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Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Honda CB 125 Hornet Comparison

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Bajaj Pulsar N160Edit
₹1.16 Lakh

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₹2,145

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Brochure
Rating
4.3
4

Engine Type
4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, 2 Valve, Air Cooled, FI
4 Stroke, SI Engine
Displacement
164.82 cc
123.94 cc
Max Torque
14.65 Nm @ 6750 rpm
11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm
No. of Cylinders
1
1
Cooling System
Air Cooled
-
Valve Per Cylinder
2
2
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Fuel Supply
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Gear Box
5 Speed
5 Speed
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Clutch
-
Multiplate Wet Clutch
Bore
-
50 mm
Stroke
-
63.121 mm
Fuel System
-
PGM-FI
Compression Ratio
-
10.0:1

Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Call/SMS Alerts
USB Charging Port
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Additional Features Of Variant
Mobile Notifications, Gear Position Indicators
Honda RoadSync, Weather Updates For Any Loaction
Seat Type
Single
Single
Clock
Passenger Footrest
Average Fuel economy Indicator
Distance to Empty Indicator
Navigation
-
Music Control
-
Techometer
-
Digital
Body Graphics
-

Mobile Application
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Fuel Gauge
Digital
-
Pass Switch
Clock
Additional Features
Mobile Notifications, Gear Position Indicators
Honda RoadSync, Weather Updates For Any Loaction
Passenger Footrest
Real Time Mileage Indicator
Display
Braking Type
-
Disc
Service Due Indicator
-
Engine Kill Switch
-

City Mileage
59.11 kmpl
-
Highway Mileage
44.38 kmpl
-
Overall Mileage
59.11 kmpl
55 Kmpl
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)
9.44s
-
Acceleration (0-100 Kmph)
16.55s
-
Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)
16.55s
-
Roll-ons (40-80 kmph)
8.14s
-
Braking (60-0 Kmph)
18.64m
-
Braking (80-0 Kmph)
33.91m
-

Body Type
Sports Bikes
Commuter Bikes
Body Graphics
-

Fuel Capacity
14 L
12 L
Saddle Height
795 mm
-
Ground Clearance
165 mm
166 mm
Wheelbase
1358 mm
1330 mm
Kerb Weight
147 kg
124 kg
Width
-
783 mm
Length
-
2015 mm
Height
-
1087 mm

Headlight
LED
LED
Taillight
LED
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
DRLs
Projector Headlights
Low Fuel Indicator
Distance to Empty Indicator
Average Fuel economy Indicator
Tail Light
-
LED
LED Taillights
-
Low Battery Indicator
-

Front Brake Diameter
300 mm
240 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
230 mm
130 mm

0-100 Kmph (sec)
16.55s
-
Top Speed
120 kmph
-

Peak Power
16 PS @ 8750 rpm
11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chian Drive
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Battery Type
-
12 V, 4.0 Ah
Battery Capacity
-
12V / 4AH

Suspension Front
Telescopic Forks (37 mm)
Upside down Fork (USD)
Suspension Rear
Nitrox Monoshock
Mono-shock
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
ABS
Dual Channel
Single Channel
Tyre Size
Front :-100/80-17 Rear :-130/70-17
front :-80/100 - 17, rear :-110/80 - 17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type
Alloy
Alloy
Tubeless Tyre
Tubeless
Frame
-
Diamond Type
Tyre Type
-
Tubeless

Mobile Application
Vehicle Warranty
-
3 Years

Calls & Messaging
Navigation assist
-
Low battery alert
-

Bajaj Pulsar N160 Comparison with similar bikes

Honda CB 125 Hornet Comparison with similar bikes

Pros And Cons

Pros
Cons

Bajaj Pulsar N160

  • Smooth, low-vibration performance with a tractable torque curve.
  • Confident, stable braking in all conditions.
  • Real-world fuel efficiency of ~38+ kmpl.
  • Nimble handling and upright ergonomics for daily use.

Honda CB 125 Hornet

  • Sporty and aggressive streetfighter styling
  • Feature-rich TFT instrument console
  • Refined and fuel-efficient engine
  • Lightweight and easy to handle

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