Bajaj Pulsar Mileage in 2026: Compare Pulsar 125, N160, NS160 and NS200
Overview
Choosing between the Pulsar 125, N160, NS160 and NS200 starts with fuel. This guide compares claimed and owner-reported mileage, monthly petrol bills, ownership costs and rivals from TVS and Hero, using petrol prices verified on 29 October 2026.
Real-world Bajaj Pulsar mileage runs from about 50 kmpl on the 125 to 36 kmpl on the NS200, below the ARAI claims of 51.46, 51.6, 52.2 and 40.36 kmpl. At Delhi petrol of ₹102.12 a litre, that is roughly ₹2.04 to ₹2.84 a kilometre. Mileage figures come from Team-BHP, BikeWale, ZigWheels, Autocar India and 91wheels. All calculations are ours.
Claimed vs owner-reported mileage (kmpl)
The gap is smallest on the 125 and widest on the NS160. Some sources list the older 125 at 57 kmpl, but 51.46 is the current model figure. We found no independent interstate touring tests, so plan with the low end of the highway range. On that basis, the N160 with its 14-litre tank manages about 700 to 730 km a tank, against roughly 590 to 655 km for the 125, 530 to 575 km for the NS160 and 455 to 540 km for the NS200.
Petrol prices and monthly fuel bills
Petrol on 29 October 2026 (HDFC SKY, Goodreturns): Delhi ₹102.12, Chennai ₹107.76, Mumbai ₹111.21, Bengaluru ₹111.68, Kolkata ₹113.51, Hyderabad ₹116.15. We could not verify a current Gurugram price, so check your pump. Prices rose nearly ₹7.5 a litre since 15 May, so expect changes.
Monthly fuel in Delhi at owner-reported mileage over 30 riding days:
In Hyderabad, the priciest city above, 30 km a day costs ₹2,091 on the 125 and ₹2,904 on the NS200.
What ownership costs each month
At 30 km a day in Delhi, add maintenance, insurance and EMI to fuel. Maintenance is our assumption of ₹500 a month, excluding tyres and chains. Insurance is modelled at about 9.6% of ex-showroom price a year, scaled from a BikeWale NS160 breakup, so get a real quote. EMI assumes 20% down, 36 months at 9.7%, on ex-showroom prices of ₹93,550, ₹1,16,502, ₹1,23,000 and ₹1,38,302.
Pulsar 125: fuel ₹1,838, maintenance ₹500, insurance ₹748, EMI ₹2,404, total ₹5,490
N160: fuel ₹2,042, maintenance ₹500, insurance ₹931, EMI ₹2,994, total ₹6,468
NS160: fuel ₹2,188, maintenance ₹500, insurance ₹983, EMI ₹3,161, total ₹6,833
NS200: fuel ₹2,553, maintenance ₹500, insurance ₹1,105, EMI ₹3,555, total ₹7,713
Pulsar vs rivals: cost per km and yearly fuel
Annual fuel assumes 10,800 km at Delhi prices.
The Raider 125 could save about ₹2,363 a year over the Pulsar 125, though its 56 kmpl is a listing figure with no owner average. The Xtreme 160R 4V saves only about ₹533 over the N160. The NS160 beats the Apache RTR 160 4V by about ₹1,313, but BikeWale gives the Apache 45 kmpl against Autocar India's 37 to 42, so treat that as close. The Apache RTR 200 4V saves about ₹3,064 over the NS200.
Tips to improve mileage
Service every three months, keep the chain lubricated and tyres inflated, stay below 5,000 rpm where possible and ride smoothly. Aggressive riding can cost several kmpl, and a sudden drop deserves a mechanic's check.
The verdict: who should buy which Pulsar
Buy the Pulsar 125 if you want the lowest running cost, at about ₹5,490 a month all in. Choose the N160 for touring range and decent economy close to the Xtreme 160R 4V. Take the NS160 if you value engine character over thrift, and budget about ₹2,190 a month in fuel. The NS200 costs about ₹8,600 more in fuel each year than the 125, so buy it for power, not savings. Whichever you pick, compare mileage, fuel cost and EMI for your city with the Drivio mileage comparator before you book.
Owners report about 50 kmpl on the Pulsar 125, 45 on the N160, 42 to 44 on the NS160 and 36 to 37 on the NS200. At 30 km a day in Delhi, petrol costs about ₹1,840 to ₹2,550 a month. Pick the 125 for thrift, the N160 for touring range, the NS160 for a sporty 160 and the NS200 only for power.
