Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs Bajaj Pulsar N160

Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs Bajaj Pulsar N160: side-by-side expected price, mileage or range, and core specs before you shortlist.

Comparison overview

Key highlights Pulsar N250 Pulsar N160
Expected ex-showroom ₹138,000 ₹116,000
Engine 249 cc 165 cc
Mileage 44.0 kmpl 51.6 kmpl
Power 24.13 bhp @ 8750 rpm 15.68 bhp @ 8750 rpm
Top speed 132 kmph 120 kmph
Bajaj Pulsar N250
Bajaj Pulsar N250

₹138,000 Onwards

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Bajaj Pulsar N160
Bajaj Pulsar N160

₹116,000 Onwards

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Specifications

Performance 4
Performance Pulsar N250 Pulsar N160
Mileage 44 Kmpl 51.6 Kmpl
Top Speed 132 120
Max Torque 21.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm 14.65 Nm @ 6750 rpm
Real Time Mileage Indicator — Yes
Engine 7
Engine Pulsar N250 Pulsar N160
Displacement 249.07 164.82
Compression Ratio 10.3 ± 0.3:1 10.3 ± 0.3 :1
Cooling System Oil Cooled Air Cooled
Bore 72 58
No Of Cylinders 1 1
Stroke 61 62.38
Valve Per Cylinder 2 2
Battery 3
Battery Pulsar N250 Pulsar N160
Battery Type VRLA VRLA
Battery Capacity 12V 8Ah 12 V 4 Ah
Low Battery Indicator Yes Yes
Fuel 7
Fuel Pulsar N250 Pulsar N160
Fuel Supply Fuel Injection Fuel Injection
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Fuel Capacity 14 14
Fuel Reserve 2 2
Low Fuel Indicator Yes Yes
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital
Average Fuel Economy Indicator — Yes
Dimensions 8
Dimensions Pulsar N250 Pulsar N160
Ground Clearance 165 165
Height 1050 1050
Kerb Weight 164 152
Length 1989 1989
Passenger Footrest Yes —
Saddle Height 795 795
Seat Height 795 795
Width 743 743
Transmission 3
Transmission Pulsar N250 Pulsar N160
Clutch Assist And Slipper Clutch Wet Multiplate
Gear Box 5 Speed 5 speed
Transmission Constant Mesh Constant Mesh
Brakes 5
Brakes Pulsar N250 Pulsar N160
Rear Brake Disc Disc
Abs Dual Channel Single Channel
Front Brake Disc Disc
Front Brake Diameter 300 280
Rear Brake Diameter 230 230
Suspension 2
Suspension Pulsar N250 Pulsar N160
Suspension Front USD (37mm) Telescopic, 31 mm
Suspension Rear Monoshock nitrox Monoshock
Wheels & Tyres 10
Wheels & Tyres Pulsar N250 Pulsar N160
Tyre Size Front :110/70 - 17 , Rear : 140/70 - 17 Front : 100/80-17 , Rear : 130/70-17
Wheel Size Front : 17 inch, Rear : 17 inch Front : 17 inch, Rear : 17 inch
Wheels Type Alloy Alloy
Tubeless Tyre Tubeless Tubeless
Wheelbase 1351 1358
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
Front Tyre Pressure Rider — 25
Electricals 4
Electricals Pulsar N250 Pulsar N160
Charging Point Yes —
Mobile Connectivity Yes —
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes —
Usb Charging Port Yes Yes
Lights 7
Lights Pulsar N250 Pulsar N160
Tail Light LED LED Tail lamp with Glitter pattern
Drls LED Yes
Projector Headlights Yes —
Led Tail Light Yes —
Distance To Empty Indicator Yes Yes
Low Oil Indicator Yes Yes
Service Due Indicator — Yes
Instrument Cluster 7
Instrument Cluster Pulsar N250 Pulsar N160
Display LCD LCD
Instrument Console Fully Digital Semi-Digital
Odometer Digital Digital
Speedometer Digital Digital
Tripmeter Digital Digital
Techometer Analogue Analogue
Clock Yes Yes
Seat 1
Seat Pulsar N250 Pulsar N160
Seat Type Split Split
Features 3
Features Pulsar N250 Pulsar N160
Additional Features Gear indicator, Range Indicator Gear indicator,Distance to Empty
Navigation Yes —
Call Sms Alerts Yes —
Other 10
Other Pulsar N250 Pulsar N160
Max Power 24.13 bhp @ 8750 rpm 15.68 bhp @ 8750 rpm
Emission Type BS-VI BS6 Phase 2
Engine Type Single cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve, Oil cooled, FI Single cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve, Oil cooled, FI
Body Type Street Bike Street Bikes
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Frame Tubualar Frame Tubular Frame
Adjustable Windshield Yes —
Ignition CDI CDI
Head Light Bi functional LED projector headlamp Bi functional LED projector headlamp with LED DRLs
Turn Signal Lamp LED LED

Price difference

Bajaj Pulsar N250 starts at ₹138,000 and Bajaj Pulsar N160 starts at ₹116,000. Bajaj Pulsar N160 is cheaper by ₹22,000 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Bajaj Pulsar N250 is listed at 44 kmpl; Bajaj Pulsar N160 is listed at 51.6 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar N160 claims 7.6 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for Bajaj Pulsar N250 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 N250 or Bajaj Pulsar N160?
Bajaj Pulsar N250 starts at ₹138,000 and Bajaj Pulsar N160 starts at ₹116,000. Bajaj Pulsar N160 is cheaper by ₹22,000 at expected ex-showroom.
Which has better mileage or range?
Bajaj Pulsar N250 is listed at 44 kmpl; Bajaj Pulsar N160 is listed at 51.6 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar N160 claims 7.6 kmpl more.
Should I buy the Pulsar N250 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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