the lean angle calculated is quite pointless in my opinion. there are too many variables - tyres, road conditions, suspension setup, overall rider confidence/skill, and how the bike itself feels to you. the last one is important because, lets say for example, you are more comfortable and your body is better suited to the gixxer than the pulsar, so obviously you will be able to push the gixxer more than the pulsar. using an app to determine the winner seems gimmicky
U answered yourself, if the suspension setup is soft rider will feel the liniting factor. The only variable is tyre grip, which differs according to the rubber quality, tyre profile etc. It is indeed useful to compare them on the same road as u will see the handling difference across bikes and also the good and ugly with the stock tyres, realistically not many change to a costlier tyre right out of the showroom
Even the water spilling test seems pointless... too many random variables to determine the ranks Unless you do it 30-40 times with each bike to get a statistically significant result
@@skarrin6207thats my point, the app is useless. the app cannot determine the suspension setup or how the tyre grips or how confident the rider is. the cornering test is great, but using the app to make the final answer is gimmicky
@@apolloxlix679 If the same rider tries all biies and gets different bikes then I think the difference in lean angles is a direct measure of how confident the bike felt to that particular rider, if u change the rider the lean angles may shift but the relative standings will remain very similar.
Loved❤ video. Hoping for more comparisons based on real life scenarios like these. Bought fz 5 months ago. Now feel like I have missed chance to get n160😅
@@offaryaan it's good old reliable machine. I'm happy that it won't give big problems in future but wanted something extra, like performance or better headlights. Will try to enjoy it while it's my primary bike.
@@pratikvanc6244reliability comes down to maintaining your bike well. I have used Fz and Pulsar 150 both. The Fz was owned and maintained by my friend before i got my hands on it and trust me, it was a money hogging machine in terms of repair. Whereas the pulsar 150 that i am using currently (2010) model, is running like a beast. I have spent money in maintaining pulsar and in return that bike is giving me reliability.
No hate on other bikes but we used a worn out tire so it didnt lean better but trust us it accelerated and braked and every test with no place to improve... Remember the worn out tore only afalected the lean angle..
I was happily living with my 2014 Bajaj Avenger 220 DTSi until I got laid off last year and started a freelance gig from home. I didn't ride much during this time and thought I'd sell my Avenger and buy a scooter which is a convenient option for getting groceries and because my wife could ride it as well, so I got a Hero Maestro Edge. But lately, I've been missing my Avenger and I just got a job in a school in a village 25 km away from my home, so I'm thinking of getting a second hand bike with good mileage under ₹30,000. Any suggestions you guys have?
They have used older apache as the video is sponsered by Bajaj to icrease sales of pulsar 😂 If they would have used new Apache then Pulsar would have been at 2nd place.
@gatmnear not if you are touring on motorcycle. Even though it's not Google maps it works for most situation. The pulsar can't show any direction with it's rpm needle if I'm not wrong 😆😆
@@user_Shadow_YTI agree with you the rpm needle is an emotion ❤ and the new Apache 160 2v don't get it else it gets a 160 4v cluster but it looks so ugly on the 2v
Dual-channel ABS is unheard of in this segment. This should be standard in all the motorcycles in this segment. Now that Bajaj has set a standard in this segment, I hope other manufactures follow its footsteps.
As N160 owner, I am loving it so far. after lot of research i went for it, never regret. Great stability at high rpms, super break handling, decent mileage 50+ at highways, 45+ city. Stunning looks❤ Idle for height rider’s
@@Zer0-0Bro that depends on your height if your height is above 5.8 then it will have aggressive posture but that's also not a problem just change the handle grip and you are done 👍 It only give pain on palms of hand rest it's sitting posture is only little bit aggressive not a problem for back
@@arifzain6844 Power is not Everything in a Motorcycle. Power is merely a 30% importance in a Motorcycle. Handling, Aerodynamics, Braking, Chassis Stability, Rigidity are Equally Important Aspects in a Motorcycle.
Exclusion of Unicorn 160 is disappppointing, It is practically a better choice, great honda engine, good suspension, 187 mm gc, pricewise not very high too, If the exclusion of unicorn is because of outdated looks, then xblade 160 would have been a good choice here
One of the best reviews i saw in 160cc segments Confused between Apache and pulser Decided to go with Apache because of comfortable pillion seat for women
@@shreyasdharashivkar8027 Kaise ho sakta hain ye ???😱 Mera bhi same haal hain...😜 2020 January mein bike liya tha after graduation...Mummy aur GF both said ki unchi pillion seat wali bike nehi lene ke liye...Toh maine bhi Unicorn utha liya. Kiuki Sasur Ji chalatey hain Old model Achiever aur mere papa chalate the Pulsar 150 single seat model...Abb mere Unicorn lene se dono khush... Warna mein toh Dominar 250/Yamaha Fz25 lene wala tha 😂
Proud owner of pulsar n160 dual channel abs. It does not demand any sort of high maintenance and with bajaj's wide service network and parts availability, there has never been any issue.
Bring in reliability, and long term usage and Yamaha just wins it.. i still feel fzs should have used instead of fz x. Fz x is more of a cruiser and not more of a naked sports kinda bike like others.
