Bajaj Pulsar NS200 & NS160 Launched in India - Tyres & Wheels Detail

Bajaj has updated its NS Pulsar bikes to give a much-needed shot in the arm. Below are the complete tyre and wheel details of the new Bajaj Pulsar NS200 and NS160.

• Bajaj Pulsar NS200 and NS160 now come with enhanced lighter wheels and fatter tyres.
• The NS duo features 100/80-17 tyres at the front and 130/70-17 sized rear tyres, shod with 17-inch alloy wheels.
• Both bikes now get USD forks at the front and dual-channel ABS.
• The motorcycles remain unchanged in terms of engine and features.

The homegrown two-wheeler maker Bajaj has launched the updated versions of its popular Pulsar NS200 and NS160. The NS series of bikes hasn’t received any major updates since it was first introduced in 2012. But now, these street naked bikes have been given a new lease of life to stay in the competition.

The NS duo gets a host of updates, including new lighter wheels for better manoeuvrability during everyday urban rides. Let’s explore more about the tyres and wheels and other major aspects of this update.

Tyres and Wheels

The Bajaj NS200 gets the same set of tyres, while the NS160 now comes with fatter 100/80-17 front and 130/70-17 sized rear tyres. The 17-inch alloy wheels on both models are lighter than the previous version, which makes the kerb weight slightly lighter by 1-1.5 kg. This will enhance rideability in cities and highways.

The bikes come with stock MRF Nylogrip Zapper S tyres which are highly reliable, and big on performance. With a rounded profile and sticky compound, the tyres are specially designed for sport bikes, offering superior grip and handling in busy city commutes.

Styling and Features

In terms of styling and features, both bikes remain unchanged, with the same design and bodywork. The NS200 features sporty graphics, a semi-digital instrument cluster, a halogen headlamp, and appropriate streetfighter ergonomics, allowing comfortable seating and worthy handling dynamics.   

The NS160, on the other hand, carries the same design language as the elder sibling with beefy looks. The bike comes with a sharp headlamp with pilot lamps, a semi-digital instrument panel, unique body graphics, an LED taillamp, split seats and raised clip-on handlebars.

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Engine & Specifications

The NS200 gets the 199.5cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-valve engine with fuel-injection technology, producing 24.5PS and 18.5Nm torque, linked to a 6-speed gearbox. Whereas, the NS160 features a 160.3cc, single-cylinder, 4-stroke, oil-cooled motor with a fuel injection system, pumping out 15.5PS and 14.6Nm torque, paired to a 5-speed gearbox.

The bikes are configured on a perimeter frame, with a USD fork up front and nitrox monoshock suspension at the rear. The braking duties are handled by a disc at both fronts in NS200, while the NS160 gets a drum at the rear, with both getting dual-channel ABS.

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