Hornet 2.0 vs Pulsar N160

Last Updated on: 25 Sep 2026
The Standard variant is priced at ₹1.48 lakh. The Standard variant offers key features like . Explore complete specifications, and features below.
Fuel Type/ Propulsion | Petrol |
Engine Displacement | 184.4 cc |
Valvetrain | 2 Valves/Cyl |
Fueling | Fuel-Injection |
Cooling | Air Cooled |
Engine Type | 1 cylinder |
Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated |
Max Engine Power | 17 hp @ 8500 rpm |
Max Engine Torque | 15.7 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
Bore | 61 mm |
Stroke | 63.09 mm |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder |
Number of Gears | 5 |
Slipper clutch | Yes |
Transmission Type | Manual |
Clutch | Assist And Slipper Clutch |
User Reported Mileage | 45 kmpl |
Fuel Tank Size | 12 litres |
Official Fuel Economy | 42.3 kmpl |
Reserve Fuel Capacity | 1.9 L |
Top Speed | 130 kph |
Auto Start/Stop | No |
Chassis name | Diamond Type |
Chassis type | Diamond Type |
Front Suspension Type | Upside down Fork (USD) |
Rear Suspension Type | Monoshock |
Rear Suspension Adjustability | Yes |
Front Brakes | Disc |
Rear Brakes | Disc |
Wheel Type | Alloy |
Wheel Construction | Alloy |
Tyre type | Tubeless |
Front Tyre Size | 110/70 - 17 |
Rear Tyre Size | 140/70 - 17 |
Calliper Type | Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston |
Front Wheel Size | 17 inch |
Rear Wheel Size | 17 inch |
Front Brake Type | Disc |
Front Brake Size | 276 mm |
Rear Brake Type | Disc |
Rear Brake Size | 220 mm |
Length | 2034 mm |
Width | 783 mm |
Height | 1064 mm |
Wheelbase | 1356 mm |
Seat height | 790 mm |
Ground Clearance | 168 mm |
Kerb Weight | 142 kg |
| Combined Braking System | |
| Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) | Dual channel |
| Cornering ABS | |
| Hazard lights | |
| Side-stand indicator | |
| Side-stand engine cut-off |
| Odometer | |
| Headlamp Type | LED |
| Headlight Bulb Type | LED |
| Stepped Seat | |
| Keyless Lock | |
| Start Type | Electric Start |
| TFT colour Instrument cluster | |
| Engine/Motor temperature gauge | |
| Average Fuel Consumption | |
| Low Fuel Level Warning | |
| Touchscreen | |
| Instrument console | Digital |





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I currently ride a 2017 Honda CB Hornet 160R Special Edition and often face gear shifting issues while downshifting in traffic that remain unresolved. I want to upgrade my bike with a budget of around ₹2 lakhs on-road in Delhi. My daily run is about 50 km with a highway and city mix, and I want mileage of 40 km/l or more. I prefer bikes with a muscular, bulky tank and overall bulky appearance. I have shortlisted the MT-15, NX200, Hornet 2.0, Hunter, and Ronin. Kindly suggest.
Since you have owned a Honda motorcycle in the past, sticking with the brand and getting the Hornet 2.0 and NX200 will make sense. Both are decently peppy, refined, comfortable and fuel-efficient machines which should be reliable in the long run. The Yamaha MT-15 will be the lightest machine on your list, and it is likely to also be the most fuel-efficient. Despite its small engine, it does offer a good level of performance. You should also take a look at the XSR155 because this is a more spacious motorcycle while being mechanically very similiar to the MT.The TVS Ronin and Royal Enfield Hunter 350 will have the most comfort and will be different to ride than the other bikes owing to their relaxed engines. Do bear in mind that you are unlikely to see a fuel economy figure of 40kpl unless you ride very sedately on either of them. Since the machines you have shortlisted are very diverse, we'd recommend a test ride of all before you make a decision.
Is the Honda Hornet 2.0 better than the Bajaj Pulsar N160? I'm confused about which one to buy.
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.









