Comparing the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 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 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is priced at ₹306,236. On the engine front, the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 comes with a 160.3 cc unit compared to the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650's 648cc, producing 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm and 34.9 kW @ 7250 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 40.36 Kmpl for the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 versus 25 Kmpl for the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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| Cooling System | Oil-cooled | Air/Oil Cooled |
| Displacement | 160.3 cc | 648cc |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4-Valve, Twin Spark, DTS-i FI | Inline twin cylinder, 4 stroke / SOHC |
| Power | 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm | 34.9 kW @ 7250 rpm |
| Torque | 14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm | 52.3 Nm @ 5150 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 L | 13.7 litres |
| Mileage | 40.36 Kmpl | 25 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 152 | 218 |
| Seat Height | 804 | 804 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual-channel ABS | Dual-channel ABS (standard) |
| Front Brake | Dual Channel ABS, 300 mm Disc | 320 mm disc, ByBre twin-piston caliper |
| Front Suspension | 37 mm Upside Down (USD) Fork (130 mm travel) | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Brake | 230 mm Disc(ABS) | 240 mm disc, ByBre single-piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Nitrox Mono-shock | Twin gas charged shock-absorbers with adjustable preload |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/80-17 Tubeless | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/70-17 Tubeless | 130/70-18 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tube-type |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | H4 Blue Tinge (12V 55/60W), With AHO (Auto Headlamps On) | FPL 1.55 W LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | DC, 12V, 4 Ah VRLA | 12V - 12 Ah VRLA |
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| Cluster | Semi-digital LCD | LCD Instrument Cluster |
| Color Options | Ebony BlackPearl Metallic WhiteCocktail Wine RedPewter Grey | Black RayCali GreenCanyon RedMark Two(Black) Sunset Strip |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Single Channel | 122897 Dual Channel USD | 131305 | STD | 337909 Custom | 346836 Blacked Out | 357987 Chrome | 369137 |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed constant mesh |