@@nitesh_666 I've personally never used the bluetooth features on my own bike 😂 they're completely useless according to me. And coming to the performance part, it never feels lacking, it can keep up with NSs & Dukes pretty well.
I have had my Honda xblade for 4 years now .. no issues till date , mileage is always between 40-45 . Every 3-4 months i need to travel from bhopal to Indore journey of 250kms , engine is smooth , reliable and no vibrations are present till date . Maintainence cost is also reasonable
I ride a Gixxer 155 BS3, first edition. Still rocking with its 14.8 bhp and 135kg weight , giving me a mileage of 52km/l even after 8 years. You can trust Japanese machines.
There is one Japanese machine that wasn't even considered... But I guess it's not a sporty commuter. It's the MT15. Personally I think Yamaha stopped trying after the MT15. They're basically like "Remember how we made that one motorcycle? That shit SLAPS"
@@PS-ug7nm if you ride below 5000rpm upto 4 gears its easy above 50kmph on highways and above 46kmph on city rides. I get 45+ above no matter the condition and yes i do drive aggressive occasionally.
If commuting is purpose then minor difference in 0-60kmph timing / Lean angle should not be the criteria all of them are equally good we will be riding them on roads not the track ! it's all about practicality & long term reliability & that zing connection with the bike !
I have xtreme 160r and i accept Apache can do well in 0-60 but pulsar never go that much quick bcz my frnd have one and we have compared it with my xtreme and xtreme can beat n160 in 0-100 any day 👍❤
Conclusion: FZ-X is the most stupid bike anyone can buy.. FZ-S instead wouldve performed far better esp in terms of cornering & acceleration.. The Best: Very easy to pick just by 1 factor Dual Channel ABS - Pulsar N160..
@@fieryspy6414but MT15 is a commuter tho. I think it's the best commuter .. decent power ,very good mileage. The only thing it lacks is pillion comfort .but for College students looking for a stylish commuter ..MT15 is the best option
There are a few aspects in the comparison that are slightly biased! Clearly the use of 7000+ km driven apache will affect its score in cornering and comfort due to worn out tyres. And also it's technically apache the more efficient bike considering the fact that it has 4 valves in its piston head whereas the other bikes don't therefore it gives more low end torque and better mid range in city traffic so ultimately it's it's efficiency of 47 in city is as good as 51 or 52 of other competitors. Considering these odds Apache stands the clear winner!!!
Bro , Pulsar is not getting sales as per expectations so they sponsored Zigwheels😂 . The braking test was clearly baised as rear tyre of pulsar was in air which is not ideal braking condition and lean angle on apache is better as compared to pulsar + The fuel efficiency of Apache is better as compared to pulsar .
@@rahulpatnaikji agree, its overpriced. but i chose it anyway. my budget couldnt reach mt15, and fz is too underpowered so i got gixxer instead. since i am living in hilly areas the engines are more stressed easily, so longevity of the engine is lesser. in these situations the longevity and reliability of japanese brands is still unmatched
@@apolloxlix679 gone are those qdr days of japanese brands. Now indian brands are able to make equally durable and reliable engines if not better. I would have gone for the rtr160 if I were in your place as it has 4 valve and oil cooled engine compared to 2 valve air cooled of gixxer and get riding gear for the same money
The first two tests were sponsered by Bajaj clearly as the rear wheel of pulsar was lifted so much that no rider is going to do the same in real life so the breaking distance of 33 meters is completely false and the next is using old apache in lean test .. I'm from my experience can say that lean angle on apache is clearly much better due to combination of suspension and tyres itself. This type of Cheating in test was not expected by Zigwheels.
@@anasthakur3244Dude N160 is the only motorcycle with Dual Channel ABS here and also with Larger 300MM Disc with Gremica brakes so N160 is clearly got advantage here
@@ripster36 I never said brakes on N160 are bad. I just said the braking test conducted by rider was not proper. You can clearly see the rear wheel of N160 in air while braking. Not everyone is going to stop the bike like that. The rider cheater on that test.
Lol bro doing a stoppie does not improve braking performance it does the opposite in fact. Only one tire means less surface area which equals less traction and more distance to stop. It's likely that they did the braking test normally and then added that bit for some fun.
In my opinion, this assessment is a little sloppy, and the comparison of the equipment lists is absurd. They are using a TVS with worn tyres which impact handling and braking. According to the reviewer, they preferred the FZ-S to the FZ-X. FZ-X is more geared towards retro vibe so don't fit in this sporty commuter character that well. Dual channel ABS and a USB charger are both listed as having the same value under equipment.
Absolutely loved this review. Its as an all round review that I have never seen anyone make till date except for that suspension testing which was done on literally an off road course with a guy hiding the container. His hand itself was acting as a suspension to counter the kickback from the bumps. The light spread test was something I really loved cos good light especially in this era where one has proprietary LED lights, is highly essential to know. Like old times, One just can't change to brighter bulb and get away with it. And yes its a shame to see that the Japanese bikes have devolved into such uninteresting bikes. I still ride the original FZ16 the one that started this trend and i love it. Now if it's not yo much to ask, can you people make the same kinda comparison video with 250cc bikes.
