Comparing the ATHER 450 Apex 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 ATHER 450 Apex is available at a price on request, while the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is priced at ₹148,813. 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 | — | Oil-cooled |
| Displacement | — | 160.3 cc |
| Engine Type | — | Single Cylinder, 4-Valve, Twin Spark, DTS-i FI |
| Power | 7.0 kW | 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm |
| Torque | 26 Nm | 14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 12 L |
| Mileage | — | 40.36 Kmpl |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 100 | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 111.6 | 152 |
| Seat Height | 780 | 804 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Combined braking system & regenerative braking | Dual-channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Hydraulically actuated triple-piston calliper disc, 200mm | Dual Channel ABS, 300 mm Disc |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks | 37 mm Upside Down (USD) Fork (130 mm travel) |
| Rear Brake | Hydraulically actuated single-piston calliper disc, 190mm | 230 mm Disc(ABS) |
| Rear Suspension | Symmetrically mounted progressive monoshock | Nitrox Mono-shock |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 90/90 - 12 | 100/80-17 Tubeless |
| Rear Tyre | 100/80 - 12 | 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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| 0–40 km/h (s) | 2.9 | — |
| Anti-Theft / IoT Tracking | Yes | — |
| App Connectivity | Yes | — |
| Battery | 3.7 kWh Lithium-ion | DC, 12V, 4 Ah VRLA |
| Battery Capacity (kWh) | 3.7 | — |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-ion | — |
| Battery Warranty (Years) | 5 | — |
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| Built-in GPS Navigation | Yes | — |
| Charger Output Power (kW) | 0.7 | — |
| Charging Port Type | Proprietary | — |
| Charging Time (Fast) | 1–1.5h | — |
| Charging Time (Standard) | 5.45 | — |
| Cluster | — | Semi-digital LCD |
| Color Options | Indium Blue | Ebony BlackPearl Metallic WhiteCocktail Wine RedPewter Grey |
| Connectivity Features | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 4G, navigation, call/music control | — |
| Drive Modes | SmartEco, Eco, Ride, Sport, Warp+ | — |
| Fast Charging Supported | Yes | — |
| Final Drive Type | belt | — |
| Fuel System | — | Fuel Injection |
| Ingress Protection (IP Rating) | IP67 | — |
| Motor Power (Continuous, kW) | -0.1 | — |
| Motor Power (Peak, kW) | 7 | — |
| Motor Type | PMSM | — |
| OTA Updates | Yes | — |
| Price Variants | Standard | 189946 | Single Channel | 122897 Dual Channel USD | 131305 |
| Range (Claimed, km) | 157 | — |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque (Electric, Nm) | 26 | — |
| Transmission | — | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | 3 | — |
