It’s no secret that the 160cc sporty naked commuter segment sees the most action in the Indian motorcycle market. We have contenders from TVS, Hero, Yamaha, and Bajaj in this segment, amongst others. The motorcycles in this category - in the very recent past - have proven to be extremely fun to ride, stylish, loaded with features, and frugal to a good extent. This is why this has been the de facto segment for most motorcycle commuters, and deservedly so.
As of today,
we’re going to put a focus on the Bajaj Pulsar NS160,
which may not be the youngest model in this price or segment, but it still
shines for its worth. Let us tell you how.
Of first, let’s
begin with the price considering this is a very price sensitive segment we’ve
put our focus on today. The Bajaj Pulsar NS160 price in India starts at
Rs. 1.19 lakh for the one and only twin disc version. The Bajaj Pulsar NS160
price mentioned above is ex-showroom and the precise on-road price will
vary depending on the state of registration. To get the precise state-wise
on-road price and to know more about upcoming Bajaj bikes,
you can tune in to autoX.
At the
above-said price, the NS160 sits comfortably in the segment with its other
rivals, neither coming off as too affordable and neither too cheap. While looks
may be subjective, we like how the bike looks, even after all these years. The
sharp lines, chiselled fuel tank, and the sporty rear still don’t fail to
impress. However, the segment has seen many new additions in the last couple of
years and this does mean the NS160 looks a bit dated, if not much, compared to
the others. A small update here and there might help Bajaj here. It also misses
out on new-age features like a full-LED headlamp, which might be a deal breaker
for buyers in this segment.
Now to the Bajaj
Pulsar NS160 specifications, the bike comes powered by a
single-cylinder 160cc mill, which is good for 16.8bhp and 14.6Nm of torque. The
engine is oil-cooled and comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. Moreover, the
bike should deliver around 45km/l overall with mixed riding conditions, which
is a good figure considering how the fuel prices have gone up in the recent
years.
That said, the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 still comes out as a very good option for someone looking at a no-frills commuter in this segment. For the others, there are many new options with a lot of pizzazz, which may seem more enticing. To read more about the Pulsar NS160, make sure you head over to autoX.
