Comparing the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and the TVS iQube 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 TVS iQube is priced at ₹84,999. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Oil-cooled | — |
| Displacement | 160.3 cc | — |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4-Valve, Twin Spark, DTS-i FI | BLDC hub-mounted electric motor |
| Power | 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm | Peak: 4.4 kW; Rated: 3 kW |
| Torque | 14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm | 140 Nm (wheel torque) |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 L | — |
| Mileage | 40.36 Kmpl | — |
| Top Speed (km/h) | — | 80 |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 152 | 110–125 depending on variant |
| Seat Height | 804 | 770 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual-channel ABS | No; CBS (Combined Braking System, SBT) |
| Front Brake | Dual Channel ABS, 300 mm Disc | Disc (220 mm) |
| Front Suspension | 37 mm Upside Down (USD) Fork (130 mm travel) | Telescopic hydraulic fork |
| Rear Brake | 230 mm Disc(ABS) | Drum (130 mm) |
| Rear Suspension | Nitrox Mono-shock | Hydraulic twin-tube shock absorber |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/80-17 Tubeless | 90/90–12 tubeless |
| Rear Tyre | 130/70-17 Tubeless | 90/90–12 tubeless |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | 12″ alloy wheels |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | H4 Blue Tinge (12V 55/60W), With AHO (Auto Headlamps On) | LED integrated with TSL (Tip & Stay Light) |
Other Specifications |
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| 0–40 km/h (s) | — | 4.2 |
| Anti-Theft / IoT Tracking | — | Yes |
| App Connectivity | — | Yes |
| Battery | DC, 12V, 4 Ah VRLA | Lithium-ion, IP67 |
| Battery Capacity (kWh) | — | 3.4 |
| Battery Chemistry | — | Li-ion |
| Battery Warranty (Years) | — | 3 |
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| Built-in GPS Navigation | — | Yes |
| Charger Output Power (kW) | — | 0.9 |
| Charging Port Type | — | Proprietary |
| Charging Time (Fast) | — | 0–80% in around 2 hours |
| Charging Time (Standard) | — | 0–80% in around 4.5 hours |
| Cluster | Semi-digital LCD | 5″–7″ TFT (variant-dependent), SmartXonnect connectivity, navigation, OTA |
| Color Options | Ebony BlackPearl Metallic WhiteCocktail Wine RedPewter Grey | Pearl WhiteWalnut BrownTitanium GreyTitanium Grey MatteStarlight Blue BeigeCopper Brown BeigeMercury GreyMint BlueCelebration OrangeHarlequin Blue BeigeMagnificence Purple Beige |
| Connectivity Features | — | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 4G connectivity, navigation, call alerts, ride analytics |
| Drive Modes | — | Eco, Power, Sport |
| Fast Charging Supported | — | Yes |
| Final Drive Type | — | hub |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | — |
| Ingress Protection (IP Rating) | — | IP67 |
| Motor Power (Continuous, kW) | — | 3.0 |
| Motor Power (Peak, kW) | — | 4.4 |
| Motor Type | — | BLDC |
| OTA Updates | — | Yes |
| Price Variants | Single Channel | 122897 Dual Channel USD | 131305 | iQube 2.2 kWh | 115322 iQube 3.1 kWh | 125315 iQube 3.5 kWh | 135043 iQube S 4.7 kWh | 137142 iQube S 3.5 kWh | 139642 iQube ST 5.3 kWh | 170984 |
| Range (Claimed, km) | — | 124 |
| Range (Real World, km) | — | 80 |
| Starter | Electric | Electric push-button |
| Torque (Electric, Nm) | — | 140 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | Direct‑drive via CVT-equivalent hub motor |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | — | 3 |
