Comparing the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and the ATHER 450 Apex 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 ATHER 450 Apex is priced at a price on request. 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 | 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm | 7.0 kW |
| Torque | 14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm | 26 Nm |
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 | 152 | 111.6 |
| Seat Height | 804 | 780 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual-channel ABS | Combined braking system & regenerative braking |
| Front Brake | Dual Channel ABS, 300 mm Disc | Hydraulically actuated triple-piston calliper disc, 200mm |
| Front Suspension | 37 mm Upside Down (USD) Fork (130 mm travel) | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Brake | 230 mm Disc(ABS) | Hydraulically actuated single-piston calliper disc, 190mm |
| Rear Suspension | Nitrox Mono-shock | Symmetrically mounted progressive monoshock |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/80-17 Tubeless | 90/90 - 12 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/70-17 Tubeless | 100/80 - 12 |
| 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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| 0–40 km/h (s) | — | 2.9 |
| Anti-Theft / IoT Tracking | — | Yes |
| App Connectivity | — | Yes |
| Battery | DC, 12V, 4 Ah VRLA | 3.7 kWh Lithium-ion |
| 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 | Ebony BlackPearl Metallic WhiteCocktail Wine RedPewter Grey | Indium Blue |
| 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 | Single Channel | 122897 Dual Channel USD | 131305 | Standard | 189946 |
| Range (Claimed, km) | — | 157 |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque (Electric, Nm) | — | 26 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | — |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | — | 3 |