@@avinashyadav7289 bro yaar maintenance matters. I have seen many pulsar Bikes in our relatives house n they maintained their bikes well. So no p* star type sound yeah.. BS3 makes lot of sound I agree.. BS4 has improved bit BS6 improved more But new gen Pulsars are the best till date in refinement among the whole pulsar series.
Why should you include rtr if it's relatively old when compared to other bikes? Cornering goes to rtr cause of radial tyre, mileage depends on the person who has been using that bike since it cloaked above 5k km. And initial 60 ,rtr reaches max 4.98 sec lol.. How the hell its 5+ seconds? That bike has some serious issues and you brought that bike for a comparison 😂☠️ !! The funny fact is despite all this rtr became 2nd out of others. So clearly rtr is the winner here.
Believe me I was going for pulsar n160 but When I saw that bike In real I didn’t liked at all the size looks more smaller compared to it power and other bikes You should include the new pulsar ns 160 also fzs v4 coz I’m still waiting for my perfect motorcycle now I’m thinking for mt15 😂
Thrill always is not a good thing ......recommend people for long lasting engines ......160cc segment bikes are mostly purchased by middle-class people with their hard-earned money.....why always crying out for acleration leaning ....try to include about repairs, resale value, service, consistency, comfort
@@abhishekrajputminhas630 bro I am planning to take , what's your suggestions. I am confused between Apache and this , and also tell me the reason for your suggestion.
Bro if you want a bike with good mileage ,looks,adn performance you can go ahead , power is good . I dont jeed bluetooth because i have smartwatch for notifications usb charging is provided in bike which is important and dual channel abs is best , looks are so damn good, people will ignore apache if both are placed at same place, 55+ mileage in city with premium petrol,pickup is good but after 4000rpm you can feel the real power the beast mode. Bike feels little heavy as compare to others and handling is little bit heavier side
Lean angle test was a very interesting thing, did you swap riders between bikes ? The FZX is a joke, thanks so much for including it, good entertainment, possibly one of the ugliest designs ever to come out. Gixxer too is painfully outdated. I wouldn't trust a Bajaj product no matter how good they look & how premium it feels, when new, they often degrade very quickly especially the engine & basic electronics like instrument console. Very surprised with Hero, excited to see the new bikes they are bringing. The now 4-year old RTR 160 4V looks to be an overall better package than all of these bikes & that's really saying something, I do miss the old headlight design, the new one looks very odd.
I owned n160 and happy that i don't go with apache because i have smartwatch I don't need Bluetooth.n160 is far better allrounder. New fresh looks and better in all aspects..this is truly inproved pulsar..better than ns160 its topend is far better ..
That's a old model of Apache, if you go with the new Model, it will perform much better than others. The only point where apache lags is Dual Channel ABS... else, it's the best in segment.
Companies should provide some way to check tire air pressure in phone or on speedometer. It will help alot. Improve average, ride quality, long rides become more safe.
The new FI Gixxer does not have the same connect and fun like the OG carburetted Gixxer. The OG Gixxer could have outclassed all the bikes here when it comes to cornering
I haven't ridden the new pulsars but bring a fresh Apache (not the 2 year old machine) and I think things would be different. RTR 200 owner here and I have learnt so much on the bike that most people cannot dare to go as fast as me on hills and only chapri riders with 0 IQ can keep up with me in city traffic
Use new Apache and fzs rather than fzx then only the right comparison will be made... Definitely Apache would have been on top and xtreme and fzs would have been neck to neck.... And one correction FZ wasn't the first 160cc sporty commuter but Apache was......
Everyone just go for the pulsar N160, trust me you're never going to regret it over Apache, its better in sound, refinement and everything....and Looks omg
It feels like hero xtreme was betrayed by the last rating of 9 if it would be from 5 xtreme was too close to apache or if we test weight it would get a 5 too
Can we appreciate Bajaj for developing such a bike which not only looks sexy but also drives sexy. But I still don't understand why had Yamaha launched or even innovate a bike like FZ-X Jai Hind 🇮🇳
Guys, I tried Yamaha FZ, Yamaha MT15, Hero Xtreme 160 4V, Apache 160, Honda Hornet 2.0, Triumph speed 400, Apache 200 - Look - Dont go by specs, value for money and so on..Just ride the bike, feel it, enjoy it, is it comfortable, do you like the engine refinement, is the power good for you. I dont care for these LEDs, color schemes, bluetooth etc, Need ABS, disc brakes and lovely engine - Suzuki is a beast, totally in love it. Once i tried the Gixxer SF 250 - Comfort, power and looks are just spot on for me. Did not even read the spec sheet or VFM calculations. Below 200 cc bikes are commuter bikes, period. No sporty etc. Hero engine felt strained and the power ramped up to max engine capacity, FZ i ll honestly buy splendor, MT15 no torque i dont like such small engines strained though refined, Apache was great but cant stand the posture, its neither sporty not straight, Hornet too stiff, Triumph too heavy for city riding for me. Royal enfield - too heavy clutch and not enjoyable, highways it will be enjoyable i guess, but compared to the smile the Gixxer (both 155 and 250) put on me, nothing comes close. But 250 is for me, since i like the effortless power.
