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    Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Royal Enfield Classic 500

    BikeWale brings you comparison of Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and Royal Enfield Classic 500. The ex-showroom price of Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is ₹ 1,24,612 and Royal Enfield Classic 500 is ₹ 2,01,626. Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is available in 4 colours and 3 variants and Royal Enfield Classic 500 is available in 1 colour. 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 Royal Enfield Classic 500.

    Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Royal Enfield Classic 500 Comparison Overview

    Key HighlightsPulsar NS160Classic 500
    Price₹ 1,24,612₹ 2,01,626
    Capacity160.3 cc499 cc
    Power17.03 bhp @ 9000 rpm 27.2 bhp @ 5250 rpm
    Economy42 kmpl33 kmpl
    Bajaj Pulsar NS160

    Bajaj

    Pulsar NS160

    Single Channel ABS
    ₹ 1,24,612
    Avg. Ex-Showroom price
    VS
    Royal Enfield Classic 500

    Royal Enfield

    Classic 500

    ABS
    ₹ 2,01,626
    Last Recorded Price
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    Pulsar NS160
    Single Channel ABS
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    Classic 500
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            Specifications

            • Power & Performance

              Displacement (cc)
              		160.3499
              Max Power17.03 bhp @ 9,000 rpm27.2 bhp @ 5,250 rpm
              Max Torque14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm41.3 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
              Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)
              		52.2--
              Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)
              		4233
              Riding Range (Km)
              		504446
              Top Speed (Kmph)
              		120--
              Riding Modes--
              Transmission5 Speed Manual5 Speed Manual
              Transmission Type
              		Chain DriveChain Drive
              Gear Shifting Pattern
              		1 Down 4 Up--
              Cylinders
              		11
              Bore (mm)
              		5884
              Stroke (mm)
              		60.790
              Valves Per Cylinder
              		42
              Compression Ratio
              		9.8+/-0.5:18.5 : 1
              Ignition
              		CDI--
              Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)
              		22
              Cooling System
              		Oil CooledAir Cooled
              Clutch
              		Wet Multiplate--
              Fuel Delivery SystemFuel Injection--
              Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
              		1213.5
              Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)
              		2.42.5
              Emission Standard
              		BS6 Phase 2BS4
              Fuel Type
              		PetrolPetrol

            • Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

              Front Suspension
              		Telescopic with Anti-friction BushTelescopic, 35mm Forks, 130mm Travel
              Rear Suspension
              		Nitrox mono shock absorber with CanisterTwin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjus
              Braking System
              		Single Channel ABSDual Channel ABS
              Front Brake Type
              		DiscDisc
              Front Brake Size (mm)
              		260280
              Caliper - Front2 Piston--
              Rear Brake Type
              		DiscDisc
              Rear Brake Size (mm)
              		230240
              Caliper - Rear1 Piston--
              Wheel Type
              		AlloySpoke
              Front Wheel Size (inch)
              		1719
              Rear Wheel Size (inch)
              		1718
              Front Tyre Size
              		100/80 - 1790/90 - 19(Domestic), 90/90 - 18(Export)
              Rear Tyre Size
              		130/70 - 17120/80 - 18(Domestic), 110/80 - 18(Export)
              Tyre Type
              		TubelessTubed
              Radial Tyres
              Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)25--
              Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)28--
              Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)25--
              Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)32--

            • Dimensions & Chassis

              Kerb Weight (kg)
              		152190
              Seat Height (mm)
              		805800
              Ground Clearance (mm)
              		176135
              Overall Length (mm)
              		2,0172,140
              Overall Width (mm)
              		803.5790
              Overall Height (mm)
              		1,0601,090
              Wheelbase (mm)
              		1,3721,360
              Chassis Type
              		Perimeter FrameSingle Downtube,Using Engine As Stressed Member

            • Manufacturer Warranty

              Standard Warranty (Year)5--
              Standard Warranty (Km)75000--

            • Service & Maintenance Schedule

              Free Services
              		3 Free Services (9500-10000 Kms/360 Days)NA

            Features

            • Instrument Cluster

              Touch Screen Display
              		--
              Instrument ConsoleSemi-Digital--
              Odometer
              		DigitalAnalogue
              Speedometer
              		DigitalAnalogue
              Fuel Guage
              Digital Fuel Guage
              Hazard Warning Indicator--
              Average Speed Indicator--
              OTA UpdatesNot Available--
              Call/SMS Alerts--
              Geo Fencing
              		--
              Distance to Empty Indicator--
              Tachometer
              		Analogue--
              Stand Alarm
              No. of Tripmeters
              		2--
              Tripmeter Type
              		Digital--
              Gear Indicator--
              Low Fuel Indicator
              Low Oil Indicator
              Low Battery Indicator
              Clock
              Service Reminder Indicator--
              Battery
              		DC, 12V, 8Ah VRLA12 volt, 14 Ah

            • Storage

              Front Storage Box--
              Under Seat Storage--

            • Mobile App Connectivity

              Mobile App Connectivity
              		--

            • Light System

              DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
              		--
              AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
              		--
              Shift Light
              Headlight Type
              		Halogen Bulb--
              Brake/Tail Light
              		LED--
              Turn Signal
              		Halogen Bulb--
              Pass Light

            • GPS & Charging

              GPS & Navigation
              		--
              USB Charging Port
              		--

            • Switchgear

              Riding Modes Switch--
              Traction Control--
              Cruise ControlNot Available--
              Hazard Warning Switch--
              Start Type
              		Kick and ElectricElectric Start
              Killswitch

            • Pillion Comfort

              Stepped Seat
              Pillion Backrest
              Pillion Grabrail
              Pillion Seat
              Pillion Footrest

            • Additional Features

              Front Suspension Preload Adjuster--
              Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster--
              Additional FeaturesSplit Grab Rails--

            User Reviews

            Overall Rating

            4.6/5

            1421 Ratings

            4.7/5

            354 Ratings

            Rating Parameters

            4.7Visual Appeal

            4.7Visual Appeal

            4.3Reliability

            4.4Reliability

            4.6Performance

            4.6Performance

            4.4Comfort

            4.6Comfort

            4.1Service Experience

            4.3Service Experience

            4.4Maintenance cost

            5.0Maintenance cost

            4.2Value for Money

            4.7Value for Money

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            FAQs about Pulsar NS160 & Classic 500

            Q: Which bike is better Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Royal Enfield Classic 500?
            According to our average user rating, Royal Enfield Classic 500 has a score of 4.7/5 while Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is rated 4.6/5.
            Q: Which bike among Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and Royal Enfield Classic 500 is cheaper?
            Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is the cheapest among these bikes.
            Q: Which bike between Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and Royal Enfield Classic 500 has a better mileage?
            Bajaj Pulsar NS160 (42 kmpl) has a better mileage than Royal Enfield Classic 500 (33 kmpl).
            Q: Which bike is heavier Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Royal Enfield Classic 500?
            Royal Enfield Classic 500 is heavier (190 kg) than Bajaj Pulsar NS160 (152 kg).

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