Which bike is better Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Yamaha FZ FI?

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

Which bike among Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and Yamaha FZ FI is cheaper?

Yamaha FZ FI is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike between Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and Yamaha FZ FI has a better mileage?

Yamaha FZ FI (45.5 kmpl) has a better mileage than Bajaj Pulsar NS160 (41 kmpl).

Which bike is heavier Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Yamaha FZ FI?

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is heavier (151 kg) than Yamaha FZ FI (135 kg).

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Yamaha FZ FI

BikeWale brings you comparison of Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and Yamaha FZ FI. The ex-showroom price of Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is ₹ 1,17,932 and Yamaha FZ FI is ₹ 1,12,594. Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is available in 3 colours and 1 variant and Yamaha FZ FI is available in 2 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 Yamaha FZ FI.

Pulsar NS160 vs FZ FI Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Pulsar NS160	FZ FI
Price	₹ 1,17,932	₹ 1,12,594
Capacity	160.3 cc	149 cc
Power	17.03 bhp @ 9000 rpm	12.2 bhp @ 7250 rpm
Economy	41 kmpl	45.5 kmpl

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Pulsar NS160

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Twin Disc - ABS - BS VI

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₹ 1,17,932

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FZ FI

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BS VI [2021]

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₹ 1,12,594

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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	17.03 bhp @ 9,000 rpm	12.2 bhp @ 7,250 rpm
Max Torque	14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm	13.3 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	160.3	149
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	58	57.3
Stroke (mm)	60.7	57.9
Valves Per Cylinder	4	2
Compression Ratio	9.8+/-0.5:1	9.6:1
Ignition	DTS-i	Transistor Controlled Ignition
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	Wet, Multi-Disc
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	12	13
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	2.4	2
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	492	592
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.	41	45.5
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	120	115

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	282
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	230	220
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	100/80 - 17
Rear Tyre Size	120/80 -17	140/60 - R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	No	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	25	26
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	28	30
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	25	26
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	30
Front Suspension	Telescopic with Anti-friction Bush	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Nitrox mono shock absorber with Canister	7-Step Adjustable Monocross Suspension

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	151	135
Overall Length (mm)	2,017	1,990
Overall Width (mm)	803.5	780
Overall Height (mm)	1,060	1,080
Wheelbase (mm)	1,372	1,330
Ground Clearance (mm)	176	165
Seat Height (mm)	805	790
Chassis Type	Perimeter Frame	Diamond

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	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	Yes
GPS & Navigation	No	Yes
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	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	No
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	No
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Battery	12V Full DC MF	12V,4.0AH(10H)
Headlight Type	Halogen	LED Headlamp
Brake/Tail Light	LED Taillamp	12V,21/5W×1
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	Split Grab Rails	In-Built Side Stand Engine cut-off Switch

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Gets a tractable engine
- Good ride and handling
- Affordable spare parts
- Gets a comfortable riding position
- Quite easy to ride it in the city
- The 149cc engine offers decent fuel efficiency
Could be better
- Old-looking instrument cluster
- It gets skinnier rear tyre as compared to its rivals
- The parts tend to wear out soon
- Some cycle parts don't have good quality
- It has limited service reach
- Quite expensive than some of its rivals

Colors


Available Colours	Burnt Red Metallic Pearl White Pewter Grey	Racing Blue Metallic Black

Reviews


Overall rating	4.6(1242 ratings) 384 reviews	4.6(302 ratings) 95 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.6	4.6
Reliability	4.3	4.5
Performance	4.6	4.7
Comfort	4.4	4.5
Service Experience	4.1	4.3
Maintenance cost	4.5	4.1
Value for Money	4.2	4.2
Extra Features	4.5	4.4

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FAQs About Pulsar NS160 & FZ FI

Q: Which bike is better Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Yamaha FZ FI?

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

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

A: Yamaha FZ FI (45.5 kmpl) has a better mileage than Bajaj Pulsar NS160 (41 kmpl).
Q: Which bike is heavier Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Yamaha FZ FI?

A: Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is heavier (151 kg) than Yamaha FZ FI (135 kg).

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