They should have included the FZS instead of the FZX
1604v rtr main kabse dual channel abs Ane laga
@@AsimRajaMondal hai bhai
Doesn't matter...they are same thing except looks
@@pahwasaki9389true
Just a marketing gimmick 😂
the lean angle calculated is quite pointless in my opinion. there are too many variables - tyres, road conditions, suspension setup, overall rider confidence/skill, and how the bike itself feels to you. the last one is important because, lets say for example, you are more comfortable and your body is better suited to the gixxer than the pulsar, so obviously you will be able to push the gixxer more than the pulsar. using an app to determine the winner seems gimmicky
Video is sponsered by Bajaj😂
U answered yourself, if the suspension setup is soft rider will feel the liniting factor. The only variable is tyre grip, which differs according to the rubber quality, tyre profile etc. It is indeed useful to compare them on the same road as u will see the handling difference across bikes and also the good and ugly with the stock tyres, realistically not many change to a costlier tyre right out of the showroom
Even the water spilling test seems pointless... too many random variables to determine the ranks
Unless you do it 30-40 times with each bike to get a statistically significant result
@@skarrin6207thats my point, the app is useless. the app cannot determine the suspension setup or how the tyre grips or how confident the rider is. the cornering test is great, but using the app to make the final answer is gimmicky
@@apolloxlix679 If the same rider tries all biies and gets different bikes then I think the difference in lean angles is a direct measure of how confident the bike felt to that particular rider, if u change the rider the lean angles may shift but the relative standings will remain very similar.
Loved how the pulsar took it's throne back ❤️🤌✨
Loved❤ video. Hoping for more comparisons based on real life scenarios like these. Bought fz 5 months ago. Now feel like I have missed chance to get n160😅
Fz is good too be happy with your bike bro
@@offaryaan it's good old reliable machine. I'm happy that it won't give big problems in future but wanted something extra, like performance or better headlights. Will try to enjoy it while it's my primary bike.
@@pratikvanc6244 suree brotha
@@pratikvanc6244reliability comes down to maintaining your bike well. I have used Fz and Pulsar 150 both. The Fz was owned and maintained by my friend before i got my hands on it and trust me, it was a money hogging machine in terms of repair. Whereas the pulsar 150 that i am using currently (2010) model, is running like a beast. I have spent money in maintaining pulsar and in return that bike is giving me reliability.
Excellent video. Wish FZs in place of FZX and P.NS160 too added in this
Proudly Pulsar N160 owner.
This is the kind of information that we want and its straight to the point ....in would be happy if every other video has this same format
No hate on other bikes but we used a worn out tire so it didnt lean better but trust us it accelerated and braked and every test with no place to improve... Remember the worn out tore only afalected the lean angle..
Really great comparison
Liked the way you compared
Thumbs up 👍 zig wheels team
Keep going
Thanks for this video I was really confused between Apache and pulsar But Now I know which bike to buy 🙌
Please do a comparison between Bajaj Pulsar N160, Hero XTREME 160R 4V PREMIUM, Honda SP 160 Double Disc, TVS Apache RTR 160 4V & Yamaha MT-15 V2
I was happily living with my 2014 Bajaj Avenger 220 DTSi until I got laid off last year and started a freelance gig from home. I didn't ride much during this time and thought I'd sell my Avenger and buy a scooter which is a convenient option for getting groceries and because my wife could ride it as well, so I got a Hero Maestro Edge. But lately, I've been missing my Avenger and I just got a job in a school in a village 25 km away from my home, so I'm thinking of getting a second hand bike with good mileage under ₹30,000. Any suggestions you guys have?
Bajaj platina
Proud owner of pulsar N160 ♥️ it's best in class
Fresh Apache would have made the things interesting.
what a nice comparison...awesome video
Where is NS160….? The king of 160cc Segment…❤
For highways-apache
For city-pulsar choose accordingly
Can you guys make the same type of content for 250cc bikes available in India. Please please please 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺
Can you redo this video with the new hero 160r 4v?
best comparison ever
TVS apache special edition would have definitely improved the test better!! The apache used here is very old!!
They have used older apache as the video is sponsered by Bajaj to icrease sales of pulsar 😂 If they would have used new Apache then Pulsar would have been at 2nd place.
@@anasthakur3244you are paid by tvs
@@suvrasinha5751 I've rode both Pulsar and Apache .
Firstly use both of them for long term then comment here.
@@anasthakur3244 i agree
Apache is better than pulsar and the best bike in whole 160cc segment❤
I think you should add Honda Hornet 160
Why isn't the yamaha mt-15 included??
They should have kept the FZ-X in the 125CC bikes comparo.
If you don't need High speed or acceleration then go for FZ or unicorn 160.
I have Pulsar n160 and I love this machine ❤
I'm still using fz 16
All we need is the Dual Channel ABS in the Apache and Bluetooth connectivity in the Pulsar.. Pulsar and Apache are love ❤
Well said.
