Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Bajaj Pulsar N160 Packs Bigger Thrills Into Smaller Displacement
The Bajaj Pulsar N160 is a motorcycle with a 165-cc engine.
The reviewer says it feels quicker and more exciting than an older 180-cc Pulsar.
It starts strongly and has good power in the middle of its speed range.
This makes it useful and fun in city traffic.
Its seat is comfortable, and its 151-kg weight makes it easier to handle when stopping often.
The brakes also help the rider feel confident.
However, the bike loses some power when pushed near its highest speed, and some plastic parts could feel more expensive.
Bajaj sells it in two versions aimed at college students and young professionals.
The 165-cc Bajaj Pulsar N160 feels faster and punchier than the reviewer’s older Pulsar 180.
Its strong low-end start and mid-range performance suit lively urban riding, while highway top-end power is more modest.
The motorcycle weighs 151 kg and offers a comfortable seat, balanced chassis, and confidence-inspiring braking.
The review criticizes the N160’s quickly tapering top-end power and less-premium switchgear and panel fitments.
The N160 S costs Rs 1.34 lakh and the N160 SS costs Rs 1.43 lakh, ex-showroom.
- Who
- Bajaj and riders considering the Pulsar N160, particularly college students and young professionals.
- What
- A review of the new 165-cc Bajaj Pulsar N160 streetfighter motorcycle.
- When
- The reviewer assessed it after a day of riding, 22 years after buying an original Pulsar 180.
- Where
- The test ride took place in Gurgaon; the review also compares a Punjab-to-Delhi ride.
- Why
- The motorcycle is designed to combine daily practicality, aggressive styling, and sporty performance.
- Engine displacement
- 165 cc
- Kerb weight
- 151 kg
- Variants
- N160 S and N160 SS
- N160 S price
- Rs 1.34 lakh, ex-showroom
- N160 SS price
- Rs 1.43 lakh, ex-showroom
- Strengths
- Explosive start, strong mid-range, balanced chassis, comfortable seat, and responsive braking
- Shortcomings
- Top-end power tapers quickly; switchgear plastics and panel fitments could be more premium