All Bajaj Pulsar Models to Get TFT Screen: Here's the Rollout Order

Bajaj is finally bringing a Bajaj Pulsar TFT screen to its entire two-wheeler range in India, and the rollout has already begun with the new Pulsar N160 SS, priced at ₹1,42,585 (ex-showroom, Delhi). This is the first time in the brand's 25-year Pulsar history that a colour TFT dash has appeared on a Bajaj motorcycle, and it changes the calculus for anyone shopping the 125cc-to-160cc commuter-sport segment in India right now. If you've been holding off on a Pulsar purchase waiting for Bajaj to catch up with rivals on tech, this is the update you've been waiting for.

Why the N160 SS Got the TFT Screen First

The Pulsar N160 SS isn't just a badge change. It runs a new 164.5cc, four-valve, oil-cooled engine that makes 18.5 PS at 9,500rpm and 14.4Nm at 8,000rpm through a five-speed gearbox, which Bajaj claims is the most powerful engine in the 160cc segment. That power sits alongside a five-inch TFT console with Google Maps mirroring, a ride-by-wire throttle, four riding modes, traction control, and Bajaj's Crawl tech for stop-start traffic — genuinely useful on Delhi's ring roads or Bangalore's Outer Ring Road during peak hours. The N160 S, one notch below, gets a simpler LCD cluster with Bluetooth and turn-by-turn navigation instead, and costs roughly ₹1,33,510 ex-showroom. Compare that to the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, which tops out around ₹1,38,190–1,39,000 for its dual-channel ABS variant with a TFT and USD forks of its own — Bajaj has priced the SS only about ₹3,000–4,000 above its closest rival while matching it feature for feature. Hero's Xtreme 160R 4V remains the value option in this fight, still without a TFT screen at the time of writing.

Pulsar 150 and Pulsar 125 Are Next

Spy shots from dealership sightings this month point to the next-generation Pulsar 150 getting the same five-inch TFT unit as the N160 SS, though likely trimmed down to Bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation rather than full Google Maps mirroring, to protect the price gap. This lines up with 2026 being the Pulsar brand's 25th anniversary year, and Rajiv Bajaj has already confirmed a broader next-generation Pulsar range is coming through the rest of 2026, reportedly on a new platform with a monoshock rear end replacing the old twin-cradle frame. The Pulsar 125 has also been spotted wearing a TFT-equipped variant with a new split-seat design, going up against the TVS Raider 125 and Honda CB Hornet 125 — both of which already sell TFT-equipped 125cc bikes in India, which is exactly why Bajaj can't afford to wait any longer here. None of these next-gen prices are official yet, so treat any number you see online as an estimate until Bajaj confirms it. Oddly, the brand's own flagship, the Pulsar NS400Z, is still stuck with a basic LCD screen — proof that this rollout is about closing the gap in the volume segments first, not top-down.

What the TFT Upgrade Actually Costs You

Here's the number nobody else is running: on an estimated on-road Delhi price of around ₹1,64,000 for the N160 SS, a 20% down payment of ₹32,800 leaves a loan of ₹1,31,200. At 11% interest over 60 months, that works out to an EMI of roughly ₹2,850 a month — not far off what a mid-range smartphone EMI costs, for a bike with a proper TFT dash and traction control. Fuel-wise, expect real-world mileage in the low 40s (kmpl), so a typical 1,000km monthly commute burns close to 24 litres. At today's Delhi petrol price of ₹103/litre, that's around ₹2,550 a month to run — worth budgeting for alongside the EMI. Servicing a Pulsar 4V engine to 10,000km should stay affordable, with labour and parts across the free-service schedule typically landing under ₹4,000 total, though Bajaj hasn't published exact figures for the new engine yet.

Buy Now or Wait for the Next-Gen Pulsar?

If you're specifically after a 160cc commuter-sport with a TFT screen today, the Pulsar N160 SS already delivers that, and undercuts the Apache RTR 160 4V's most loaded variant on price while matching most of its tech. Riders eyeing the 125cc or 150cc segment have a tougher call — the current Pulsar 125 and Pulsar 150 still run older LCD or semi-digital consoles, and their TFT successors are close enough that waiting a few months could make more sense, especially since Bajaj hasn't locked in pricing for either yet. We've covered the TVS Raider 125 in detail before if you want the direct rival's numbers while you decide. For most buyers who need a bike this quarter, the N160 SS is the one to walk into a showroom for. Check the on-road price and EMI for the Bajaj Pulsar N160 SS in your city on Drivio.