Bajaj Pulsar NS160 — RevSync Review
The Pulsar NS160 brings a compact, sharp-edged streetfighter package: a high-revving 160 cc oil-cooled motor, hardware tuned for agile city riding and an unexpectedly rich electronics suite for the segment.
Jump to Full SpecificationsFirst Impressions & Ride Summary
The Pulsar NS160 is compact, alert and designed around city-first performance. The 160.3 cc oil-cooled, twin-spark, 4-valve engine revs eagerly to its 9,000 rpm peak (17.2 PS) and produces a useful 14.6 Nm at 7,250 rpm — a combination that keeps the bike lively through urban roll-ons and offers steady highway cruising at moderate speeds.
Design & Ergonomics
Sharp tank shrouds, projector headlamp with LED DRL and a compact tail define the NS160. Seat height and slim waist make it approachable for a wide range of riders; upright ergonomics suit city traffic and short to medium commutes.
Engine & Performance
The 160.3 cc DOHC-style head (4-valve, twin-spark) with oil cooling produces a high-revving character. Peak numbers favour a mid-to-high rev riding style — the bike is happiest carried through the middle of the rev-range for brisk overtakes.
Handling, Chassis & Suspension
Perimeter frame, 1372 mm wheelbase, telescopic front forks (anti-friction bushes) and Nitrox rear monoshock provide agile steering and stable mid-speed behaviour. Ground clearance (170 mm) is healthy for Indian roads.
Brakes & Safety
300 mm front and 230 mm rear discs working with dual-channel ABS deliver predictable stopping and improved rider confidence under emergency braking and wet surfaces.
Electronics & Features
Fully digital LCD with Bluetooth enables turn-by-turn prompts, call/SMS alerts, gear position indicator, distance-to-empty, real-time mileage and service reminders. Lighting mixes a halogen projector headlamp with LED DRL and LED tail lamp.
Full Specifications
Engine & Performance
- Engine Type
- Single-cylinder, 4-valve, twin-spark, oil-cooled, FI (DTS-i) — BS6 Phase 2
- Displacement
- 160.3 cc
- Max Power
- 17.2 PS @ 9,000 rpm
- Max Torque
- 14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
- Compression Ratio
- ~9.8 : 1
- Claimed Top Speed
- ~120 km/h
Transmission & Drivetrain
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
- Clutch
- Wet multi-plate
- Final Drive
- Chain
Chassis, Suspension & Wheels
- Frame
- Perimeter steel
- Front Suspension
- Telescopic forks with anti-friction bushes
- Rear Suspension
- Nitrox monoshock with canister
- Wheels & Tyres
- Front 100/80-17 tubeless (alloy); Rear 130/70-17 tubeless (alloy)
Brakes & Safety
- Front Brake
- 300 mm disc + ABS
- Rear Brake
- 230 mm disc + ABS
- ABS
- Dual-channel ABS (standard)
Dimensions & Weight
- Length × Width × Height
- 2017 mm × 804 mm × 1060 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1372 mm
- Seat Height
- 805 mm
- Ground Clearance
- 170 mm
- Kerb Weight
- ~152–153 kg
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 12 L
Features & Electricals
- Instrument Cluster
- Fully digital LCD with Bluetooth
- Connectivity
- Turn-by-turn navigation prompts, call/SMS alerts, distance-to-empty, real-time mileage, service reminder
- Ride Modes
- Road / Rain / Off-road
- Lighting
- Halogen projector headlamp with LED DRL; LED tail lamp
- Claimed Mileage
- 40–52 kmpl (varies by conditions)