Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Hero Xtreme 160R vs Honda Hornet 2.0

Last Updated: September 22, 2026

Among the three, the Hero Xtreme 160R is the most affordable at Rs. 1.14 Lakh, followed by the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 at Rs. 1.26 Lakh and the Honda Hornet 2.0 at Rs. 1.50 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Hornet 2.0 leads with a claimed 57.35 kmpl, ahead of the Xtreme 160R at 46 kmpl and the Pulsar NS160 at 40.36 kmpl. On the performance front, the Pulsar NS160 uses a 160.3cc engine producing 17 PS @ 9000 rpm, the Xtreme 160R a 163.2cc engine producing 15 PS @ 8500 rpm and the Hornet 2.0 a 184.40cc engine producing 16.99 PS @ 8500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Pulsar NS160, Xtreme 160R and Hornet 2.0, the Xtreme 160R is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the Pulsar NS160 stands out for performance.

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Pulsar NS160 vs Xtreme 160R vs Hornet 2.0 Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Pulsar NS160Hero Xtreme 160RHonda Hornet 2.0
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.26 LakhRs. 1.14 LakhRs. 1.50 Lakh
Mileage 40.36 kmpl46 kmpl57.35 kmpl
Engine 160.3 cc163.2 cc184.40 cc
Max power 17 PS @ 9000 rpm15 PS @ 8500 rpm16.99 PS @ 8500 rpm
Kerb weight 152 Kg139.5 Kg142 Kg

Pulsar NS160 vs Xtreme 160R vs Hornet 2.0 Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Single ChannelHero Xtreme 160R Single DiscHonda Hornet 2.0 STD
Rating
352 reviews
234 reviews
56 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj Hero Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.26 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.14 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.50 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, Single Cylinder 4 Stroke, Air Cooled, 2 Valve 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Max Power 17 PS @ 9000 rpm 15 PS @ 8500 rpm 16.99 PS @ 8500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Colors
Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 160R Colors
Honda Hornet 2.0 Colors
Braking Type Anti-lock Braking System Not Available Not Available
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy Alloy
ABS Single Channel Single Channel Dual Channel
Starting Kick and Self Start Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 3,775 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 3,280 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 4,310 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 10,814 Pulsar NS160 Insurance Rs. 11,598 Xtreme 160R Insurance Rs. 12,146 Hornet 2.0 Insurance
Brochure
Download Brochure
N/A
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Spark Plugs
2 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
2
2
Claimed Top Speed
120 kmph
115 kmph
130 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
E20
Engine Type
4 Stroke, Single Cylinder
4 Stroke, Air Cooled, 2 Valve
4 Stroke, SI Engine
Engine Displacement
160.3 cc
163.2 cc
184.40 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
5 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
17 PS @ 9000 rpm
15 PS @ 8500 rpm
16.99 PS @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque
14.6 Nm @ 7250 rpm
14 Nm @ 6500 rpm
15.7 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore
58 mm
Not Available
61 mm
Stroke
60.7 mm
Not Available
63.096 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
DC
Not Available
Not Available
Compression Ratio
9.8 : 1
Not Available
9.5:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Drum
Disc
Front Caliper
2 Piston
2 Piston
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
Not Available
1 Piston
Braking Type
Anti-lock Braking System
Not Available
Not Available

Mileage (Overall)
40.36 kmpl
46 kmpl
57.35 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
Not Available
Not Available
12.91s
Braking 60-0 km/h
Not Available
Not Available
17.04m
City Mileage (Tested)
Not Available
Not Available
57.35 kmpl
Highway Mileage (Tested)
Not Available
Not Available
55.77 kmpl
Braking 80-0 km/h
Not Available
Not Available
30.05m
Braking 100-0 km/h
Not Available
Not Available
50.62m
Estimated Mileage
45-50 kmpl
Not Available
Not Available
Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)
Not Available
Not Available
5.23s
Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)
Not Available
Not Available
7.08s
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
37 mm USD
Standard Telescopic, 37 mm dia
Upside Down Fork (USD)
Suspension-Rear
Nitrox Monoshock
7 Step Adjustable Monoshock
Monoshock

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
25 psi
Not Available
25 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
25 psi
Not Available
25 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28 psi
Not Available
25 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
Not Available
29 psi
Brake Fluid Grade
DOT4
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-100/80-17,Rear :-130/70-17
Front :-100/80-17 Rear :- 130/70-17
Front :-110/70-17 Rear :-140/70-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
805 mm
790 mm
790 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.4 L
Not Available
1.9 L
Gross Weight
302 kg
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Oil Grade
Bajaj DTSI 10000
Not Available
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2017*804*1060 mm3
2029*793*1052 mm3
2034*783*1064 mm3
Wheelbase
1372 mm
1327 mm
1356 mm
Length
2017 mm
2029 mm
2034 mm
Ground Clearance
170 mm
167 mm
168 mm
Height
1060 mm
1052 mm
1064 mm
Width
804 mm
793 mm
783 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 L
12 L
12 L
Kerb Weight
152 Kg
139.5 Kg
142 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
300 mm
276 mm
276 mm
Rear Brake Size
230 mm
130 mm
220 mm

