Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Vs Hero Splendor Plus comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 1.42 Lakh

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₹ 74,152

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Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Vs Hero Splendor Plus Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the Pulsar NS160 Vs Splendor Plus on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

Pulsar NS160 Vs Splendor Plus – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Hero Splendor Plus in New Delhi starts at ₹ 74,152 and goes up to ₹ 76,437 for the fully-loaded model. On the other hand, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 1.42 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 1.8 Lakh for range topping model.

Summary	Bajaj Pulsar NS160	Hero Splendor Plus
Price	₹ 1.42 Lakh	₹ 74,152
Manufacturer	Bajaj	Hero
Body Type	Commuter	Commuter
Mileage	52.00 KM/L	70.00 KM/L
Power	17.20 bhp	7.91 bhp @ 8000 rpm bhp
Engine	160.3 CC	97.2 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Pulsar NS160 Vs Splendor Plus – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Hero Splendor Plus base engine returns 70 KM/L. The Bajaj Pulsar NS160 base returns 52 KM/L.

Pulsar NS160 Vs Splendor Plus – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Hero Splendor Plus gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Oil Cooled, Twin Spark, 4-Valve FI DTS-i Engine	Air Cooled, 4-stroke, Single Cylinder, OHC
Engine CC	160.3 CC	97.2 CC
Engine Power	17.20	7.91 Bhp @ 8000 Rpm
Max Torque	14.60	8.05 Nm @ 6000 Rpm
Top Speed	120 kmph	87 kmph
No. of Gears	5 Gears	4 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 2.0
Valves per Cylinder	2	2
Cooling System	Oil Cooled	Air Cooled
Fuel Delivery	Fuel Injection	Fuel-Injection
Starting Mechanism	Kick / Self Start	Kick Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2017 mm	2000 mm
Width	804 mm	720 mm
Height	1060 mm	1052 mm
Wheelbase	1372 mm	1236 mm
Ground Clearance	170 mm	165 mm
Kerb Weight	152 kg	112 kg
Seat Height	805 mm	785 mm
Chassis Type	Perimeter Frame	Tubular Double Cradle Type

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	12.0 L	9.8 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	2.4 L	1.0 L
Mileage	52.00 KM/L	70.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	626 km	686 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	Telescopic With Anti-friction Bush	Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Rear Suspension	Nitrox Mono Shock Absorber With Canister	5-step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Front Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Front Disc/Drum Size	260 mm	130 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum Integrated Braking System
Rear Disc/Drum Size	230 mm	130 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre	90/90 -17 49 P Tubeless	80/100-18 M/C 47P
Rear Tyre	120/80 -17 61 P Tubeless	80/100-18 M/C 54P
Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	Digital	Analogue
Odometer	Digital	Analogue
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Fuel Gauge	Yes	Analogue
Start Mechanism	Self-Start	Kick & Self Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes
Stand Indicator	Yes	No
Tripmeter Count		Yes
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Analogue
Tachometer	Digital	No
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	No
Gear Indicator	Yes	No
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	No
Service Reminder Indicator	Yes	No
Pillion Seat Type	Split Seat	Flat Seat
Remote Key	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No
ABS		-
AHO (Automatic Headlamps On)		-
Back-lit Switchgear		-
BSIV Compliant Engine		-
Clear-Lens Indicator Lenses		-
Pass Light		-
APDV Engine with Superb Mileage	-
Stylish Alloy Wheels	-

Safety Features

Traction Control	No	No
ABS	Single-Channel	No
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft	No	No

Electricals

Head Light	LED	Halogen Bulb
Tail Light	LED	Halogen Bulb
Turn Signal Lamp	Yes	Yes
DRLs	Yes	Yes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone Connectivity	No	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	No	No
Call/SMS Alerts	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB Charging Port	No	No
SOS	No	No

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	2 Years	2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	5 Years	5 Years

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