Yamaha R15S V3.0 Vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160 comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

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₹ 1.54 Lakh

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Yamaha R15S V3.0 Vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the R15S V3.0 Vs Pulsar NS160 on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

R15S V3.0 Vs Pulsar NS160 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 1.42 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 1.8 Lakh for the fully-loaded model. On the other hand, Yamaha R15S V3.0 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 1.54 Lakh.

Summary	Yamaha R15S V3.0	Bajaj Pulsar NS160
Price	₹ 1.54 Lakh	₹ 1.42 Lakh
Manufacturer	Yamaha	Bajaj
Body Type	Commuter	Commuter
Mileage	48.00 KM/L	52.00 KM/L
Power	13.5kW(18.4PS)/10000 RPM bhp	17.20 bhp
Engine	155.0 CC	160.3 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

R15S V3.0 Vs Pulsar NS160 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 base engine returns 52 KM/L. The Yamaha R15S V3.0 base returns 48 KM/L.

R15S V3.0 Vs Pulsar NS160 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Yamaha R15S V3.0 comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve	Oil Cooled, Twin Spark, 4-Valve FI DTS-i Engine
Engine CC	155.0 CC	160.3 CC
Engine Power	13.5kW(18.4PS)/10000 RPM	17.20
Max Torque	14.2 Nm (1.4 Kgfm) @7,500 RPM	14.60
Top Speed	144 kmph	120 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Valves per Cylinder	4	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Oil Cooled
Fuel Delivery	Fuel Injecion	Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	Self Start	Kick / Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	1990 mm	2017 mm
Width	725 mm	804 mm
Height	1135 mm	1060 mm
Wheelbase	1325 mm	1372 mm
Ground Clearance	170 mm	170 mm
Kerb Weight	142 kg	152 kg
Seat Height	815 mm	805 mm
Chassis Type	Deltabox	Perimeter Frame

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	11.0 L	12.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	2.2 L	2.4 L
Mileage	48.00 KM/L	52.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	528 km	626 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic With Anti-friction Bush
Rear Suspension	Monocross (link Suspension)	Nitrox Mono Shock Absorber With Canister
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	282 mm	260 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	220 mm	230 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre	100/80-17M/C 52P - Tubeless	90/90 -17 49 P Tubeless
Rear Tyre	140/70R17M/C 66H - Radial Tubeless	120/80 -17 61 P Tubeless
Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	No	Digital
Odometer	No	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Yes	Yes
Start Mechanism	No	Self-Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes
Stand Indicator	No	Yes
Tripmeter Count	Yes
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	No	Yes
Pillion Seat Type	Unibody Seat	Split Seat
Remote Key	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No
ABS	-
AHO (Automatic Headlamps On)	-
Back-lit Switchgear	-
BSIV Compliant Engine	-
Clear-Lens Indicator Lenses	-
Pass Light	-

Safety Features

Traction Control	No	No
ABS	Dual Channel ABS	Single-Channel
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft	No	No

Electricals

Head Light	LED	LED
Tail Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	Yes	Yes
DRLs	Yes	Yes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone Connectivity	No	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	No	No
Call/SMS Alerts	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB Charging Port	No	No
SOS	No	No

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	2-year/30,000 Km	2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	2-year/30,000 Km	5 Years

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