Bajaj Pulsar NS160 : The Bajaj Pulsar NS160 stands out in a market flooded with commuter bikes and expensive sports motorcycles. It’s not your average entry-level bike—it’s a clever mix of style, performance, and everyday usability. Whether you’re zipping through city traffic or enjoying a weekend ride, the NS160 delivers a fun and comfortable experience.
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Design: Aggressive Looks with Smart Features
The Pulsar NS160 has a bold, sporty design that catches the eye. It comes with sharp twin-pod headlights, a muscular fuel tank, and a split-seat setup. The blacked-out engine and bronze-colored wheels add to its stylish look, while the LED taillight gives it a modern touch. What’s impressive is how Bajaj has balanced looks with practicality. The riding posture is slightly forward-leaning for a sporty feel but remains comfortable for long rides. The seat is firm yet cushioned enough to handle rough roads without sacrificing comfort.
Engine Performance: Smooth and Punchy
The 160cc, oil-cooled single-cylinder engine finds at the heart of the NS160 is a powerhouse that generates 17.2 PS and 14.6 Nm of torque. Those numbers are not massive but the bike feels quick overall in practical conditions. Smooth power delivery makes it easy to navigate city driving The engine jumps off and runs well due to Bajaj Triple Spark ignition system, which provides better combustion of fuel and thus giving a consistent performance.
Handling and Suspension: Built for Indian Roads
The NS160 has a perimeter frame (just like its big brother the NS200) for good high-speed stability but with agility in a narrow space. Suspension consists of 37mm telescopic forks up front and a Nitrox mono-shock at the rear, the setup is every bit highway finesse and brick-busted roads. The 140 mm rear tire gives a grip and not the others agility for easy cornering and avoiding potholes.
Fuel Efficiency: Great Mileage for a Sporty Bike
Although pretty sporty, the NS160 isn’t going to sip fuel. Bajaj says normal road conditions will give mileage between 45-50 kmpl, and real-world tests validate the claims. The bike gets a decent range considering it comes with 12l fuel tank for daily use and some highway too.
Features: Practical and Useful
The NS160 comes with an semi-digital console that shows the basic information of speed, gear, mileage and so on. Second having single channel ABS for more reliable stop, an LED taillight for the see-ability and tires that will never tube. It doesn’t do fancy stuff like Bluetooth, but it hits all the basics in a plainer, down to business riding way.
Ownership Experience: Low Maintenance, High Fun
Bajaj bikes are super cheap to maintain and this NS160 is very less maintenance like the others in the series. Heat buildup is minimized by oil-cooled engine for durability Long-lasting, affordable spare parts and readily available servicing (even in villages).
Final Verdict: A Well-Rounded Sports Bike
The Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is a great all-rounder that offers:
- Sporty performance without compromising ride comfort
- A relaxed yet engaging riding posture
- Confident handling in cities and on highways
- Excellent fuel efficiency for budget-conscious riders
Only a couple of bike actually manage to be this much fun and functional for daily use (it’s the NS160) in a perfect package. Is a convincing contender for the bike that excites to ride, but isn’t so silly it makes no sense for daily use; .
