Honda Bikes Hornet 2.0 vs Bajaj Pulsar N160

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Honda Bikes Hornet 2.0

Standard

1.48 lakh

Bajaj Pulsar N160

Dual Channel Split Seat USD

1.32 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

184.4 cc
164.82 cc

Valvetrain

2 Valves/Cyl
2 Valves/Cyl

Fueling

Fuel-Injection
Fuel-Injected

Cooling

Air Cooled
Oil Cooled

Engine Type

1 cylinder
1 cylinder

Aspiration

Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated

Max Engine Power

17 hp @ 8500 rpm
16 Hp @ 8750 rpm

Max Engine Torque

15.7 Nm @ 6000 rpm
14.65 Nm @ 6750 rpm

Bore

61 mm
58 mm

Stroke

63.09 mm
62.38 mm

Spark Plugs

1 Per Cylinder
2 Per Cylinder

Number of Gears

5
5

Slipper clutch

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Clutch

Assist And Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch

Reverse gear

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

12 litres
14 L

Official Fuel Economy

42.3 kmpl
–

Reserve Fuel Capacity

1.9 L
2.8 L

Top Speed

130 kph
120 kph

Auto Start/Stop

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Diamond Type
Tubular Frame

Chassis type

Diamond Type
Tubular Frame

Front Suspension Type

Upside down Fork (USD)
USD forks

Rear Suspension Type

Monoshock
Monoshock with Nitrox

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Type

Alloy
Alloy

Wheel Construction

Alloy
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Front Tyre Size

110/70 - 17
100/80 - R17

Rear Tyre Size

140/70 - 17
130/70 - R17

Radial tyres

N/A
–

Calliper Type

Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston
Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston

Front Wheel Size

17 inch
17 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
17 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

276 mm
300 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Size

220 mm
230 mm

Front Suspension Adjustability

–

Electronic suspension

–

Front Disc/Drum Size

–
300 mm

Rear Disc/Drum Size

–
230 mm

Wheel Size

–
Front -17 inch, Rear - 17 inch

Brake type

–
Front - DIsc, Rear - Disc

Dimensions

Length

2034 mm
1989 mm

Width

783 mm
743 mm

Height

1064 mm
1050 mm

Wheelbase

1356 mm
1348 mm

Seat height

790 mm
795 mm

Ground Clearance

168 mm
165 mm

Kerb Weight

142 kg
152 kg

Safety

Combined Braking System

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual channel
Dual channel

Cornering ABS

–

Hazard lights

Side-stand indicator

–

Side-stand engine cut-off

Traction control

Wheelie control

–

Engine brake control

–

Slide-control

–

Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

Cornering Headlamps

–

Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System

Blind Spot Monitor

Lane keep assist

Features

Odometer

Headlamp Type

LED
LED

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Stepped Seat

Keyless Lock

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Low Battery Indicator

Low Oil Indicator

No. of Tripmeters

2
2

Turn Signal

Pillion Backrest

Pillion Footrest

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Seat

Quickshifter

Shift Light

Stand Alarm

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Digital

Antilock Braking System

Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS

Battery

12V, 5.0 Ah
12 V 4 Ah VRLA

Tripmeter

Electric Start

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Digital Fuel Guage

Clock

Daytime Running Lights

Pass-light switch

–

Underseat storage light

–

Engine-kill switch

–

USB Charging Port

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Navigation

–

Riding Modes

–

Cruise Control

–

Adjustable Windscreen

–

Heated Grips

–

Heated Seat

–

Luggage Panniers

–

Headlight Type

–
Projector Headlamp

Instrumentation

TFT colour Instrument cluster

–

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

Average Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Touchscreen

Instrument console

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Gear Indicator

Tachometer Type

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Speed

Fuel gauge

Distance to Empty Range

Service due indicator

Ambient temperature gauge

–

Speedometer

–
Digital

Questions you may find useful

•6w

Hi. Since last 11 years, I have been owning Honda unicorn. Now, I will to upgrade. My daily commute is 50 kms (mostly highway). Can you suggest best bike between Honda hornet 2.0, xtreme 160r 4v, Pulsar N160 and NS160. Suggest from Performance point of view.