Honda CB 125 Hornet Vs Bajaj Pulsar N160 comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 1.04 Lakh

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₹ 1.13 Lakh

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Honda CB 125 Hornet Vs Bajaj Pulsar N160 Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the CB 125 Hornet Vs Pulsar N160 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.

CB 125 Hornet Vs Pulsar N160 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Bajaj Pulsar N160 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 1.13 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 1.26 Lakh for the fully-loaded model. On the other hand, Honda CB 125 Hornet price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 1.04 Lakh.

Summary	Honda CB 125 Hornet	Bajaj Pulsar N160
Price	₹ 1.04 Lakh	₹ 1.13 Lakh
Manufacturer	Honda	Bajaj
Body Type	Commuter	Commuter
Mileage	65.00 KM/L	51.00 KM/L
Power	10.99 bhp @ 7500 rpm bhp	16 bhp @ 8750 rpm bhp
Engine	123.9 CC	164.8 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

CB 125 Hornet Vs Pulsar N160 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Bajaj Pulsar N160 base engine returns 51 KM/L. The Honda CB 125 Hornet base returns 65 KM/L.

CB 125 Hornet Vs Pulsar N160 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Bajaj Pulsar N160 gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Honda CB 125 Hornet comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	4 Stroke, SI Engine	4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, 2-valve, Air Cooled, FI
Engine CC	123.9 CC	164.8 CC
Engine Power	10.99 Bhp @ 7500 Rpm	16 Bhp @ 8750 Rpm
Max Torque	11.2 Nm @ 6000 Rpm	14.65 Nm @ 6750 Rpm
Top Speed	130 kmph	120 kmph
No. of Gears	5 Gears	5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 2.0 Complia	BS6
Valves per Cylinder	2	2
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Oil Cooled
Fuel Delivery	PGM FI Electronic Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	Self Start	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2015 mm	1989 mm
Width	783 mm	743 mm
Height	1087 mm	1050 mm
Wheelbase	1330 mm	1358 mm
Ground Clearance	166 mm	165 mm
Kerb Weight	124 kg	148 kg
Seat Height	796 mm	795 mm
Chassis Type	Diamond Type Frame	Tubular Frame

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	12.0 L	14.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	2.0 L	2.8 L
Mileage	65.00 KM/L	51.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	780 km	714 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	Upside Down Fork (USD)	Telescopic, 37 Mm
Rear Suspension	Monoshock	Monoshock With Nitrox
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	240 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	130 mm	230 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre	80/100 17 M/C 46P (Tubeless)	100/80-R17 Tubeless
Rear Tyre	110/80 17 M/C 57P (Tubeless)	130/70-R17 Tubeless
Wheel Type	17 Inch Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	4.2 TFT Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Start Mechanism	Self Start Only	Self-Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	No
Stand Indicator	Yes	No
Tripmeter Count
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat Type	Split / Stepped	Split Seat
Remote Key	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No
USB connectivity	-

Safety Features

Traction Control	No	No
ABS	2 Channel ABS	Dual-Channel
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft	No	No

Electricals

Head Light	Twin LED Projector Headlamp	LED
Tail Light	LED Tail Light	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	Yes	Yes
DRLs	Yes	Yes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	No

Advanced Features

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	3 Years Standard Warranty	2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	3 Years Standard Warranty	5 Years

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