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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160: Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z starts at ₹190,000 and Bajaj Pulsar NS160 starts at ₹123,694. Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is cheaper by ₹66,306 at expected ex-showroom. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is listed at 32 kmpl; Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is listed at 52.2 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar NS160 claims 20.2 kmpl more.

Comparison overview

Key highlights	Pulsar NS400Z	Pulsar NS160
Expected ex-showroom	₹190,000	₹123,694
Engine	349 cc	160 cc
Mileage	32.0 kmpl	52.2 kmpl
Power	42.42 bhp @ 9000 rpm	17.03 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Top speed	150 kmph	120 kmph

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

₹190,000 Onwards

Bajaj Pulsar NS160

₹123,694 Onwards

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Specifications

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Performance 4

Performance	Pulsar NS400Z	Pulsar NS160
Mileage	32 Kmpl	52.2 Kmpl
Top Speed	150	120
Max Torque	33.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm	14.6 Nm @ 7250 rpm
Mileage City	—	40

Engine 7

Engine	Pulsar NS400Z	Pulsar NS160
Displacement	349.13	160.3
Cooling System	Advanced Liquid Cooling	Oil Cooled
Bore	89	58
No Of Cylinders	1	1
Stroke	56.1	60
Compression Ratio	—	9.8+/-0.5:1
Valve Per Cylinder	—	4

Battery 3

Battery	Pulsar NS400Z	Pulsar NS160
Battery Capacity	12 V,8 AH	DC, 12V, 8Ah
Battery Type	—	VRLA
Low Battery Indicator	—	Yes

Fuel 6

Fuel	Pulsar NS400Z	Pulsar NS160
Fuel Capacity	12	12
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Fuel Supply	—	Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	—	Petrol
Fuel Reserve	—	2.4

Dimensions 7

Dimensions	Pulsar NS400Z	Pulsar NS160
Ground Clearance	165	170
Height	1057	1060
Kerb Weight	176	152
Length	1990	2017
Passenger Footrest	Yes	Yes
Seat Height	805	—
Width	846	804

Transmission 3

Transmission	Pulsar NS400Z	Pulsar NS160
Clutch	Assist & Slipper clutch	Wet, Multi-Plate
Gear Box	6 Speed	5 Speed
Transmission	Manual	Chain Drive

Brakes 6

Brakes	Pulsar NS400Z	Pulsar NS160
Rear Brake	Disc	Disc
Abs	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel
Front Brake	Disc	Disc
Switchable Abs	Yes	—
Front Brake Diameter	320	300
Rear Brake Diameter	230	230

Suspension 2

Suspension	Pulsar NS400Z	Pulsar NS160
Suspension Front	43 mm USD	37 mm USD
Suspension Rear	Monoshock with Nitrox, 6 step adjustable	Nitrox mono shock

Wheels & Tyres 6

Wheels & Tyres	Pulsar NS400Z	Pulsar NS160
Tyre Size	Front: 110/70 - 17 / Rear: 150/60 - 17	Front : 100/80-17 52 P , Rear : 130/70-17 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	1344	1372
Radial Tyre	—	Yes

Electricals 3

Electricals	Pulsar NS400Z	Pulsar NS160
Mobile Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Usb Charging Port	Yes	Yes

Lights 5

Lights	Pulsar NS400Z	Pulsar NS160
Tail Light	LED	LED
Projector Headlights	Yes	—
Led Tail Light	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty Indicator	—	Yes

Instrument Cluster 7

Instrument Cluster	Pulsar NS400Z	Pulsar NS160
Display	LCD	LCD Display
Instrument Console	Digital	Analogue and Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Digital	—
Clock	Yes	Yes

Seat 1

Seat	Pulsar NS400Z	Pulsar NS160
Seat Type	Split	Split

Features 3

Features	Pulsar NS400Z	Pulsar NS160
Music Control	Yes	—
Navigation	Yes	Yes
Call Sms Alerts	Yes	Yes

Other 11

Other	Pulsar NS400Z	Pulsar NS160
Max Power	42.42 bhp @ 9000 rpm	17.03 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Emission Type	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Engine Type	Liquid Cooled, 4V, DOHC with DLC coated finger followers	Oil Cooled, Twin Spark, 4-Value FI Engine
Body Type	Street Bike	Street Bike
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Frame	Perimeter Frame	Perimeter Frame
Head Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	Bulb
Stepup Seat	Yes	Yes
Braking Type	—	Dual Channel ABS
Pilot Lamps	—	Yes

Price difference

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z starts at ₹190,000 and Bajaj Pulsar NS160 starts at ₹123,694. Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is cheaper by ₹66,306 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is listed at 32 kmpl; Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is listed at 52.2 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar NS160 claims 20.2 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z 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 NS400Z or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z starts at ₹190,000 and Bajaj Pulsar NS160 starts at ₹123,694. Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is cheaper by ₹66,306 at expected ex-showroom.

Which has better mileage or range?

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is listed at 32 kmpl; Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is listed at 52.2 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar NS160 claims 20.2 kmpl more.

Should I buy the Pulsar NS400Z 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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