Comparing the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and the BENELLI 502C 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 BENELLI 502C 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 BENELLI 502C's 500cc, producing 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm and 35kW @ 8500 r/min respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 40.36 Kmpl for the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 versus 26.5 Kmpl for the BENELLI 502C. 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 | Liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 160.3 cc | 500cc |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4-Valve, Twin Spark, DTS-i FI | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, 8-valve |
| Power | 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm | 35kW @ 8500 r/min |
| Torque | 14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm | 46N·m @ 6000 r/min |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 L | 21.5L |
| Mileage | 40.36 Kmpl | 26.5 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 152 | 216 |
| Seat Height | 804 | 760 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual-channel ABS | Dual Channel |
| Front Brake | Dual Channel ABS, 300 mm Disc | Disc Front Brake 280 mm Caliper - 4 Piston |
| Front Suspension | 37 mm Upside Down (USD) Fork (130 mm travel) | Upside down telescopic fork – 135mm |
| Rear Brake | 230 mm Disc(ABS) | Disc Front Brake 240 mm Caliper - 1 Piston |
| Rear Suspension | Nitrox Mono-shock | Telescopic coil spring oil damped – 50mm |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/80-17 Tubeless | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/70-17 Tubeless | 160/60 ZR17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tube |
| 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 / 8AH |
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| Cluster | Semi-digital LCD | — |
| Color Options | Ebony BlackPearl Metallic WhiteCocktail Wine RedPewter Grey | Matte Black |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Single Channel | 122897 Dual Channel USD | 131305 | STD | 580000 |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed |









