Comparing the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and the Nightster 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 Nightster is priced at ₹1,351,000. On the engine front, the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 comes with a 160.3 cc unit compared to the Nightster's 975 cc, producing 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm and 89 HP (66 kW) @ 7,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 40.36 Kmpl for the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 versus 18.18 Kmpl for the Nightster. 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 | 975 cc |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4-Valve, Twin Spark, DTS-i FI | Revolution Max 975T V‑twin (DOHC, VVT) |
| Power | 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm | 89 HP (66 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm | 95 Nm @ 5,750 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 L | 11.7 L |
| Mileage | 40.36 Kmpl | 18.18 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 152 | 221 |
| Seat Height | 804 | 705 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual-channel ABS | Dual‑channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Dual Channel ABS, 300 mm Disc | Disc |
| Front Suspension | 37 mm Upside Down (USD) Fork (130 mm travel) | 41mm SHOWA® Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps. |
| Rear Brake | 230 mm Disc(ABS) | Disc |
| Rear Suspension | Nitrox Mono-shock | Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting (no linkage) emulsion technology shock absorbers with coil springs and a threaded collar for pre-load adjustment. |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/80-17 Tubeless | 100/90‑19 Dunlop® Harley‑Davidson Series bias |
| Rear Tyre | 130/70-17 Tubeless | 150/80-16 Dunlop® Harley‑Davidson Series bias |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Bias‑ply 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 | — |
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| Cluster | Semi-digital LCD | Semi‑digital (Std), Digital (Special) |
| Color Options | Ebony BlackPearl Metallic WhiteCocktail Wine RedPewter Grey | Vivid BlackDark Billiard GrayWhiskey FireSnake Venom |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Single Channel | 122897 Dual Channel USD | 131305 | STD | 1454000 Special | 1538000 |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6‑speed manual |
