Comparing the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and the Sportster S 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 Sportster S is priced at ₹1,670,000. On the engine front, the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 comes with a 160.3 cc unit compared to the Sportster S's 1,252 cc, producing 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm and 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 40.36 Kmpl for the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 versus 19.6 Kmpl for the Sportster S. 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 1250T V‑twin (DOHC, VVT) |
| Power | 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm | 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm |
| Torque | 14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm | 125 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 L | 11.7 L |
| Mileage | 40.36 Kmpl | 19.6 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 152 | 228 |
| Seat Height | 804 | 765 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual-channel ABS | Cornering (dual-channel) ABS |
| Front Brake | Dual Channel ABS, 300 mm Disc | 320 mm Disc |
| Front Suspension | 37 mm Upside Down (USD) Fork (130 mm travel) | 43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminum fork triple clamps. |
| Rear Brake | 230 mm Disc(ABS) | 260 mm Disc |
| Rear Suspension | Nitrox Mono-shock | Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/80-17 Tubeless | 160/70 R17 Dunlop Harley‑Davidson radial |
| Rear Tyre | 130/70-17 Tubeless | 180/70 R16 Dunlop Harley‑Davidson radial |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, 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 | 12 V, 12 Ah, 225 CCA |
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| Cluster | Semi-digital LCD | 4‑in full‑color TFT display |
| Color Options | Ebony BlackPearl Metallic WhiteCocktail Wine RedPewter Grey | Vivid BlackBilliard GrayBrilliant RedMystic Shift |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Single Channel | 122897 Dual Channel USD | 131305 | STD | 1805000 |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6‑speed manual |
