2023 Bajaj Pulsar NS160, NS200 Launched in India; Price Starts at Rs 1.35 Lakh

The prices of the long-awaited Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and the NS200 motorcycles have been revealed ahead of the official launch in the country. The NS160 retails at Rs 1.35 lakh, whereas the NS200 costs Rs 1.47 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom. The new Bajaj Pulsar NS200 and the NS160 have received a range of updates for 2023. A while ago, the firm teased both the street naked motorcycles. In Brazil, these bikes are called the Dominar 200 and the Dominar 160 and are already on sale with USD suspensions. The new versions have been uncloaked for the Indian buyers at an increased price of Rs 10,000 and Rs 7,000, respectively (all prices ex-showroom, Delhi) over the previous iterations of each model. Except for the engines, both motorcycles are similar and share the same styling, bodywork, and semi-digital equipment. The NS200 has larger tyres to manage its greater output levels. 

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Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and NS200: What Has Changed?

The USD (Upside Down Fork) front fork on the 2023 Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and the NS200 measures 33mm. Instead of Petal disc brakes and Bybre callipers, the bikes are now available with circular discs and Grimeca callipers. The front disc has grown from 260mm to 300mm and is now comparable to that of the NS250 and F250. It comes equipped with a dual-channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) as standard. The NS160 now weighs 152kgs, which is an increase of about 1kg from the previous version. The NS200, on the other hand, has lost a little weight going from 159.5kgs to 158kgs.

Bajaj Pulsar NS160, NS200: Engine & Other Details 

In terms of engines, both motorcycles remain unaltered. The NS160 continues to use a 160.3cc single-cylinder oil-cooled engine providing 17bhp and 14.6Nm. Meanwhile, the NS200 uses a 199.5cc liquid-cooled engine, delivering 24bhp and 18.7Nm. The new NS160 and the NS200 will adhere to OBD-2 standards. They now have an OBD sensor to keep track of their emissions in real-time.

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The NS range has been waiting for updates for a long time. Bajaj's Pulsar lineup underwent a complete overhaul and received updates throughout the last year. Now, finally, the company has made the much-needed changes to the NS200 and the NS160. The 2023 Bajaj Pulsar NS160 will compete with the Yamaha MT-15 V2 and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V. Along with these two bikes, the NS200 will also go against the KTM 200 Duke and Honda Hornet 2.0. in India.