The new Pulsar NS160 marks Bajaj’s onslaught in the quality
commuter category. Locking horns against the likes of the Yamaha FZ-S FI, Honda
CB Hornet 160R, Suzuki Gixxer and the TVS Apache RTR 160, the Pulsar NS160 aims
to pull towards you buyers looking for an efficient yet stylish commuter
motorcycle. Here is a quick impression of the five things concerning the Pulsar
NS160 that caught our attention
The Pulsar NS160 fundamentally sports a five year old
design. But the way the designer at Bajaj have played with the dull grey makes
the Pulsar NS160 look contemporary even today. The dual-tone paint schemes,
edgy headlamp, tank addition and the new belly pan highlight the bike’s well-developed
character, making it position out in the crowd.
Bajaj has strike a nice balance of comfort and sportiness
with the riding position of the Pulsar NS160. The raised clip-on handlebar
keeps your torso upright and the sculpted boiler allows a good grip on the
bike. These joined with the rear set footpegs give the Pulsar NS160 a big bike
feel, similar to its elder sibling.
The Pulsar NS160 is 10 kilograms lighter than the Pulsar
NS200 gratitude to lighter wheels, skinnier forks and regular tubeless tyres.
And the results are imposing. The lighter front conclusion and narrow profile
front tyre makes the Pulsar NS160 a very lively motorcycle, ready to change
direction at the drop of a hat.
The Pulsar NS160 engine gets a flat torque spread, more in
line with a person along for the ride motorcycle than a sporty offering. This
makes is very easy to ride in traffic. You can whack open the throttle at any
given second for a quick overtake.
However, this also makes the recital a little unexciting. With a suspension
and brake pedal setup this good, we would have liked the engine to pack a
punch.
The Pulsar NS160 feels fairly horizontal when you are
puttering around the city. However, go past 5,000rpm and it has its fair share
of feelings. You can feel a buzz on the handlebars, foot pegs and the fuel tank
which gets frustrating after a while. Even the exhaust note past 5,000rpm
sounds unpleasant after a while.
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