It must be decided today!
What?
What shall you decide, elder brother?
I shall surely take the title.
You think it belongs to you just cause you're elder?
Times have changed, brother.
It doesn't work that way.
Be polite, or else...
Or else, what?
Or else? -Or else what, elder brother?
Let's do one thing.
Let's end this topic here today.
It will backfire on you!
Challenging your elder?
I'll show you!
The OG.
The one that took inspiration from the bigger 200
and made its presence known in the 160cc class.
Same sharp looks, same aura, same feelings.
This is what the NS is known for.
Same, same, same, everything is the same!
But what's new? The N160 is new.
New looks, new engine, new everything.
This is the present.
This is the future.
Wait, not everything is new.
Just like the NS160, the N160 also shares a few things with the N250.
So, new? Yes.
Everything new? Not really.
Elder brother thinks that he'll spout dialogues and take a giant leap forward.
But that leap will turn into a weep.
Because this is where I talk about the engine.
He says that because he cannot rev as high.
Because that's where the NS really comes to light.
Long stroke, torquey, smooth.
This is a big change from what we've seen in the Pulsar line up so far.
It feels thoroughly modern.
You see this segment, the NS segment,
has always been sporty, right from the introduction of the 200.
And that same feeling has been carried on to the 160 as well. It feels no different.
The smoothness is evident from the moment you turn the key and put on the ignition.
And then when you start riding it, you realise
you don't have to keep shifting through the gears.
Because it's just so tractable.
The mid range and the low end are really really strong.
Yes, it's not as high revving as the NS, but why should it be?
It makes 0 sense to stay on the throttle at high RPMs when you're riding locally.
Yes, it does not feel as pleasant as the N160,
but it definitely feels a lot more sporty.
I also agree that the refinement levels on the N are a lot better.
But for people who love a high revving motorcycle,
like being on the gas way past 6000 RPM,
for those individuals the NS is going to be a delight.
The gearbox on the N is a hell of a lot smoother.
And the clutch action also feels light.
Torque almost instantly.
Slick gearbox, light clutch.
What a package!
The NS on the other hand, feels a little rough.
Not the clutch as much, but the gearbox.
Definitely not as smooth as the N, because once you ride the N,
you will immediately gravitate towards its feel.
I know I represent the NS here, and I want you to stay with me.
Flowing, predictable, fun.
That's how I would like to describe the NS160.
Now even when you go around corners, that sporty character is really coming alive.
And that is, or has been, appreciated by a lot of enthusiasts in the past.
Now for the year 2023, the NS160 gets a USD Fork.
Similar to the NS200 now.
Comfortable, easy, composed.
That's how I would like to describe the N160.
It doesn't feel as firm as the NS, but that's
what makes it such a great bike for the city.
It is a little bit heavier.
But then it has a shorter wheelbase, so it feels very agile and very
flickable, especially when you're going through traffic at low speeds.
It's a different motorcycle, meant for different things.
So there's a very different feeling to it.
And honestly it's a really, really nice feeling.
The ergonomics pretty much feel the same, at least
in terms of how you place your feet on the pegs.
Difference comes when you grab on to the handlebar.
The NS200 with a taller seat height, and a raised clip on bar, feels very upright.
Contrary to what it represents.
N on the other hand, with a lower standard bar, feels very nice and somewhat sporty.
The way you grip the tank also feels much better than the NS.
What about the features, elder brother? It all seems the same old ones to me.
How is it old? It's new.
I mean new things have been added.
And you think that makes you better?
I'll tell you what makes the N better.
Digital Analogue Instrument cluster with much better readability.
Exactly how a modern motorcycle should be.
Digital Analogue Instrument cluster is there in the NS too.
Does it have LED headlamps?
Umm, no...
USB charging port?
Umm, no...
What do you have then?
Gear indicator!
The N has that too.
VT? -The N has that too!
You are late to the game! You are late elder brother!
Bluetooth connectivity?
You're too early bro, neither have it!
So now what?
Hungry? -Hungry?
I'm at a loss of words here, because honestly in spite of siding with the NS,
I still feel the N is a much better motorcycle, pretty much in terms of everything.
Ergonomics part, the refinement,
it's not better by a massive margin but definitely better between the two.
The only place...
The only place where I feel the NS surges ahead is...
ride feel and handling. It feels...
proper sporty, proper fun.
I wish it had the refinement of the N.
But you know what I wish for more?
If Bajaj decide to take the good bits of the N
and the NS, and make one 160 motorcycle.
Hundred percent, I agree, the NS was like
cutting edge when it first came out, people just
went mad over it. It's still cutting edge today,
but I feel the N is a motorcycle that's designed
for today, and for today's riding needs.
Yeah, like I said, take the good bits of the N, take the good bits of the NS,
and one 160. There are too many Pulsars anyway, so one will work.
Sugar, spice and everything nice, you say, right?
In some of my videos. So you take the chassis, the ride-feel, handling from the NS,
and engine, ergonomics, brake from the N and you have the perfect 160 bike.
Yeah, so we clearly have made a choice.
But which side are you on?
Are you team NS or are you team N?
Drop your answer in the comment section below.
Team Loser or Team Winner.
He wants to try and say that.
He's acting too smart, I will...
The next time around we'll see who wins this compare round.
But anyway thank you so much for watching,
my name is Varun Painter, and I'll see you later!
My name is Karan Singh and...
Ting-ding-tiding! -Yes, perfect, alright, see you.