Comparing the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and the Pan America 1250 Special 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 Pan America 1250 Special is priced at ₹2,500,000. On the engine front, the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 comes with a 160.3 cc unit compared to the Pan America 1250 Special's 1,252 cc, producing 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm and 150 HP (112 kW) @ 8,750 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 40.36 Kmpl for the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 versus 18.33 Kmpl for the Pan America 1250 Special. 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 | 1,252 cc |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4-Valve, Twin Spark, DTS-i FI | Revolution Max 1250 V‑twin (DOHC, VVT) |
| Power | 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm | 150 HP (112 kW) @ 8,750 rpm |
| Torque | 14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm | 125 Nm @ 6,750 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 L | 21.2 L |
| Mileage | 40.36 Kmpl | 18.33 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 152 | 258 in running order |
| Seat Height | 804 | 850 mm / 875 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual-channel ABS | Cornering ABS, dual-channel |
| Front Brake | Dual Channel ABS, 300 mm Disc | 320 mm Disc (dual rotor) |
| Front Suspension | 37 mm Upside Down (USD) Fork (130 mm travel) | 47mm inverted fork with electronically adjustable semi-active damping control. Aluminum fork triple clamps |
| Rear Brake | 230 mm Disc(ABS) | 280 mm Disc |
| Rear Suspension | Nitrox Mono-shock | Linkage-mounted monoshock with automatic electronic preload control and semi-active compression & rebound damping |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/80-17 Tubeless | 120/70 R19 Michelin Scorcher “Adventure” radial |
| Rear Tyre | 130/70-17 Tubeless | 170/60 R17 Michelin Scorcher “Adventure” radial |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Cast Aluminum |
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 | 6.8″ full‑color TFT touchscreen |
| Color Options | Ebony BlackPearl Metallic WhiteCocktail Wine RedPewter Grey | Blue BurstBilliard GrayVivid BlackWhiskey Fire / Raven Metallic |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Single Channel | 122897 Dual Channel USD | 131305 | | 2716000 |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6‑speed manual |
