Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Suzuki Gixxer

BikeWale brings you comparison of Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and Suzuki Gixxer. The ex-showroom price of Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is ₹ 1,14,954 and Suzuki Gixxer is ₹ 1,20,052. Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is available in 3 colours and 1 variant and Suzuki Gixxer 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 NS160 and Suzuki Gixxer.

Pulsar NS160 vs Gixxer Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Pulsar NS160	Gixxer
Price	₹ 1,14,954	₹ 1,20,052
Capacity	160.3 cc	155 cc
Power	17.03 bhp @ 9000 rpm	13.41 bhp @ 8000 rpm
Economy	42 kmpl	45 kmpl

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Pulsar NS160

Version
Twin Disc - ABS - BS VI

Avg. Ex-showroom
₹ 1,14,954
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Gixxer

Version
Single Channel ABS - BS VI

Avg. Ex-showroom
₹ 1,20,052
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Pulsar NS160
Twin Disc - ABS - BS VI
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Gixxer
Single Channel ABS - BS VI
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	17.03 bhp @ 9,000 rpm	13.41 bhp @ 8,000 rpm
Max Torque	14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm	13.8 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	160.3	155
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	58	56
Stroke (mm)	60.7	62.9
Valves Per Cylinder	4	2
Compression Ratio	9.8+/-0.5:1	--
Ignition	DTS-i	Digital CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	2	1
Cooling System	Oil Cooled	Air 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	--
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	12	12
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	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	504	540
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	45
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	--

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)	260	--
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	230	--
Calliper Type	--	--
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	90/90 -17 49 P Tubeless	100/80-17M/C 52P
Rear Tyre Size	120/80 -17 61 P Tubeless	140/60R17M/C 63P
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	No	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	25	29
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	28	33
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	25	29
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	33
Front Suspension	Telescopic with Anti-friction Bush	Telescopic
Rear Suspension	Nitrox mono shock absorber with Canister	Swing Arm

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	151	141
Overall Length (mm)	2,017	2,020
Overall Width (mm)	803.5	800
Overall Height (mm)	1,060	1,035
Wheelbase (mm)	1,372	1,335
Ground Clearance (mm)	177	160
Seat Height (mm)	--	795
Chassis Type	Perimeter Frame	--

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	5	2
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	75000 Kilometers	30000 Kilometers

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	No
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	Digital
Stand Alarm	Yes	No
Stepped Seat	Yes	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	1
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	No
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	Yes	Yes
Electric System	12 V DC	--
Battery	12V Full DC MF	Maintenance free 12V, 3Ah
Headlight Type	Halogen	LED Head Lamp
Headlight Bulb Type	H4 (12V 55/60W)	--
Brake/Tail Light	LED Taillamp	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	Split Grab Rails	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Gets a tractable engine
- Good ride and handling
- Affordable spare parts
- Easy to ride in the city
- Gets a smooth and potent engine
- Offers comfortable ergonomics
Could be better
- Old-looking instrument cluster
- It gets skinnier rear tyre as compared to its rivals
- The parts tend to wear out soon
- Ride quality is moderately stiff
- Headlamp illumination could be better

Reviews


Overall rating	4.6(1194 ratings) 374 reviews	4.3(169 ratings) 72 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4	4
Reliability	4	4
Performance	4	4
Comfort	4	4
Service Experience	4	3
Maintenance cost	4	4
Extra Features	4	4

Reviews

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Nice bike

Nice bike and speed also is class. It's a fantastic bike. I am bought it 2 years back

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Best bike

Best bike in 255 cc engine category. Everything is perfect in this bike from designs

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