Battery Type
Lead Acid
Not Available
Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Yes
Music control
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 4AH
Not Available
12V / 5AH

Frame Type
Not Available
Tubular Underbone Diamond Type
Diamond Type
Digital Display Type
LCD
LCD
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Yes
Kick Start
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Riding Modes
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Traction Control
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Brightness Control
Yes
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
2
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
Not Available
Honda RoadSync, Range Indicator, Weather Updates, Manage Messages Via Voice Commands, Seat Length - 590 mm, Honda Selectable Torque Control
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Single Channel
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Navigation Type
Turn-by-turn
Not Available
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Yes
Physical Key
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Front Footpegs
Forward-set
Not Available
Not Available
Idle Stop/Start
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Body
Fibre
Not Available
Not Available
Instrument Cluster Control Switchcube
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
ABS
Single Channel
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Oil Cooled
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Not Available
Yes
Yes

1st Service
500-750 Kms
750 Kms/60 Days
Not Available
2nd Service
4500-5000 Kms
6500 Kms/240 Days
Not Available
3rd Service
9500-10000 Kms
12500 Kms/420 Days
Not Available
4th Service
14500-15000 kms
18500 Kms/600 Days
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
5 Years or 75,000 Km
Not Available
3 Years or 42,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
5
Not Available
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
75000
Not Available
42000
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Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Comparison with Similar Bikes

Latest News on Bajaj Pulsar NS160, Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 160R and Honda Hornet 2.0

Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which bike is good, Xtreme 160R or Pulsar NS 160?
  • 160R
  • Both the bikes are good in their forte. The Xtreme 160R is the most exciting motorcycle to come out of the stables of Hero MotoCorp in the recent past. It has the styling, performance, and dynamics to take on the competition. However, its pricing will be crucial to make an impact on the segment. Whereas, while the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 BS6 might not have many tangible features to justify the price hike due to BS6 norms, it more than makes up for it with raw performance. In fact, it is the most powerful motorcycle in its segment, making it ideal for enthusiasts who prioritise performance over anything else. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride for a better understanding of performance and comfort. Click on the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. I like purchase new bike but confuse between Hero Xtreme 160R, Bajaj NS200ns or Honda Hornet 2.0 which one is suitable for City use bugdet 1.50lac min. I had 2011 Xtreme 150(2011).
  • The Xtreme 160R is the most exciting motorcycle to come out of the stables of Hero MotoCorp in the recent past. It has the styling, performance, and dynamics to take on the competition. At its price, it offers a great value. While the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 BS6 might not have many tangible features to justify the price hike due to BS6 norms, it more than makes up for it with raw performance. In fact, it is the most powerful motorcycle in its segment, making it ideal for enthusiasts who prioritise performance over anything else. If we talk about Honda Hornet 2.0, Though it isn't the powerfull enough for a 200cc bike, it offers smooth and comfortable ride quality. It has an upper hand in terms of engine refinements and has good build quality too. You may compare all these bikes accordingly. Do take a test ride in order to get better clarity. Check out authorised dealership details.
Q. Which bike is best Bajaj Pulsar NS 160 or Bajaj Pulsar NS 125?
  • Bajaj Pulsar NS125 packs a peppy engine, is fun to ride, and could be the perfect beginner bike. The entry-level NS125 could be the perfect platform for those graduating from a scooter, and yearning to learn the ropes. The money you save could be a deposit for your next bike. On the other hand, Bajaj has done well to endow the NS160 with high-spec cycle parts and features while keeping the price in check. the Pulsar NS160 ticks all the right boxes when it comes to style, performance, ride and handling. Given Bajaj's extensive service network and low service costs, peace of mind is ensured. The new NS160 is a worthy contender and makes a strong case for itself in this highly competitive 160cc segment. Moreover, we would suggest you take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
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Pulsar NS160 Vs Xtreme 160R Vs Honda Hornet 2.0 FAQs

Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 160R?
As per the users experiences Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort and features in your bike. But Hero Xtreme 160R is better on the grounds of mileage and maintenance.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 160R?
The Hero Xtreme 160R is cheaper than Bajaj Pulsar NS160 by ₹12,455.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 160R?
For the Single Channel version, 160.3 cc Petrol engine of Pulsar NS160 produces 17 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 14.6 Nm @ 7250 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Single Disc version, 163.2 cc Petrol engine of Xtreme 160R produces 15 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 14 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 has better performance.

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