Bajaj launches Pulsar N160 at ₹ 1.23 Lakh (Ex-showroom, Delhi). This new Pulsar model is available in two variants – single channel ABS and dual channel ABS (₹1.28 lakh), and it takes on the Yamaha FZ, TVS Apache RTR 160 4V and Suzuki Gixxer.
Design-wise, the Pulsar N160 is almost identical to the bigger Pulsar N250. The new model sports the same LED projector headlamps – slim LED daytime running lamps on either side – fuel tank, tank extension, split seat, alloy wheels and tail-lights as the Pulsar N250. However, the Pulsar N160 gets an underbelly exhaust in place of the side-slung unit on the Pulsar N250.
In terms of colours, the single channel ABS version gets Caribbean Blue, Racing Red and Techno Gray options, while the dual channel ABS version – a segment first – is available only in the Brooklyn Black shade.
The Pulsar N160 is equipped with a USB charging port, a 14-litre fuel tank and a Digi-Analog instrument cluster that displays gear position, clock, fuel economy and range.
The new Pulsar N160 is powered by a new 164.82cc, 2-valve, oil-cooled, single cylinder engine producing 16hp at 8,750rpm and 14.65Nm at 6,750rpm, sending power through a 5-speed gearbox. The new Pulsar N160 puts out 1.2hp less than the Pulsar NS160’s 160cc, 4 valve engine, but it is on par in terms of torque.
In terms of suspension, Bajaj has given the Pulsar N160 37mm telescopic fork at the front and mono shock at the rear. The motorcycle rides on 17-inch wheels with 100/80-17 front tyre and 130/70-17 rear tyre. Braking is handled by a 300mm front disc on the dual-channel ABS version and a 280mm front disc on the single channel version – both get a 230mm rear disc. The single channel variant tips the scales at 152 kg and the dual channel variant weighs 154 kg.