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