Bajaj Pulsar 160 NS

What’s Good

The design of Bajaj Pulsar NS 160 is borrowed from the Bajaj Pulsar NS 200. The NS 160 gets muscular and aggressive styling to keep that spirit of a street bike. Up front, one gets a sharp-looking headlight and there is a chiselled fuel tank and extensions if we move ahead which will grab your attention.

• Stepped Spilt Seats
• Narrower Rear Section
• Sleek Tail Lamp
• Broader Rear Tyre
• Tyre Hugger

Power and mileage

The Pulsar NS 160 has a new 160cc motor. The 160.3cc motor is based on the 150cc engine which was present in the discontinued Bajaj Pulsar AS 150. The engine of Pulsar NS 160 develops 15.5PS at 8,500 rpm and 14.6Nm at 6,500 rpm.

• Displacement : 160.3cc
• Power: 15.3 bhp @ 8,500 rpm
• Torque: 14.6 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
• 5-Speed Gearbox
• Top Speed: 120Kmph

Ride and Handling

The riding position is same like Pulsar NS 200 with clip-on handlebars and marginally rear-set footpegs which results in a sportier yet comfortable riding posture. The 805mm saddle height is significantly higher than its competitors. The new Pulsar has 80 section rubber at the front and relatively slimmer 110 section rear is great for mileage.

• Front suspension: Telescopic Forks
• Rear suspension: Monoshock
• Front brake type: Disc
• Rear brake type: Drum

Safety features

The Pulsar 160NS features a segment-first oil-cooling system, which can keep the powertrain running cool. Altogether, the promising suspension setup and braking specs boost a confidence the rider. list of additional safety features is as follows.

• Pass Switch
• Turn Indicators
• Headlight bulb type: H4 (12V 55/60W)
• LED Tail Lamp
• Audible Horn

Verdict

The Bajaj Pulsar NS 160 costs Rs 78,363 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The aggressive styling will pull the youngsters who want their bike to stand out from the crowd. So, it's really a budgeted, stylish and premium commuter from Bajaj stable that can easily make any buyer with such aggressive, combative characteristics.