@gatmnear That's also true, but it's just good to have if offered, nothing else as such 👍
@gatmnear not if you are touring on motorcycle. Even though it's not Google maps it works for most situation. The pulsar can't show any direction with it's rpm needle if I'm not wrong 😆😆
@@vithulsmangalathBro Bajaj can also make full digital meter console as in Domi series and Avenger series but that RPM needle is emotion ❤
@@user_Shadow_YTI agree with you the rpm needle is an emotion ❤ and the new Apache 160 2v don't get it else it gets a 160 4v cluster but it looks so ugly on the 2v
4 years with the Apache 1604v and it just amazes still to this date with its acceleration and that exhaust ❤️
Try N160 once it also gives best vibes
And it's exhaust is best in it's segment 😌
@@user_Shadow_YT 😂😂
I've tried both. And brought Apache rtr 160 4v❤❤@@user_Shadow_YT
Did it had tappet noise or any noise or high maintenance issues?
Dual-channel ABS is unheard of in this segment. This should be standard in all the motorcycles in this segment. Now that Bajaj has set a standard in this segment, I hope other manufactures follow its footsteps.
U don't need dual channel abs for 150 cc bike, an experienced rider uses front bake more often
As N160 owner, I am loving it so far. after lot of research i went for it, never regret.
Great stability at high rpms,
super break handling,
decent mileage 50+ at highways, 45+ city.
Stunning looks❤
Idle for height rider’s
going to buy it but afraid of millege
Can I ask you something bro?
I'm seeing that the riding position is a bit aggressive. Is that ok? I'm very scared about back pain in long drives.
@@Zer0-0exactly
@@Zer0-0Bro that depends on your height if your height is above 5.8 then it will have aggressive posture but that's also not a problem just change the handle grip and you are done 👍
It only give pain on palms of hand rest it's sitting posture is only little bit aggressive not a problem for back
@@user_Shadow_YTim 6'3 and it looked fine for me
N160 was the savior for bajaj after the disastrous 250 series launch
In my opinion N series is just super dumb. It's performance is weaker than NS series. Then why someone go for it?
@@arifzain6844 Power is not Everything in a Motorcycle. Power is merely a 30% importance in a Motorcycle. Handling, Aerodynamics, Braking, Chassis Stability, Rigidity are Equally Important Aspects in a Motorcycle.
Actually Gixxer cornering stability and lean angle is better than pulsar.
True this review is skewed towards nibba riding class not the matured rider a matured rider will truly admire japanese longevity and class
Exclusion of Unicorn 160 is disappppointing, It is practically a better choice, great honda engine, good suspension, 187 mm gc, pricewise not very high too,
If the exclusion of unicorn is because of outdated looks, then xblade 160 would have been a good choice here
One of the best reviews i saw in 160cc segments
Confused between Apache and pulser
Decided to go with Apache because of comfortable pillion seat for women
aurat ka chakkar babu bhayya 😂
Agar woh woman mummy hain , then go for Apache
& for GF, Pulsar
TVS ka spare parts easily available nehi hain. But bajaj me ye problem nehi hain.
@@N_Bhattacharya Mere Ghar mein dono hai, mom and GF toh meine direct Honda Unicorn leli 😂😂
@@shreyasdharashivkar8027 Kaise ho sakta hain ye ???😱 Mera bhi same haal hain...😜 2020 January mein bike liya tha after graduation...Mummy aur GF both said ki unchi pillion seat wali bike nehi lene ke liye...Toh maine bhi Unicorn utha liya. Kiuki Sasur Ji chalatey hain Old model Achiever aur mere papa chalate the Pulsar 150 single seat model...Abb mere Unicorn lene se dono khush...
Warna mein toh Dominar 250/Yamaha Fz25 lene wala tha 😂
Proud owner of pulsar n160 dual channel abs.
It does not demand any sort of high maintenance and with bajaj's wide service network and parts availability, there has never been any issue.
why low mileage on highway ?
@@sanketrautajss123 50+ easy on highway and city it's low 42-46
@@sanketrautajss123 reviewer confused hai
Bhai mere n160 mai toh hazzar problem hai
@@hitansupatra8383 ??
Bring in reliability, and long term usage and Yamaha just wins it.. i still feel fzs should have used instead of fz x. Fz x is more of a cruiser and not more of a naked sports kinda bike like others.
As a RTR 200 owner myself, I kinda do agree with the new gen pulsars bein good handlers & havin balanced chassis; I've only ridden the F250 until now.
New gen? Decade old 200NS is still the benchmark in its segment.
Rather than performance rtr 200 4v is far ahead in terms of features...😄
@@nitesh_666like?
@@nitesh_666 lol features? This is a motorcycle not a smartphone or car with electric sunroof and foldable mirrors.🤓 You just ride it .
@@nitesh_666 I've personally never used the bluetooth features on my own bike 😂 they're completely useless according to me.
And coming to the performance part, it never feels lacking, it can keep up with NSs & Dukes pretty well.
I have had my Honda xblade for 4 years now .. no issues till date , mileage is always between 40-45 . Every 3-4 months i need to travel from bhopal to Indore journey of 250kms , engine is smooth , reliable and no vibrations are present till date . Maintainence cost is also reasonable
I ride a Gixxer 155 BS3, first edition. Still rocking with its 14.8 bhp and 135kg weight , giving me a mileage of 52km/l even after 8 years. You can trust Japanese machines.
