Honda Hornet 2.0 Vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160 comparison

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₹ 1.46 Lakh

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₹ 1.42 Lakh

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Honda Hornet 2.0 Vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the Hornet 2.0 Vs Pulsar NS160 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.

Hornet 2.0 Vs Pulsar NS160 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 1.42 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 1.8 Lakh for the fully-loaded model. On the other hand, Honda Hornet 2.0 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 1.46 Lakh.

Summary	Honda Hornet 2.0	Bajaj Pulsar NS160
Price	₹ 1.46 Lakh	₹ 1.42 Lakh
Manufacturer	Honda	Bajaj
Body Type	Commuter	Commuter
Mileage	42.00 KM/L	52.00 KM/L
Power	16.7 bhp @ 8500 rpm bhp	17.20 bhp
Engine	184.4 CC	160.3 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Hornet 2.0 Vs Pulsar NS160 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 base engine returns 52 KM/L. The Honda Hornet 2.0 base returns 42 KM/L.

Hornet 2.0 Vs Pulsar NS160 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Honda Hornet 2.0 comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	4-stroke, SI Engine (BS-VI Compliant)	Oil Cooled, Twin Spark, 4-Valve FI DTS-i Engine
Engine CC	184.4 CC	160.3 CC
Engine Power	16.7 Bhp @ 8500 Rpm	17.20
Max Torque	15.7 Nm @ 6000 Rpm	14.60
Top Speed	130 kmph	120 kmph
No. of Gears	5 Gears	5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6	BS6 Phase 2
Valves per Cylinder	2	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Oil Cooled
Fuel Delivery	PGM- FI	Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	Self Start	Kick / Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2034 mm	2017 mm
Width	783 mm	804 mm
Height	1064 mm	1060 mm
Wheelbase	1356 mm	1372 mm
Ground Clearance	168 mm	170 mm
Kerb Weight	142 kg	152 kg
Seat Height	590 mm	805 mm
Chassis Type	Diamond Type	Perimeter Frame

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	12.0 L	12.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	1.5 L	2.4 L
Mileage	42.00 KM/L	52.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	507 km	626 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	Upside Down Fork (USD)	Telescopic With Anti-friction Bush
Rear Suspension	Monoshock	Nitrox Mono Shock Absorber With Canister
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	276 mm	260 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	220 mm	230 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre	110/70 - 17 M/C 54S	90/90 -17 49 P Tubeless
Rear Tyre	140/70 - 17 M/C 66S	120/80 -17 61 P Tubeless
Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	TFT	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Yes
Start Mechanism	Digital	Self-Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes
Stand Indicator	Yes	Yes
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	Split Seat
Remote Key	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No
Automatic HeadLamp on (AHO)		-
HET With BS-IV		-
Long Seat		-
NEW UTILITY BOX		-
REAR CARRIER		-
Tubeless Tyres		-
ABS	-
AHO (Automatic Headlamps On)	-
Back-lit Switchgear	-
BSIV Compliant Engine	-
Clear-Lens Indicator Lenses	-
Pass Light	-

Safety Features

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

Electricals

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

Advanced Features

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

Manufacturer Warranty

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

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