Quick Comparison: Yamaha FZS V3 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160

Yamaha FZS V3 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160 (Quick Comparison): Yamaha FZS V3 is a direct rival to Bajaj Pulsar NS160, with the latter getting benefits of lower price due to missing ABS from the feature list. However, it won’t last long as Bajaj has been introducing ABS into most of the models in a phased manner.

Pulsar 160 is powered by a 160.3 cc engine, producing 15.5 HP and 14.6 Nm. On the other hand, FZS V3’s output is limited to 13.2 HP. The 8 kg of weight difference between both the bikes still makes Pulsar a more powerful option. Bajaj is expected to use the same single-channel ABS as Pulsar NS200 on their 160cc model. Here is a quick comparison between Yamaha FZS V3 and Bajaj Pulsar NS160.

Yamaha FZS V3 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160

Engine & Performance

FZS V3

• Displacement: 149cc
• 1-Cylinder, SOHC, 2-Valve, 4-Stroke
• Cooling Type: Air-Cooled
• Max. Power: 13.2 HP @ 8000 rpm
• Max. Torque: 12.8 Nm @ 6000 rpm
• Gearbox: 5-Speed
• Fuel System: Fuel Injection

Pulsar NS160

• Displacement: 160.3cc
• 1-Cylinder, SOHC, 4-Valve, 4-Stroke
• Cooling Type: Oil-Cooled
• Max. Power: 15.5 HP @ 8500 rpm
• Max. Torque: 14.6 Nm @ 6500 rpm
• Gearbox: 5-Speed
• Fuel System: Carburetor

Brakes & Suspension

FZS V3

• Front Brake: 282mm Single Disc
• Rear Brake: 220mm Single Disc
• 1-Channel ABS
• Front Suspension: Telescopic Forks
• Rear Suspension: Monoshock

Pulsar NS160

• Front Brake: 240mm Single Disc
• Rear Brake: 230mm Single Disc
• No ABS (Coming Soon)
• Front Suspension: Telescopic Forks
• Rear Suspension: Monoshock

Dimensions & Weight

Yamaha FZS V3 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160

FZS V3

• Overall Length – 1990 mm
• Overall Width – 780 mm
• Overall Height – 1080 mm
• Seat Height – 790 mm
• Wheelbase – 1330 mm
• Ground Clearance – 165 mm
• Kerb/Wet Weight – 137 kg
• Fuel Tank Capacity – 12.8 litres

Pulsar NS160

• Overall Length – 2017 mm
• Overall Width – 803.5 mm
• Overall Height – 1060 mm
• Seat Height – 805 mm
• Wheelbase – 1370 mm
• Ground Clearance – 176 mm
• Kerb/Wet Weight – 145 kg
• Fuel Tank Capacity – 12 litres

Tyres & Frame

FZS V3

• Front Tyre – 100/80-17
• Rear Tyre – 140/60-R17
• Frame: Diamond

Pulsar NS160

• Front Tyre – 90/90-17
• Rear Tyre – 120/80-17
• Frame – Steel Perimeter

Ex-Showroom Price

• Yamaha FZS Fi V3: INR 97,000
• Bajaj Pulsar NS160: INR 85,690