Comparing the Aprilia RS 457 and the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Aprilia RS 457 is available at a price on request, while the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is priced at ₹148,813. On the engine front, the Aprilia RS 457 comes with a 457 cc unit compared to the Bajaj Pulsar NS160's 160.3 cc, producing 47.6 PS (≈ 35 kW) at 9,400 rpm and 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 30 kmpl for the Aprilia RS 457 versus 40.36 Kmpl for the Bajaj Pulsar NS160. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Liquid-cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Displacement | 457 cc | 160.3 cc |
| Engine Type | 2 parallel forward-facing cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder | Single Cylinder, 4-Valve, Twin Spark, DTS-i FI |
| Power | 47.6 PS (≈ 35 kW) at 9,400 rpm | 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm |
| Torque | 43.5 Nm at 6,700 rpm | 14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13L | 12 L |
| Mileage | 30 kmpl | 40.36 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 175 | 152 |
| Seat Height | 800 | 804 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel | Dual-channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc 320 mm 4 Piston | Dual Channel ABS, 300 mm Disc |
| Front Suspension | 41mm upside-down fork, adjustable preload, 120mm travel | 37 mm Upside Down (USD) Fork (130 mm travel) |
| Rear Brake | Disc 220 mm 1 Piston | 230 mm Disc(ABS) |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock, adjustable preload, 130 mm wheel travel | Nitrox Mono-shock |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 110/70 - 17 | 100/80-17 Tubeless |
| Rear Tyre | 150/60 - 17 | 130/70-17 Tubeless |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | H4 Blue Tinge (12V 55/60W), With AHO (Auto Headlamps On) |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12v MF | DC, 12V, 4 Ah VRLA |
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| Cluster | — | Semi-digital LCD |
| Color Options | Racing StripesPrismatic DarkOpalescent LightGP ReplicaCoral Snake blueArsenic yellow | Ebony BlackPearl Metallic WhiteCocktail Wine RedPewter Grey |
| Fuel System | Fuel injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 422229 GP Replica | 437228 | Single Channel | 122897 Dual Channel USD | 131305 |
| Starter | Self start | Electric |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |











