Pulsar N160 vs Pulsar NS160: Engine and gearbox
The new Bajaj Pulsar N160 is powered by a 164.8cc engine with a two-valve head, whereas the NS160’s is a 160.3cc engine with a 4-valve head. There is a slight distinction in energy figures as nicely. The NS is barely extra highly effective with 17.2 hp, in contrast to the N’s 16 hp. The torque, nevertheless, is comparable at 14.65 Nm for the N and 14.6 Nm for the NS.
The N160 produces peak energy and torque earlier within the rev vary at 8,750 rpm and 6,750 for torque. The NS160 delivers peak energy at 9,000 rpm and peak torque at 7,250 rpm. Both engines have a single overhead cam and are air- and oil-cooled, and are paired with a 5-pace gearbox.
Pulsar N160 vs Pulsar NS160: Features and gear
The N160 will get a single-downtube body, whereas the NS160 sports activities a fringe body. The N160 comes with chunkier tyres however meaning it is heavier than the NS160 at 152 kg for the one-channel ABS variant and 154 kg for the twin-channel ABS variant.
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The NS160, however, weighs in at 151 kg however solely gives a single-channel ABS choice. In truth, the N160 is the one bike within the section to function a twin-channel ABS. The N’s brakes are additionally bigger with a 300 mm or a 280 mm disc up entrance (primarily based on ABS variant) and a 230 mm on the rear. The NS will get a 260 mm up entrance and a 230 on the rear.
The N160 is extra in with the occasions with an LED projector headlamp, a USB charging port, and a brand new semi-digital instrument cluster from the Pulsar 250 lineup. The N additionally has a gear place indicator which the NS misses out on.
Pulsar N160 vs Pulsar NS160: Price
The NS160 and the N160 single-channel ABS variant each carry the identical value at 1,22,854. The twin-channel ABS N160 calls for a premium of Rs 5,000 over the decrease variant at Rs 1,27,853. The query that now arises is which one to decide and why.
While the NS160 is extra highly effective and lighter, the N160 makes up for the loss by means of delivering a flatter torque curve. On our current outing on the N160, the bike delivered a really participating trip within the metropolis. Plus, the N160 seems sportier and sharper, and a twin-channel ABS is an extra profit that the N gives if the finances could be stretched by solely Rs 5,000. If it is solely a commuting steed one desires, the NS160 can be good selection, however however, the N160 will quench the need for efficiency.
