Which bike is better Bajaj Pulsar 180 or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

According to our average user rating, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 has a score of 4.6/5 while Bajaj Pulsar 180 is rated 4.5/5.

Which bike among Bajaj Pulsar 180 and Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is cheaper?

Bajaj Pulsar 180 is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike between Bajaj Pulsar 180 and Bajaj Pulsar NS160 has a better mileage?

Bajaj Pulsar 180 (42 kmpl) has a better mileage than Bajaj Pulsar NS160 (41 kmpl).

Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160

BikeWale brings you comparison of Bajaj Pulsar 180 and Bajaj Pulsar NS160. The ex-showroom price of Bajaj Pulsar 180 is ₹ 1,14,936 and Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is ₹ 1,17,796. Bajaj Pulsar 180 is available in 3 colours and 1 variant and Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is available in 3 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Bajaj Pulsar 180 and Bajaj Pulsar NS160.

Pulsar 180 vs Pulsar NS160 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Pulsar 180	Pulsar NS160
Price	₹ 1,14,936	₹ 1,17,796
Capacity	178.6 cc	160.3 cc
Power	16.76 bhp @ 8500 rpm	17.03 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Economy	42 kmpl	41 kmpl

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₹ 1,14,936

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Pulsar NS160

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Twin Disc - ABS - BS VI

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₹ 1,17,796

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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	16.76 bhp @ 8,500 rpm	17.03 bhp @ 9,000 rpm
Max Torque	14.52 Nm @ 6,500 rpm	14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	178.6	160.3
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	63.5	58
Stroke (mm)	56.4	60.7
Valves Per Cylinder	2	4
Compression Ratio	9.8 +/- 0.3 : 1	9.8+/-0.5:1
Ignition	Digital Twin Spark Ignition	DTS-i
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	2	2
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Oil Cooled
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 4 Up	1 Down 4 Up
Clutch	Wet multiplate	Wet Multiplate
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	15	12
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	3.2	2.4
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	630	492
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	42	41
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	122	120

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Single Channel ABS	Single Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	280	260
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	230	230
Calliper Type	Dual Piston	Dual Piston
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	90/90 - 17	90/90 -17
Rear Tyre Size	120/80 - 17	120/80 -17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	No	No
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	28	25
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	30	28
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	28	25
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	32
Front Suspension	Telescopic with Anti Friction Bush	Telescopic with Anti-friction Bush
Rear Suspension	5 way adjustable, Nitrox shock absorber	Nitrox mono shock absorber with Canister

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	151	151
Overall Length (mm)	2,035	2,017
Overall Width (mm)	765	803.5
Overall Height (mm)	1,115	1,060
Wheelbase (mm)	1,345	1,372
Ground Clearance (mm)	165	176
Seat Height (mm)	790	805
Chassis Type	Double Cradle	Perimeter Frame

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	5	5
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	75000 Kilometers	75000 Kilometers

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB charging port	No	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stepped Seat	Yes	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	No	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	No	Yes
Battery	12V Full DC MF	12V Full DC MF
Headlight Type	Halogen	Halogen
Brake/Tail Light	LED Taillamp	LED Taillamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	Split Grab Rails	Split Grab Rails

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Good performance figure
- One of the most affordable in the segment
- Cheap to maintain
- Gets a tractable engine
- Good ride and handling
- Affordable spare parts
Could be better
- Outdated design
- Lacks modern features
- Lacks good fit and finish
- Old-looking instrument cluster
- It gets skinnier rear tyre as compared to its rivals
- The parts tend to wear out soon

Colors


Available Colours	Volcanic Red Pearl White Sparkle Black	Burnt Red Metallic Pearl White Pewter Grey

Reviews


Overall rating	4.5(39 ratings) 9 reviews	4.6(1230 ratings) 383 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.5	4.6
Reliability	4.0	4.3
Performance	4.5	4.6
Comfort	4.4	4.4
Service Experience	3.9	4.1

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This pulsar 180cc bike i have purchased on April , 2016. The total run is almost 1100

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Best and Beast

Performance and handling are super. The exterior looks are good and best bike. Major

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FAQs About Pulsar 180 & Pulsar NS160

Q: Which bike is better Bajaj Pulsar 180 or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

A: According to our average user rating, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 has a score of 4.6/5 while Bajaj Pulsar 180 is rated 4.5/5.
Q: Which bike among Bajaj Pulsar 180 and Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is cheaper?

A: Bajaj Pulsar 180 is the cheapest among these bikes.
Q: Which bike between Bajaj Pulsar 180 and Bajaj Pulsar NS160 has a better mileage?

A: Bajaj Pulsar 180 (42 kmpl) has a better mileage than Bajaj Pulsar NS160 (41 kmpl).

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