Mine is also bs3 one with 63k done.. I'm getting 49 kmpl..engine is a gem, no two ways about it..
i own the bs6, it may have low power but the upside is i am able to fully control it. slapped on some stickier tyres, its still great fun to ride it
True , that engine is no match. Pure Gem
There is one Japanese machine that wasn't even considered... But I guess it's not a sporty commuter. It's the MT15.
Personally I think Yamaha stopped trying after the MT15. They're basically like "Remember how we made that one motorcycle? That shit SLAPS"
Isn't it almost all Indian engines are evolution of Japanese engines?. All big companies started their journey with Japanese manufacturers
There are rumours that Hero is going to bring Xtreme with a 4 valve engine and USD forks..Will have to wait for it..
same going to wait for it
well well well
By far the best comparison; badly needed and undoubtedly N160 is the Winner 🏆🏆🏆
Hero xtreme 160r is a very good bike but underrated bike suzuki gixxer is also very underrated bike both are good bikes
Xtreme 160R owner for two years. My brother has FZ-S. The Yamaha is smoother but I like the handling of Hero and prefer it as a daily commuter.
this video is definitely sponsored by bajaj pulsar😂
Nah BAJAJ is ruling the market since it was established
@@user_Shadow_YT see the sales numbers 🤣
They forgot to mention that probably 😂😂
@@anasthakur3244 haha true
@@anasthakur3244 see the specs as well😂
Happy to be a owner of N160🔥❤️
What's the real life mileage you are getting?
Same 🥂🫂
@@PS-ug7nm I am a rough rider so i am getting between 40 to 42
@@PS-ug7nm if you ride below 5000rpm upto 4 gears its easy above 50kmph on highways and above 46kmph on city rides. I get 45+ above no matter the condition and yes i do drive aggressive occasionally.
Wow..absolutely anazing video guys. Loved the test categories. And loved the way you also included the "emotion" test.
Kudos to the whole team 👍🏻👍🏻.
He is advising to avoid Suzuki and Yamaha, both of them are the most reliable of the lot..and Bajaj and tvs the least reliable.
If commuting is purpose then minor difference in 0-60kmph timing / Lean angle should not be the criteria all of them are equally good we will be riding them on roads not the track !
it's all about practicality & long term reliability & that zing connection with the bike !
FZ-S is the most reliable that way..
@@pravinmurthy fz and the gixxer is the king in that
You people will never get out of finding an excuse for Japanese a* licking.
I have xtreme 160r and i accept Apache can do well in 0-60 but pulsar never go that much quick bcz my frnd have one and we have compared it with my xtreme and xtreme can beat n160 in 0-100 any day 👍❤
😂😂😂😂 pulsar has 0-100 time of 15.8 seconds and extreme does the same in 20 secs i think your friend is 150 kgs and you are just 40 kgs
Conclusion: FZ-X is the most stupid bike anyone can buy.. FZ-S instead wouldve performed far better esp in terms of cornering & acceleration..
The Best: Very easy to pick just by 1 factor Dual Channel ABS - Pulsar N160..
Inclusion of xblade and NS160 would make the complete comparison. Also should consider Fzx v3 instead of Fzx.
Owner of fzx. Quite disheartened after seeing this video, but to be honest, fzx isn't bad at all. In long term, perspective changes
Should include MT15 its the best out there 155cc.
Is it in Same price range though?
Not supposed to be a commuter
its not in the same class, and way more expensive
You guyz are correct!
@@fieryspy6414but MT15 is a commuter tho. I think it's the best commuter .. decent power ,very good mileage. The only thing it lacks is pillion comfort .but for College students looking for a stylish commuter ..MT15 is the best option
There are a few aspects in the comparison that are slightly biased! Clearly the use of 7000+ km driven apache will affect its score in cornering and comfort due to worn out tyres. And also it's technically apache the more efficient bike considering the fact that it has 4 valves in its piston head whereas the other bikes don't therefore it gives more low end torque and better mid range in city traffic so ultimately it's it's efficiency of 47 in city is as good as 51 or 52 of other competitors. Considering these odds Apache stands the clear winner!!!
Bro , Pulsar is not getting sales as per expectations so they sponsored Zigwheels😂 .
The braking test was clearly baised as rear tyre of pulsar was in air which is not ideal braking condition and lean angle on apache is better as compared to pulsar + The fuel efficiency of Apache is better as compared to pulsar .
No matter what!........ GIXXER SERIES IS A GEM OF MACHINE 💎
Gixxer❤❤❤
Only the pricing is what makes the buyers avoid the series
@@rahulpatnaikji agree, its overpriced. but i chose it anyway. my budget couldnt reach mt15, and fz is too underpowered so i got gixxer instead. since i am living in hilly areas the engines are more stressed easily, so longevity of the engine is lesser. in these situations the longevity and reliability of japanese brands is still unmatched
@@apolloxlix679 well said Suzuki is Suzuki
@@apolloxlix679 gone are those qdr days of japanese brands. Now indian brands are able to make equally durable and reliable engines if not better. I would have gone for the rtr160 if I were in your place as it has 4 valve and oil cooled engine compared to 2 valve air cooled of gixxer and get riding gear for the same money
You could include an underpowered FZ but not an unicorn 160. Very well.🤣
The first two tests were sponsered by Bajaj clearly as the rear wheel of pulsar was lifted so much that no rider is going to do the same in real life so the breaking distance of 33 meters is completely false and the next is using old apache in lean test .. I'm from my experience can say that lean angle on apache is clearly much better due to combination of suspension and tyres itself.
