Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Launched At Rs 78,368

The Pulsar NS160 is a lower capacity version of the NS200 and shares everything with its elder sibling except for the scaled down engine, skinnier tyres and smaller brakes

The Bajaj Pulsar NS 160 was first showcased at a dealers’ meet in Turkey last year. The bike had hit dealerships in India a few days ago and has finally been launched in the country. Except for the revised 160 graphics, the entire bike looks identical to the NS200. It is powered by a 160.3cc oil-cooled DTS-i engine which develops 15.5PS of power @ 8500rpm and a peak torque of 14.6Nm @ 6500rpm, mated to a five-speed gearbox. The Pulsar NS 160 gets the same perimeter frame chassis as the NS200. Suspension duties are done by the same telescopic forks with anti-friction bush at the front and nitrox monoshock at the rear.

The NS160 gets skinnier tubeless tyres with 80/100 R17 section at the front and 110/80 R17 section at the rear. Braking duties are handled by downsized 240mm petal discs (280mm disc on the NS200) at the front and a 130mm drum (230mm disc on the NS200) setup at the rear. The bike gets 12 litres of fuel tank capacity and weighs 142kg. It is offered in three colours - Saffire Blue, Passion Red and Glossy Pewter Grey.
Commenting on the launch of the NS160, Mr Eric Vas, president – Motorcycles, Bajaj Auto Ltd., said, “The new generation Pulsar NS160 offers a combination of raw power, aggressive styling and superior performance that no other bike in its segment can match. The bike is designed to cater to the young and dynamic motorcycle enthusiast who is evolved, restless and demands performance and style in his everyday riding routine, Today 70% of the sports biking segment is dominated by the 150-160cc motorcycles. The NS160 will target a fast growing segment of customers who want to stay in this cc band but need the best in technology and performance. The Pulsar brand has been the market leader of sports bikes in India for the last 16 years. With the launch of NS160, we aim to strengthen our leadership in sports motorcycles.”

The Pulsar NS160 is priced at Rs. 78,368 (ex-showroom, Delhi) and faces competition from already established market leaders like the Suzuki Gixxer, Honda Hornet and the Yamaha FZ-S.