes Yes
Seat 1
Seat Pulsar N160 Pulsar RS 200
Seat Type Split Split
Features 3
Features Pulsar N160 Pulsar RS 200
Additional Features Gear indicator,Distance to Empty Split Grab Rails
Navigation — Yes
Call Sms Alerts — Yes
Other 9
Other Pulsar N160 Pulsar RS 200
Max Power 15.68 bhp @ 8750 rpm 24.13 bhp @ 9750 rpm
Emission Type BS6 Phase 2 BS6 Phase 2
Engine Type Single cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve, Oil cooled, FI Single Spark 4-Valve 200cc BSVI, FI Engine, Liquid Cooled
Body Type Street Bikes Sports
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Frame Tubular Frame Pressed steel perimeter beam section frame
Ignition CDI CDI
Head Light Bi functional LED projector headlamp with LED DRLs Dual LED Projector Headlamp
Turn Signal Lamp LED LED

Price difference

Bajaj Pulsar N160 starts at ₹116,000 and Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 starts at ₹181,000. Bajaj Pulsar N160 is cheaper by ₹65,000 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Bajaj Pulsar N160 is listed at 51.6 kmpl; Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 is listed at 35 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar N160 claims 16.6 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 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 N160 or Bajaj Pulsar RS 200?
Bajaj Pulsar N160 starts at ₹116,000 and Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 starts at ₹181,000. Bajaj Pulsar N160 is cheaper by ₹65,000 at expected ex-showroom.
Which has better mileage or range?
Bajaj Pulsar N160 is listed at 51.6 kmpl; Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 is listed at 35 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar N160 claims 16.6 kmpl more.
Should I buy the Pulsar N160 or the Pulsar RS 200?
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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