Bajaj Pulsar N160: Road Test Review
The middle-weight motorcycle segment, 300-600cc to be specific, has been gaining ever-increasing popularity in India, thanks to the good balance of thrill and practicality it offers. But that doesn’t mean things have fizzled out lower down the displacement spectrum, and the 150-200cc class still attracts a healthy number of buyers. Bajaj is one of the leading contenders in this genre with its Pulsar brand being the biggest contributor to that. However, the brand seems to be wanting an even bigger piece of that pie — in comes the Pulsar N160.
Bajaj Pulsar N160 Left Side View
Due to their never-fading popularity, all the older Pulsars continue to exist, including the Pulsar NS160. So, the N160 doesn’t replace any of the bikes in Bajaj’s stable. Instead, it represents the next-generation Pulsar platform, which debuted with the 250s, in a smaller displacement package. We had a brief stint with the N160 a few days back when we established it as a good motorcycle. But now, we have tested it more thoroughly and comprehensively, and here’s what we think about it.
Styling and Quality
Bajaj Pulsar N160 Right Side View
The Pulsar N160 looks like a quintessential modern streetfighter with a low-slung headlamp, a sculpted fuel tank with angular extensions, and a sharp tail. While some may not like the close resemblance the headlamp design bears with the Yamaha MT 15 V2, it actually lends the bike a robotic and radical appeal. Every time I stopped at a traffic signal, the N160 did attract admiring and curious glances from the onlookers. And if you’re not a fan of this understated black paint scheme, there are three more colours to choose from, including red and blue which look funky and vibrant.
