Is the Honda Hornet 2.0 better than the Bajaj Pulsar N160? I'm confused about which one to buy.

•12w

Both the Honda Hornet 2.0 and Bajaj Pulsar N160 have similar performance and fuel economy in the real world, so picking between the two will boil down to which bike's design, comfort, features and overall ownership experience you prefer. The N160 is also considerably more affordable than the Hornet, and, at the Hornet's price, you could even consider the larger Pulsar N250.

However, Honda bikes are generally known for their hassle-free ownership experience with bulletproof long-term reliability and low maintenance costs. Bajaj's ownership costs, too, are quite frugal, but service can be a point of friction.

Take test rides of both bikes and also speak to your nearest authorised dealer and service center for both brands before you make your decision.

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Hornet 2.0

from ₹1.76 Lakh

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Pulsar N160

from ₹1.39 Lakh

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Pulsar N250

from ₹1.59 Lakh

•12w•

Hornet 2.0 is a very good option as it has bigger motor of 184.4cc engine with sufficient amount of torque and camera be easily mauvered in city and stability is very good with chunky 110 section and 140 section rear tyre but you will surely complain regarding the stiff suspension as well as of the poor headlight.It will give you a mileage of about 38km/l in city and 45-50km/l in highway...and there's some vibration in high revving but it's not irritating and if you talk about Pulsar N160 it is also good for city as well as highway but it's riding position is little sportier.Tge tyre are little skinny in N160 and 160cc motor is less powerful compare to 2.0 and it can be felt.The mileage is similar and there is also single seat variant available N160 and the braking is adequate in both and if features Hornet 2.0 is ahead with TFT Meter, TCS,Dual Channel ABS(in both)etc while N160 Gets features like ABS mode etc. The N160 Is cheaper and the reson is due to the use of premium quality parts in honda like NISSIN Brake Caliper in 2.0 while Gremica in N160...suspension are of SHOWA etc.Also the deciding factor is the price where N160 is much cheaper.Overall I would recommend you to choose according to your choices,take test ride and buy which one is suited for you.

•12w•

@its_sayan_ss you can also take look of N250 which got a bigger 250cc motor with 6 speed transmission and thereby the mileage is less and it is still cheaper than 2.0 but i forget to mention that the service quality of honda is better and also reliability is better in honda hornet 2.0 but there are some

•12w•

@its_sayan_ss *gear stucking issues...

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