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Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Yamaha FZ Rave

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Yamaha FZ Rave? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Pulsar NS160 and FZ Rave. Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Price starts at Rs.1.20 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Twin Disc and Yamaha FZ Rave Price starts at Rs.1.17 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is 1 cylinder, 160 cc Engine can generate 16.76 bhp @ 9000 rpm power whereas Yamaha FZ Rave is a 1 cylinder, 149 cc Engine can generate 12.23 bhp @ 7250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Pulsar NS160 provides a mileage of 52.2 kmpl (base model), and FZ Rave has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is available in 4 colours & 1 variants whereas Yamaha FZ Rave is available in 2 colours & 1 variants.

Pulsar NS160 vs FZ Rave

Key HighlightsBajaj Pulsar NS160Yamaha FZ Rave
PriceRs.1.20 LakhRs.1.17 Lakh
Engine Capacity160.3 cc149 cc
Power16.76 bhp @ 9000 rpm12.23 bhp @ 7250 rpm
Mileage/Range52.2 kmplN/A km/charge
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Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Twin Disc bike
Bajaj Pulsar NS160
Twin Disc
Rs. 1.20 Lakh
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Yamaha FZ Rave
STD
Rs. 1.17 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    1.35 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    1.32 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.2
    4.5
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12 Litres
    13 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    160.3 cc
    149 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    Single Channel
    Calliper Type
    Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    Fixed
    Front Disc Size
    300
    282
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    25
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    25
    -
    Front Wheel Size
    R17
    R17
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    32
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    28
    -
    Rear Wheel Size
    R17
    R17
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    Up Side Down Fork
    Telescopic Fork
    Rear Suspension
    Nitrox mono shock absorber with Canister
    Swingarm
    Front Tyre Size
    100/80 R17
    100/80 R17
    Rear Tyre Size
    130/70 R17
    140/60 R17

    Instrumentation

    Touch Screen Display
    -
    Fuel level guage
    check
    Digital
    Gear Indicator
    check
    -
    Tachometer
    Analogue
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    -
    LED headlight
    check
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    5 Years / 75000 km
    2 Years/30000 Kms

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Perimeter Frame
    Diamond

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 4 Up
    1 Down 4 Up
    Ignition
    CDI
    -
    Spark Plugs
    2 Per Cylinder
    -
    Engine Capacity
    160.3 cc
    149 cc
    Engine Type
    Oil Cooled, 4-value FI 5-Speed Engine
    Air cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve
    No. of Cylinders
    1
    1
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    2
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Top Speed
    120 kmph
    -
    Bore x Stroke
    58 mm x 60.7 mm
    57.3 mm x 57.9 mm
    Configuration
    Twin Cylinder
    Single Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Oil Cooled
    Air Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection
    Max Power
    16.76 bhp @ 9000 rpm
    12.23 bhp @ 7250 rpm
    Max Torque
    14.6 Nm @ 7250 rpm
    13.3 Nm @ 5500 rpm

    Comfort & Convenience

    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    check
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    check
    Pillion Backrest
    -
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Riding Modes
    3
    -
    Service Reminder Indicator
    check
    -
    GPS & Navigation
    check
    -
    Console Type
    Digital
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    check
    -
    Engine Kill Switch
    check
    check
    Instrument Console
    Digital
    Digital
    Seat Style
    Split
    Single
    Side Stand Indicator
    check
    -
    Start Type
    Kick and Electric
    Self-Start

    Safety

    AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
    check
    -
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    check
    check
    Side Stand Alarm
    check
    Pass Light
    check
    check
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    check
    Turn Signal
    LED
    LED
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    check
    check
    Brake Assist
    -
    Slipper Clutch
    Wet Multiplate

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2017 mm
    1990 mm
    Width
    804 mm
    780 mm
    Height
    1060 mm
    1080 mm
    Wheelbase
    1372 mm
    1330 mm
    Ground Clearance
    176 mm
    165 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12 Litres
    13 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    1.2 Litres
    -
    Body Type
    Sports Bike
    Sports
    Seat Height
    805 mm
    790 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    152 kg
    136 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    check
    check

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Design is sharp and aggressive
    • Easy to ride in traffic
    • Engine is responsive and performance-rich
    • Maintenance is budget-friendly
    Cons
    • Looks skinny in comparison to its rivals
    • Lacks connected features like Bluetooth
    • Engine buzzes in mid-range
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    Safety

    Pulsar NS160 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . FZ Rave has Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

    Comfort & Convenience

    Bajaj Pulsar NS160 has features like Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator and Yamaha FZ Rave, on the other hand, has Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Engine Kill Switch.

    Transmission

    Bajaj Pulsar NS160 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and FZ Rave comes with 5 Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Bajaj Pulsar NS160 has a 12 Litres fuel tank with 1060 mm seat height. Yamaha FZ Rave has 1080 mm seat height and 13 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and Yamaha FZ Rave Owner Reviews

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      • SL
        Shantanu LODHI
        27 Dec 2025
        5.0
        The looks are very good, and the bike is budget-friendly. Overall, everything is excellent. The design is attractive and eye-catching. Thanks.
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        Kushal Chakraborty
        25 Dec 2025
        3.8
        Awesome very peaceful bike. I really like this bike. Mujhe yahi bike pasand hai aur main yahi lena chahti hoon. Main apne doston ko bhi bolna chahti hoon ki yeh bike bahut hi achhi hai. Thanks
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        Ranjith
        20 Dec 2025
        5.0
        My favourite bike is Bajaj Pulsar NS 160. Smart bike with the best future. I love this bike for its beautiful design and colour. One of the best bikes.
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        Shankraling
        28 Days ago
        4.8
        My bike is a perfect blend of a decent sports bike and a middle-class super bike. The design is excellent, and it offers good mileage and strong performance. It is very comfortable for long rides, making it a reliable and enjoyable bike overall.
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        Rakesh
        1 Month ago
        5.0
        Yeh bike meri pasand ki bike hai, na 160. Main is bike ko kharidna chahta hoon. Yeh bike doosri bikes ke comparison mein thodi si kam price par milti hai. Mujhe yeh bike zarur chahiye.
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