This type of Cheating in test was not expected by Zigwheels.
Foolish comment
@@suvrasinha5751 😂😂Blind Pulsar fan spotted .
See the video yourself
@@anasthakur3244Dude N160 is the only motorcycle with Dual Channel ABS here and also with Larger 300MM Disc with Gremica brakes so N160 is clearly got advantage here
@@ripster36 I never said brakes on N160 are bad. I just said the braking test conducted by rider was not proper. You can clearly see the rear wheel of N160 in air while braking. Not everyone is going to stop the bike like that.
The rider cheater on that test.
Lol bro doing a stoppie does not improve braking performance it does the opposite in fact. Only one tire means less surface area which equals less traction and more distance to stop.
It's likely that they did the braking test normally and then added that bit for some fun.
Man o man!! That pulsar looks more mature and sophisticated... And a notch above from it's rivals
In my opinion, this assessment is a little sloppy, and the comparison of the equipment lists is absurd. They are using a TVS with worn tyres which impact handling and braking. According to the reviewer, they preferred the FZ-S to the FZ-X. FZ-X is more geared towards retro vibe so don't fit in this sporty commuter character that well. Dual channel ABS and a USB charger are both listed as having the same value under equipment.
Talk about using the older version of the tvs to compare with the newest version of the other bikes
Absolutely loved this review. Its as an all round review that I have never seen anyone make till date except for that suspension testing which was done on literally an off road course with a guy hiding the container. His hand itself was acting as a suspension to counter the kickback from the bumps.
The light spread test was something I really loved cos good light especially in this era where one has proprietary LED lights, is highly essential to know. Like old times, One just can't change to brighter bulb and get away with it.
And yes its a shame to see that the Japanese bikes have devolved into such uninteresting bikes. I still ride the original FZ16 the one that started this trend and i love it.
Now if it's not yo much to ask, can you people make the same kinda comparison video with 250cc bikes.
Once a KING, Always a KING
- Pulsar💗🇮🇳🔥☠😎😏
2 saal pel k chalaao tmhare king ki awaaj normal female se p"star jaise nikalne lgegi😂
@@avinashyadav7289 bro yaar maintenance matters.
I have seen many pulsar Bikes in our relatives house n they maintained their bikes well.
So no p* star type sound yeah..
BS3 makes lot of sound I agree..
BS4 has improved bit
BS6 improved more
But new gen Pulsars are the best till date in refinement among the whole pulsar series.
Why should you include rtr if it's relatively old when compared to other bikes? Cornering goes to rtr cause of radial tyre, mileage depends on the person who has been using that bike since it cloaked above 5k km. And initial 60 ,rtr reaches max 4.98 sec lol.. How the hell its 5+ seconds?
That bike has some serious issues and you brought that bike for a comparison 😂☠️ !!
The funny fact is despite all this rtr became 2nd out of others. So clearly rtr is the winner here.
Believe me I was going for pulsar n160 but When I saw that bike In real I didn’t liked at all the size looks more smaller compared to it power and other bikes
You should include the new pulsar ns 160 also fzs v4 coz I’m still waiting for my perfect motorcycle now I’m thinking for mt15 😂
Same bro ...Im also confused with n160 & FZ
Thrill always is not a good thing ......recommend people for long lasting engines ......160cc segment bikes are mostly purchased by middle-class people with their hard-earned money.....why always crying out for acleration leaning ....try to include about repairs, resale value, service, consistency, comfort
Happy to be an owner of Apache 160 4V RM BT❤ . For me it's best in every view but tvs need to improve some Service centre in small town areas.
This is how comparison (and comparison videos) should be done. ❤️❤️
Bajaj should've discontinued ns160 & updated n160 with usd forks.
N160 can do everything what ns160 can with better mileage & refinement.
True i owned n160
@@abhishekrajputminhas630 bro I am planning to take , what's your suggestions. I am confused between Apache and this , and also tell me the reason for your suggestion.
Bro if you want a bike with good mileage ,looks,adn performance you can go ahead , power is good . I dont jeed bluetooth because i have smartwatch for notifications usb charging is provided in bike which is important and dual channel abs is best , looks are so damn good, people will ignore apache if both are placed at same place, 55+ mileage in city with premium petrol,pickup is good but after 4000rpm you can feel the real power the beast mode. Bike feels little heavy as compare to others and handling is little bit heavier side
@@dhruvinmehta53 me too planning to buy bro ...
I would still choose cb unicorn 160😂
You should include fzs 4.0 instead of fzx and also include hornet 2.0..plz compare this way again with these bikes
Lean angle test was a very interesting thing, did you swap riders between bikes ?
