Yamaha R15S vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Yamaha R15S or Bajaj Pulsar NS160? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between R15S and Pulsar NS160. Yamaha R15S Price starts at Rs.1.54 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Price starts at Rs.1.20 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Twin Disc. Yamaha R15S is 1 cylinder, 149 cc Engine can generate 12.2 bhp @ 7250 rpm power whereas Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is a 1 cylinder, 160 cc Engine can generate 17.03 bhp @ 9000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, R15S provides a mileage of 43 kmpl (base model), and Pulsar NS160 has a mileage of 52.2 kmpl (base model). Yamaha R15S is available in 2 colours & 1 variants whereas Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is available in 2 colours & 1 variants.
R15S vs Pulsar NS160
| Key Highlights | Yamaha R15S | Bajaj Pulsar NS160 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.1.54 Lakh | Rs.1.20 Lakh |
| Engine Capacity | 149 cc | 160.3 cc |
| Power | 12.2 bhp @ 7250 rpm | 17.03 bhp @ 9000 rpm |
| Mileage/Range | 43 kmpl | 52.2 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
| R15S specifications | Pulsar NS160 specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 1.73 Lakh Price Breakup | 1.35 Lakh Price Breakup |
| User Rating | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13 Litres | 12 Litres |
| Engine Displacement | 149 cc | 160.3 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| R15S Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Pulsar NS160 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
Braking System | Single Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston | Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston |
Front Disc Size | 282 | 300 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | No | No |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 28 | 25 |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 28 | 25 |
Front Wheel Size | 17 | 17 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 28 | 32 |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 28 | 28 |
Rear Wheel Size | 17 | 17 |
Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Front Suspension | TelescopiFork | Telescopic with Anti-friction Bush |
Rear Suspension | 7-Step Adjustable MoNocross Suspension | Nitrox mono shock absorber with Canister |
Front Tyre Size | 100/80 - 17 | 100/80 - 17 |
Instrumentation
| R15S Instrumentation | Pulsar NS160 Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
Riding Modes Switch | No | No |
Touch Screen Display | No | No |
Fuel level guage | Yes | Yes |
Gear Indicator | No | Yes |
Tachometer | Digital | Analogue |
Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
| R15S Exterior | Pulsar NS160 Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
| R15S Warranty | Pulsar NS160 Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
Basic Warranty | 2 Years or 30000 km | 5 Years or 75000 km |
Body & Suspension
| R15S Body & Suspension | Pulsar NS160 Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
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Images | ||
Frame Type | Diamond Type | Perimeter Frame |
Engine & Transmission
| R15S Engine & Transmission | Pulsar NS160 Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 4 Up | 1 Down 4 Up |
Ignition | CDI | CDI |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | 2 Per Cylinder |
Engine Capacity | 149 cc | 160.3 cc |
Engine Type | Liquid Cooled& 4 Stroke&SOHC&4 valve | 4 Stroke and SOHC 4 Valve and Oil Cooled and Twin Spark BSVI DTS-i FI engine |
No. of Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 2 | 4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | 0.048 kwh | 1.26 kwh |
Battery Type | - | DC MF |
Top Speed | 136 kmph | 120 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 57.3 mm x 57.9 mm | 58 mm x 60.7 mm |
Charging Socket | - | No |
Configuration | Single Cylinder | Twin Cylinder |
Cooling type | Air Cooled | Oil Cooled |
Comfort & Convenience
| R15S Comfort & Convenience | Pulsar NS160 Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
Average Speed Indicator | No | No |
Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | No |
Front Storage Box | No | No |
Geo Fencing | No | No |
Low Battery Indicator | No | Yes |
Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Backrest | No | No |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes |
Riding Modes | No | No |
Service Reminder Indicator | No | Yes |
Under Seat Storage | No | No |
GPS & Navigation | No | No |
Console Type | Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | No | Yes |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
Safety
| R15S Safety | Pulsar NS160 Safety | |
|---|---|---|
AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Switch | No | No |
Radial Tyres | Yes | No |
Side Stand Alarm | Yes | Yes |
Pass Light | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | Yes |
Turn Signal | LED | Halogen Bulb |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | Yes |
Power Modes | No | No |
Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate | Wet Multiplate |
Traction Control System | Yes | No |
Dimensions & Capacity
| R15S Dimensions & Capacity | Pulsar NS160 Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
Length | 2000 mm | 2017 mm |
Width | 780 mm | 804 mm |
Height | 1080 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase | 1330 mm | 1372 mm |
Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 176 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 13 Litres | 12 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | - | 1.2 Litres |
Body Type | Sports | Sports Bike |
Seat Height | 790 mm | 805 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 136 kg | 152 kg |
Entertainment & Communication
| R15S Entertainment & Communication | Pulsar NS160 Entertainment & Communication | |
|---|---|---|
MID (Multi Info Display) | Yes | Yes |
Pros & Cons
| R15S Pros & Cons | Pulsar NS160 Pros & Cons | |
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Detailed Comparison of Yamaha R15S and Bajaj Pulsar NS160
Safety
R15S comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System. Pulsar NS160 has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .
Comfort & Convenience
Yamaha R15S has features like Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator and Bajaj Pulsar NS160, on the other hand, has Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.
Transmission
Yamaha R15S comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and Pulsar NS160 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Yamaha R15S has a 13 Litres fuel tank with 1080 mm seat height. Bajaj Pulsar NS160 has 1060 mm seat height and 12 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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Yamaha R15S and Bajaj Pulsar NS160 FAQs
What is the on-road price of Yamaha R15S?
The on-road price of Yamaha R15S is Rs. 1.73 Lakh in New Delhi.
What is the on-road price of Bajaj Pulsar NS160?
The on-road price of Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is Rs. 1.35 Lakh in New Delhi.