2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS200, NS160 Unveiled in India, Gets New Digital Instrument Cluster, LED Headlamp and More

Bajaj Auto is all set to launch its two much-awaited models – the 2024 NS200 and the 2024 NS160. Despite being in the market for a long time, the NS Pulsar range has been selling well. The Indian bikemaker has already unveiled the 2024 updated versions of both bikes on its social media platforms. The updated bikes will feature a few tech additions to bring them on par with the competition in their respective categories. However, it is important to note that the basic design elements, such as the robust tank and split seat, will continue to remain the same as before. Bajaj Auto is likely to announce the price tags of the motorcycles soon, and given the upgrades, they are expected to be slightly more expensive than the outgoing models. Now, without any further ado, let's take a look at what's new for the NS200 and the N160.

2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS200, NS160: Latest Updates

The 2024 iterations of the motorcycles will feature LED headlamps with LED daytime running lamps as standard. The Pulsar NS200 and the NS160 initially lagged behind their competitors, given that they featured halogen headlights. However, the upgraded lighting configuration will make them more comparable with the competition.

Another upgrade is the introduction of the new digital instrument cluster, which debuted with the Pulsar N160 and the N150. A button on the left switch gear will control the blacked-out instrument cluster, included with the new digital display. The new digital instrument cluster will also display important details such as the gear position indication, instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average fuel economy, and time, along with the standard trip meter, odometer, speedometer, turn-by-turn navigation, and fuel gauge will also be there.

The analogue tachometer of the previous models has now been replaced with a new horizontally oriented digital unit. Riders can use the Bjaja Ride Connect app to connect their smartphones to the bike, which will allow them the option to accept or reject a call while on the go. Additionally, the bikes will also feature a USB port for charging mobile devices.

Apart from these technological changes, both bikes retain their overall design. All four components – the USD fork, mono-shock, bodywork, and chassis – remain the same. For clarification, the NS200 comes with USD forks up front and a mono-shock at the rear as standard. It gets disc brakes at both ends and 17-inch alloy wheels.

2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS200, NS160: Mechanical Specifications

The revised Pulsar NS200 is powered by the same 199.5cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled unit, which produces 18.74Nm of peak torque and 24.16bhp of maximum power and is mated to a six-speed gearbox. Meanwhile, the 160.03cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine that powers the NS160 churns out 17.03bhp of peak power and 14.6Nm of torque. Both units are E20-compliant.

2024 Bajaj Pulsar NS200, NS160: Competition Check

The Bajaj Pulsar NS200 rivals the KTM 200 Duke and the Honda Hornet 2.0 in the Indian market, while the Pulsar NS160 competes with the likes of the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V and the Yamaha MT-15 V2.

Although Bajaj Auto has not yet disclosed the prices of the revised models, they are likely to get a small price hike, given the upgrades.

Bajaj Auto January 2024 Sales Figures

In the domestic market, Bajaj Auto sold 2.30 lakh units (2Ws and CVs), registering a 31 per cent increase over the same period last year. The company also recorded export sales of 1.26 lakh vehicles – a 12 per cent increase from 1.13 lakh models exported in January 2023. In terms of segment sales, Bajaj's local two-wheeler deliveries increased by 36 per cent year on year to 1.93 lakh units in January 2024 from 1.42 lakh units in the previous year. The manufacturer dispatched 1.15 lakh 2Ws abroad, representing a 14 per cent increase over the previous year. Overall, two-wheeler sales totalled 3.08 lakh units in January this year, representing a 27 per cent increase over the same month in 2023.