Comparing the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and the Suzuki GSX‑8R 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 Suzuki GSX‑8R 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 Suzuki GSX‑8R's 776 cc, producing 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm and 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 40.36 Kmpl for the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 versus 23 km/l for the Suzuki GSX‑8R. 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 | 776 cc |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4-Valve, Twin Spark, DTS-i FI | 4-stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve |
| Power | 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm | 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 L | 14L |
| Mileage | 40.36 Kmpl | 23 km/l |
| Top Speed (km/h) | — | 230 |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 152 | 205 |
| Seat Height | 804 | 810 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual-channel ABS | Dual-channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Dual Channel ABS, 300 mm Disc | Dual 310 mm discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers |
| Front Suspension | 37 mm Upside Down (USD) Fork (130 mm travel) | Showa SFF-BP 43 mm upside-down fork |
| Rear Brake | 230 mm Disc(ABS) | Single 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Nitrox Mono-shock | Showa link-type mono-shock, preload adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/80-17 Tubeless | 120/70 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Rear Tyre | 130/70-17 Tubeless | 180/55 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Cast aluminium alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | H4 Blue Tinge (12V 55/60W), With AHO (Auto Headlamps On) | LED (projector-style, vertically stacked) |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | DC, 12V, 4 Ah VRLA | 12 V, 8 Ah (Maintenance-free) |
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| Cluster | Semi-digital LCD | 5-inch full-colour TFT display (Bluetooth-enabled, multiple ride modes, traction control, gear indicator) |
| Color Options | Ebony BlackPearl Metallic WhiteCocktail Wine RedPewter Grey | Metallic Triton BlueMetallic Matt Sword SilverMetallic Matt Black No 2 |
| Connectivity Features | — | Bluetooth, ride modes, traction control, TFT display |
| Drive Modes | — | Active, Basic, Comfort |
| Final Drive Type | — | chain |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Electronic fuel injection (EFI) |
| On-Road Price (Subsidy Adjusted, ₹) | — | 1132094 |
| Price Variants | Single Channel | 122897 Dual Channel USD | 131305 | Standard | 988551 | Single variant (Dual-channel ABS, bi-directional quick-shifter, ride-modes) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed, bi-directional quick-shifter, assist & slipper clutch |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | — | 2 |