The FZX is a joke, thanks so much for including it, good entertainment, possibly one of the ugliest designs ever to come out. Gixxer too is painfully outdated. I wouldn't trust a Bajaj product no matter how good they look & how premium it feels, when new, they often degrade very quickly especially the engine & basic electronics like instrument console. Very surprised with Hero, excited to see the new bikes they are bringing.
The now 4-year old RTR 160 4V looks to be an overall better package than all of these bikes & that's really saying something, I do miss the old headlight design, the new one looks very odd.
the newest headlight is a bit more digestable
I am still confused between gixxer and pulsar n160.
I love both equally but..i heard pulsar n160 have lots of after sale issue. 😢
@martin pulsar n160 only good for some months after that its sucks
Pick apache
Going to pick Pulsar N160 mainly for dual channel ABS 🔥🔥
Sound , headlight is mind-blowing
Dual channel ABS ❤
Where is ns160 2023 model
I owned n160 and happy that i don't go with apache because i have smartwatch I don't need Bluetooth.n160 is far better allrounder. New fresh looks and better in all aspects..this is truly inproved pulsar..better than ns160 its topend is far better ..
FZ-X ,the most hated bike from Yamaha 's lineup.
I hate that fuckin bike.
Proud owner of N160 dual channel ABS ❤
What a beast it is !
Bro how much mileage are you getting?
@@ducatimultistradav4850 44-54 kmpl Highway
Not facing chain noise issue
@@farazahmed9254 not at all
how is the service centre experience of yours?
Video About sporty 160 cc bikes
With out the most sporty NS160
How ironic
Ah yes the gold standard in bike tests, the water jug test😂💀
How about a N400 from bajaj, a sporty built on a Dominar 400
iam an 1st time biker N 160 is my dream bike going to buy next month suggest me an colour 😁
Where are the real kings of 150cc/160cc category
R15 and MT15
That's a old model of Apache, if you go with the new Model, it will perform much better than others. The only point where apache lags is Dual Channel ABS... else, it's the best in segment.
Xtreme 160r 4v chahiye thi
King is ns160 pulsar not n160 pulsar
Quality of Suzuki is 👌
Companies should provide some way to check tire air pressure in phone or on speedometer. It will help alot. Improve average, ride quality, long rides become more safe.
Loved it. Unique and creative. We want it for 200-250cc segment you can include Mt as well.
The new FI Gixxer does not have the same connect and fun like the OG carburetted Gixxer. The OG Gixxer could have outclassed all the bikes here when it comes to cornering
Honda Xblade is the real gangsta in 160 cc segment...
It's stopped
Exactly .thankyou
I haven't ridden the new pulsars but bring a fresh Apache (not the 2 year old machine) and I think things would be different.
RTR 200 owner here and I have learnt so much on the bike that most people cannot dare to go as fast as me on hills and only chapri riders with 0 IQ can keep up with me in city traffic
Use new Apache and fzs rather than fzx then only the right comparison will be made... Definitely Apache would have been on top and xtreme and fzs would have been neck to neck.... And one correction FZ wasn't the first 160cc sporty commuter but Apache was......
Everyone just go for the pulsar N160, trust me you're never going to regret it over Apache, its better in sound, refinement and everything....and Looks omg
It feels like hero xtreme was betrayed by the last rating of 9 if it would be from 5 xtreme was too close to apache or if we test weight it would get a 5 too
I wish to see pulsar N160 taking on one on one with the new beast Xtreme 160R 4V
Can we appreciate Bajaj for developing such a bike which not only looks sexy but also drives sexy. But I still don't understand why had Yamaha launched or even innovate a bike like FZ-X
Jai Hind 🇮🇳
TVS quality is better than bajaj 😅 i own a TVS & BAJAJ bike finishing & parts quailty is better in TVS . but TVS service is worst
How about adding xtreme 160 4v to this list, might give a tough competition to Pulsar n160
N160 is good bike until it comes to engine 😢
Guys, I tried Yamaha FZ, Yamaha MT15, Hero Xtreme 160 4V, Apache 160, Honda Hornet 2.0, Triumph speed 400, Apache 200 - Look - Dont go by specs, value for money and so on..Just ride the bike, feel it, enjoy it, is it comfortable, do you like the engine refinement, is the power good for you. I dont care for these LEDs, color schemes, bluetooth etc, Need ABS, disc brakes and lovely engine - Suzuki is a beast, totally in love it. Once i tried the Gixxer SF 250 - Comfort, power and looks are just spot on for me. Did not even read the spec sheet or VFM calculations. Below 200 cc bikes are commuter bikes, period. No sporty etc. Hero engine felt strained and the power ramped up to max engine capacity, FZ i ll honestly buy splendor, MT15 no torque i dont like such small engines strained though refined, Apache was great but cant stand the posture, its neither sporty not straight, Hornet too stiff, Triumph too heavy for city riding for me. Royal enfield - too heavy clutch and not enjoyable, highways it will be enjoyable i guess, but compared to the smile the Gixxer (both 155 and 250) put on me, nothing comes close. But 250 is for me, since i like the effortless power.
Bhai hero xtreme 160r stealth 0 to 60 is 4.7