Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Rear Disc ABS

What’s Good

The Pulsar NS 160 has been updated with new features and colour options in order to pull a wide range of buyers. Well, the registered alteration is mostly at the skin, mechanicals are retained unchanged. However, with this 2018 calendar year model, the automaker’s focus was on improving the safety of this naked beast. So we now see a rear disc among its equipment. Other changes include

• Refined Iteration
• New Paint Scheme with Graphics Job
• LED DRLs
• Engine Start/Kill Switch
• New Alloy Wheels
• Auto Cancelling Turn Indicators
• Semi-Digital Instrument Console

Riding and handling

2018 Bajaj Pulsar NS 160 is crafted on the same perimeter frame of the NS 200. However, the wheel size is quite less comparatively which could harm the riding quality. Well, the suspension setup comprising the similar conventional telescopic forks up front and monoshock at the rear. Handling, for which the Pulsar is recognized across the country, from the provided handlebar and riding position inspired by elder sibling NS 200, is up to the mark. One can easily manoeuvre the vehicle not only while highway speeding but also in traffic conditions.

Power and mileage

Beneath the fuel tank, the new 2018 Pulsar NS 160 Rear Disc is continued with the same 160 cc, single cylinder, oil cooled, 4 valve engine. The mill is rated to develop 15.5 PS power and transmitting 14.6 Nm of torque to the rear wheel via a mated five-speed gearbox.

• 160cc Engine Displacement
• Oil-Cooled, Single-Cylinder Engine
• 15.5 PS of Maximum Power
• 14.6 Nm of Peak Torque
• Five Speed Gearbox

Safety:

The Pulsar is one of the outstanding performers in the premium commuter segment. Not only in terms of cruising hard but also in terms of handling and braking the motorcycle is highly popular across the country. The new Pulsar NS 160 has been improved with in terms of braking with the introduction of a rear disc brake. Well, the ABS is not offered yet but expected to be provided soon.

Verdict:

Priced at INR 1 lakh on road, Bangalore, the Pulsar 160 NS Rear Disc will take competition with the likes of Suzuki Gixxer, Yamaha FZ-S 2.0 and the Honda CB Hornet 160R in the segment. Also, the Pulsar NS has such charm among enthusiasts that it can easily undercut rivals and can give a tough competition.