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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.1.21 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Twin Disc and Yamaha FZ Rave Price starts at Rs.1.20 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.1.21 LakhRs.1.20 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
Twin Disc
Rs. 1.21 Lakh
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Yamaha FZ Rave STD bike
STD
Rs. 1.20 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
1.36 Lakh
Price Breakup
1.34 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.3
4.6
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
Fixed
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
Digital
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 kms
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
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-
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
check

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
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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Detailed Comparison of Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and Yamaha FZ Rave

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 , Slipper Clutch. 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 Speed 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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    • A
      Anonymous
      11 Feb 2026
      4.6
      I love this bike! It’s perfect for long trips and full of fun. Great speed, stylish look, and smooth performance. Everything about it is best.
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      Nitin
      08 Feb 2026
      5.0
      Bahut achhi bike hai. Humne ise khud personal use kiya hai aur iska average bhi kaafi achha hai. Is bike ki har ek cheez behtareen hai. Overall, yeh ek bahut hi reliable aur value-for-money bike hai.
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      CRISTIANO Gogoi
      06 Feb 2026
      3.8
      I own a Bajaj Pulsar NS160 BS6 and have been riding it for a long time. I love this bike it hasn’t given me any road problems. A really good bike.
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      Kunal Jivtode
      03 Feb 2026
      2.6
      Looks awesome, this is my dream bike, and I would love to buy it. It looks really beautiful.
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    • M
      Maruthi
      20 Jan 2026
      5.0
      My all-time favorite bike is the Bajaj Pulsar NS160. It has an amazing sporty design, and its performance is simply mind-blowing. Thank you so much, Bajaj—I absolutely love it.
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