Comparing the Bajaj Pulsar N160 and the Suzuki GSX‑8R side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Bajaj Pulsar N160 is available at ₹148,813, while the Suzuki GSX‑8R is priced at a price on request. On the engine front, the Bajaj Pulsar N160 comes with a 164.82 cc unit compared to the Suzuki GSX‑8R's 776 cc, producing 16 PS @ 8750 rpm and 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 59.11 Kmpl for the Bajaj Pulsar N160 versus 23 km/l for the Suzuki GSX‑8R. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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| Cooling System | Air-Cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 164.82 cc | 776 cc |
| Engine Type | 4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, 2 Valve, Air Cooled, FI | 4-stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve |
| Power | 16 PS @ 8750 rpm | 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 14.65 Nm @ 6750 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 L | 14L |
| Mileage | 59.11 Kmpl | 23 km/l |
| Top Speed (km/h) | — | 230 |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 152 | 205 |
| Seat Height | 795 | 810 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual‑channel ABS | Dual-channel ABS |
| Front Brake | 300 mm Disc | Dual 310 mm discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers |
| Front Suspension | 37 mm Telescopic Forks | Showa SFF-BP 43 mm upside-down fork |
| Rear Brake | 230 mm Disc | Single 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Nitrox mono‑shock | Showa link-type mono-shock, preload adjustable |
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| Front Tyre | 100/80-17 Tubeless | 120/70 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Rear Tyre | 130/70‑17 Tubeless | 180/55 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Cast aluminium alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | Bi-functional Sealed LED projector HL with LED DRLs | LED (projector-style, vertically stacked) |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | — | 12 V, 8 Ah (Maintenance-free) |
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| Cluster | Semi‑digital LCD | 5-inch full-colour TFT display (Bluetooth-enabled, multiple ride modes, traction control, gear indicator) |
| Color Options | Brooklyn BlackPearl Metallic WhitePolar Sky BlueGlossy Racing Red | Metallic Triton BlueMetallic Matt Sword SilverMetallic Matt Black No 2 |
| Connectivity Features | — | Bluetooth, ride modes, traction control, TFT display |
| Drive Modes | — | Active, Basic, Comfort |
| Final Drive Type | — | chain |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Electronic fuel injection (EFI) |
| On-Road Price (Subsidy Adjusted, ₹) | — | 1132094 |
| Price Variants | Single Channel Single Seat | 116142 Dual Channel Single Seat | 118909 Dual Channel Single Seat USD | 124549 Dual Channel Split Seat USD | 128496 | Standard | 988551 | Single variant (Dual-channel ABS, bi-directional quick-shifter, ride-modes) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 5‑speed manual | 6-speed, bi-directional quick-shifter, assist & slipper clutch |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | — | 2 |
