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Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Yamaha R15S

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Yamaha R15S? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Pulsar NS160 and R15S. Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Price starts at Rs.1.20 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Twin Disc and Yamaha R15S Price starts at Rs.1.54 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is 1 cylinder, 160 cc Engine can generate 16.76 bhp @ 9000 rpm power whereas Yamaha R15S is a 1 cylinder, 149 cc Engine can generate 12.2 bhp @ 7250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Pulsar NS160 provides a mileage of 52.2 kmpl (base model), and R15S has a mileage of 43 kmpl (base model). Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is available in 4 colours & 1 variants whereas Yamaha R15S is available in 3 colours & 1 variants.

Pulsar NS160 vs R15S

Key HighlightsBajaj Pulsar NS160Yamaha R15S
PriceRs.1.20 LakhRs.1.54 Lakh
Engine Capacity160.3 cc149 cc
Power16.76 bhp @ 9000 rpm12.2 bhp @ 7250 rpm
Mileage/Range52.2 kmpl43 kmpl
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Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Twin Disc bike
Bajaj Pulsar NS160
Twin Disc
Rs. 1.20 Lakh
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Yamaha R15S
STD
Rs. 1.54 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    1.35 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    1.73 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.2
    4.4
    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 ABS
    Calliper Type
    Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    Front Disc Size
    300
    282
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    25
    28
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    25
    28
    Front Wheel Size
    R17
    17
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    32
    28
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    28
    28
    Rear Wheel Size
    R17
    17
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    Up Side Down Fork
    TelescopiFork
    Rear Suspension
    Nitrox mono shock absorber with Canister
    7-Step Adjustable MoNocross Suspension
    Front Tyre Size
    100/80 R17
    100/80 - 17

    Instrumentation

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

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    check
    LED headlight
    check
    check

    Warranty

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

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Perimeter Frame
    Diamond Type

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 4 Up
    1 Down 4 Up
    Ignition
    CDI
    CDI
    Spark Plugs
    2 Per Cylinder
    1 Per Cylinder
    Engine Capacity
    160.3 cc
    149 cc
    Engine Type
    Oil Cooled, 4-value FI 5-Speed Engine
    Liquid Cooled& 4 Stroke&SOHC&4 valve
    No. of Cylinders
    1
    1
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    2
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    -
    0.048 kwh
    Top Speed
    120 kmph
    136 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
    12.2 bhp @ 7250 rpm

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    -
    Call/SMS Alerts
    -
    check
    Front Storage Box
    -
    Geo Fencing
    -
    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    check
    Pillion Backrest
    -
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Riding Modes
    3
    Service Reminder Indicator
    check
    Under Seat Storage
    -
    GPS & Navigation
    check
    Console Type
    Digital
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    check
    Engine Kill Switch
    check
    check

    Safety

    AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
    check
    check
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    check
    check
    Hazard Warning Switch
    -
    Radial Tyres
    -
    check
    Side Stand Alarm
    check
    check
    Pass Light
    check
    check
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    check
    Turn Signal
    LED
    LED
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    check
    check
    Power Modes
    -
    Slipper Clutch
    Wet Multiplate
    Wet Multiplate
    Traction Control System
    -
    check

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2017 mm
    2000 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 . R15S has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control 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 R15S, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.

    Transmission

    Bajaj Pulsar NS160 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and R15S comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Bajaj Pulsar NS160 has a 12 Litres fuel tank with 1060 mm seat height. Yamaha R15S has 1080 mm seat height and 13 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and Yamaha R15S Owner Reviews

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      • S
        Shankraling
        01 Dec 2025
        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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        mushtaq Ahmad
        1 Month ago
        4.6
        Great bike and a pleasure to ride! It’s loaded with excellent features such as pickup, brake control, grip, sporty design, powerful engine, strong build quality, and a digital cluster meter. Overall, a very good bike.
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        Heyyyy rishiiii Heyyyy rishiiii
        1 Month ago
        3.0
        This is my dream bike, I absolutely love the NS 160. The aggressive look, the RPM sound, and the overall performance make it my favorite bike. The sound is amazing, and I’m a big fan of the company too. I just can't wait to own it.
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      • RG
        Rohan Giridhar
        2 Month ago
        3.4
        This bike is very stylish and has a great look. It’s very eye-catching, and people really like the NS 160 Pulsar. I love this bike and am planning to purchase it.
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