What has Bajaj launched in India?
Bajaj Auto has expanded its Pulsar N160 range with the launch of two new variants: Pulsar N60 S and Pulsar N160 SS. The new variants come with a larger 4-valve engine and ride-by-wire technology with multiple riding modes and many segment-first features.
What are the prices of the Bajaj Pulsar N160 S and SS?
The Bajaj Pulsar N160 S is priced at ₹1,33,511, while the Pulsar N160 SS costs ₹1,42,585. Both prices are ex-showroom, Delhi. The price difference between the two variants is about ₹9,000.
What is new about the Bajaj Pulsar N160 S and SS?
The major new update on the N160S and SS models is the introduction of a new 164.5cc, single-cylinder, four-valve, oil-cooled engine. The engine produces 18.5 hp at 9,500rpm and 14.4 Nm at 8,000rpm, making the new S and SS variants more powerful than the exisiting two valve N160, which made 15.4 hp at 8,750rpm and 14.65 Nm at 6,750rpm.
What are the engine specifications?
The key engine specifications of the new Bajaj Pulsar N160 S and N160 SS are:
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Engine: 164.5cc, single-cylinder, four-valve
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Cooling system: Oil-cooled
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Maximum power: 18.5 hp at 9,500rpm
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Peak torque: 14.4 Nm at 8,000rpm
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Gearbox: Five-speed
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Throttle system: Electronic ride-by-wire
Both Pulsar N160 S and N160 SS come with four riding modes: Road mode, Rain mode, Sport mode and Off-road mode.
What features does the Pulsar N160 S get?
The Pulsar N160 S receives a useful set of features:
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LCD instrument console
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Bluetooth connectivity
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Turn-by-turn navigation
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Call and SMS alerts
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Electronic throttle
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Four riding modes
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Crawl Technology
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Single-channel ABS
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Upside-down front fork
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Front and rear disc brakes
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LED lighting
Bajaj has managed to equip the Pulsar N160 S with a comprehensive set of modern features, while maintaining a lower price than the SS variant.
What additional features does the Pulsar N160 SS get?
The much more expensive Pulsar N160 SS adds several premium features over the N160 S, which include:
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Five-inch colour TFT instrument console
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Google Maps integration
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Wi-Fi connectivity
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Bluetooth connectivity
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Traction control
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Dual-channel ABS
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Adjustable brake and clutch levers
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Enhanced connected functions
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Four riding modes
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Crawl Technology
The 5.0 inch TFT display is the most visible difference between the two motorcycles. This 5.o inch TFT gauge cluster supports Google Maps mirroring, offering a more enhanced navigation experience than the turn-by-turn system on the N160 S variant. Additionally, the N160ss also comes with traction controland Dual Channel ABS.
What type of Suspension hardware do the N160 S and N160 SS get?
Both the N160 S and N160 SS use the same suspension hardware: at the front, it features 37mm USD forks and a Nitrox monoshock with preload adjustability at the rear. Both motorcycles also ride on 17-inch wheels.
As for the braking hardware, both variants get a larger 300mm front disc, while the N160 S uses single-channel ABS and the N160 SS gets dual-channel ABS.
What colours are available?
The new Pulsar N160 variants are reported to be available in three colour options:
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Atlantic Blue
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Pearl Metallic White
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Brooklyn Black
What are the rivals of the Bajaj Pulsar N160?
The New Pulsar N160 S and N160 SS models compete in the highly contested 160cc segment. The 160cc segment is competed by the likes of TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, Hero Xtreme 160R, and Yamaha FZ-S Fi.
