Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Royal Enfield Hunter 350
The Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is ₹1,177 cheaper than the Bajaj Pulsar N160 on-road in Delhi (₹1,60,950 vs ₹1,62,127 for the base variants). EMI starts at ₹5,361 for the Bajaj Pulsar N160 and ₹5,322 for the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 (36 months, 10% margin money, interest 0.90% a month).
Bajaj Pulsar N160₹1,62,127 on-road · 1 variant
Royal Enfield Hunter 350₹1,60,950 on-road · 3 variantsBajaj Pulsar N160 vs Royal Enfield Hunter 350 price in Delhi
On-road price of the base variant and what it is made of, from authorised Delhi dealer price lists.
| Bajaj Pulsar N160 | Royal Enfield Hunter 350 | |
|---|---|---|
| On-road price (Delhi) | ₹1,62,127 | ₹1,60,950 – ₹1,95,352 |
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,34,609 | ₹1,37,640 |
| Insurance | ₹11,821 | ₹11,769 |
| Registration (RTO) | ₹11,299 | ₹11,541 |
| Variants | 1 | 3 |
Engine & performance
| Bajaj Pulsar N160 | Royal Enfield Hunter 350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Displacement | 164.82 cc | 349 cc |
| Engine type | 2 V, Air Cooled | Single cylinder, 4 stroke, Air-Oil cooled |
| Max power | 16 PS @ 8750 rpm | 20.2 bhp @ 6100 rpm (14.87 kW) |
| Max torque | 14.65 Nm @ 6000 rpm | 27 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | — |
| Gears | — | 5 Speed constant mesh |
| Clutch | — | Wet, multi-plates (Assist & Slip) Clutch |
| Fuel system | Fuel Injection (FI) | — |
| Bore × stroke | — | 72 mm x 85.8 mm |
| Compression ratio | — | 9.5:1 |
| Cooling | Air Cooled | — |
| Starting | Self Start | — |
| Ignition | — | Electronic Fuel Injection(EFI) |
Mileage & running cost
| Bajaj Pulsar N160 | Royal Enfield Hunter 350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Mileage | — | 36.2 km/l |
| Fuel cost / month (30 km a day) | — | ₹2,360 |
| Free services | 3 (till 10,000 km) | — |
| Fuel tank capacity | 14 L | 13 L |
Dimensions & weight
| Bajaj Pulsar N160 | Royal Enfield Hunter 350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kerb weight | 148–152 kg | 181 kg (with 90% fuel & oil) |
| Seat height | — | 790 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 160 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1348 mm | 1370 mm |
| Length | — | 2055 mm |
| Width | — | 810 mm (without mirrors) |
| Height | — | 1070 mm (without mirrors) |
Brakes, tyres & features
| Bajaj Pulsar N160 | Royal Enfield Hunter 350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake | — | 300 mm disc with twin piston floating caliper |
| Rear brake | — | 270 mm disc, single piston floating caliper |
| ABS | 1CH ABS with Ride Modes / 2CH ABS with Ride Modes | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front tyre | 100/80-17, MT 2.15 × 17 | Alloy wheel- 110/70-17" 54P ( Tubeless Tyre) |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-17, MT 3.00 × 17 | Alloy Wheel - 140/70 - 17'' - 66P (Tubeless Tyre) |
| Tyre type | Tubeless | — |
| Front suspension | Φ33 USD | Telescopic, 41 mm forks |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock, 130 mm stroke | Twin shock absorbers with 6-step adjustable preload |
| Frame | Perimeter Frame | Twin Downtube Spine Frame |
| Headlamp | — | HB/LB : 12 V, 16.5 W/11 W (LED) with Integrated FPL 12 V, 1.65 W(LED) |
| Tail lamp | LED tail lamp with glitter pattern | Tail/stop : 13.5 V, 0.5 W/4.8 W (LED) |
| Turn indicators | — | 12 V, 10 W X 2 Pairs [Front & Rear] |
| Instrument console | Reverse Monochrome LCD with TBT Navigation | — |
| USB charging | Type C | USB Charger - Type C Fast charging |
| Battery (12 V) | — | 12 volt, 8 Ah, VRLA (maintenance free) |
EMI & down payment
Base variant, 10% margin money, interest 0.90% a month (10.75% flat). Final terms come from the lender.
| Bajaj Pulsar N160 | Royal Enfield Hunter 350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Down payment (10% + fees) | ₹20,991 | ₹20,852 |
| EMI for 12 months | ₹13,467 | ₹13,369 |
| EMI for 24 months | ₹7,387 | ₹7,334 |
| EMI for 36 months | ₹5,361 | ₹5,322 |
| EMI for 48 months | ₹4,348 | ₹4,316 |
Verdict: Bajaj Pulsar N160 or Royal Enfield Hunter 350?
Based only on maker specifications and live Delhi prices. Differences under 3% are left out.
Buy the Bajaj Pulsar N160 for
- It is lighter (148 vs 181 kg)
- A bigger fuel tank (14 vs 13 L)
- More ground clearance (165 vs 160 mm)
Buy the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 for
- More power (20.5 vs 16 PS)
- More torque (27 vs 14.7 Nm)
- More variants to choose from (3 vs 1)
Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Royal Enfield Hunter 350 questions
Which is better, Bajaj Pulsar N160 or Royal Enfield Hunter 350?
The Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is ₹1,177 cheaper than the Bajaj Pulsar N160 on-road in Delhi (₹1,60,950 vs ₹1,62,127 for the base variants). EMI starts at ₹5,361 for the Bajaj Pulsar N160 and ₹5,322 for the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 (36 months, 10% margin money, interest 0.90% a month). Choose the cheaper one for short city rides; the extra cost of the other is worth it only if you value what its variants add.
Which is cheaper, Bajaj Pulsar N160 or Royal Enfield Hunter 350?
The Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is cheaper by ₹1,177 on-road in Delhi.
Which is more powerful, Bajaj Pulsar N160 or Royal Enfield Hunter 350?
The Royal Enfield Hunter 350, with 20.5 PS of power against 16 for the Bajaj Pulsar N160.
Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar N160 or Royal Enfield Hunter 350?
The Bajaj Pulsar N160, with 148 kg kerb weight against 181 for the Royal Enfield Hunter 350.
Which has the bigger fuel tank, Bajaj Pulsar N160 or Royal Enfield Hunter 350?
The Bajaj Pulsar N160, with 14 litre fuel tank against 13 for the Royal Enfield Hunter 350.
How do I get the lowest price on the Bajaj Pulsar N160 or Royal Enfield Hunter 350?
Post either model on Lowzo. Verified dealers in Delhi bid against each other in a live reverse auction and you choose the lowest bid.