Bajaj Pulsar N160 S vs Honda Shine

Last Updated: August 10, 2026

Honda Shine price starts at Rs. 85,331, which is Rs. 48,180 cheaper than the base variant of Bajaj Pulsar N160 S, priced at Rs. 1.34 Lakh. On the performance front, the Pulsar N160 S uses a 164.82cc engine producing 18.5 PS @ 9500 rpm and the Shine a 123.94cc engine producing 10.78 PS @ 7500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Pulsar N160 S and Shine, the Shine is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the Pulsar N160 S stands out for performance.

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Pulsar N160 S vs Shine Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Pulsar N160 SHonda Shine
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.34 LakhRs. 85,331
Mileage Not Available55 kmpl
Engine 164.82 cc123.94 cc
Max power 18.5 PS @ 9500 rpm10.78 PS @ 7500 rpm
Kerb weight 151 Kg113 Kg

Pulsar N160 S vs Shine Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar N160 S SHonda Shine Drum
Rating
1 review
772 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. To Be Announced Check On Road Price Rs. 85,331 Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, 4 Valve, Oil-Cooled, FI 4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine
Max Power 18.5 PS @ 9500 rpm 10.78 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar N160 S Colors
Honda Shine Colors
Braking Type Not Available Combi Brake System
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Not Available
Starting Self Start Only Kick and Self Start
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI Not Available
Rs. 2,458 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Pulsar N160 S Insurance Rs. 6,170 Shine Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
2
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
90 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, 4 Valve, Oil-Cooled, FI
4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine
Engine Displacement
164.82 cc
123.94 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
18.5 PS @ 9500 rpm
10.78 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
14.4 Nm @ 8000 rpm
11 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore
63.5 mm
50 mm
Stroke
52 mm
63.121 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
Not Available
10.0:1

Front Brake
Disc
Drum
Rear Brake
Disc
Drum
Front Caliper
2 Piston
Not Available
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
Not Available
Braking Type
Not Available
Combi Brake System

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
55 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
16.55s
Not Available
Braking 60-0 km/h
18.64m
Not Available
Braking 80-0 km/h
33.91m
Not Available
Estimated Mileage
45-50 kmpl
50-55 kmpl
Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)
16.55s
Not Available
Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)
8.14s
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Upside Down Forks (37 mm)
Telescopic
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock
Hydraulic Type

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
25 psi
25 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
25 psi
25 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28 psi
33 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
41 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-100/80-17 Rear :-130/70-17
Front :-80/100-18, Rear :- 90/90-18
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
795 mm
791 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.8 L
1.3 L
Length*Width*Height
1989*743*1050 mm3
2046*728*1116 mm3
Wheelbase
1348 mm
1285 mm
Length
1989 mm
2046 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
162 mm
Height
1050 mm
1116 mm
Width
743 mm
728 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 L
10.5 L
Kerb Weight
151 Kg
113 Kg
Tail Light
LED
Bulb
Front Brake Size
300 mm
130 mm
Rear Brake Size
230 mm
130 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
Halogen
Battery Capacity
Not Available
12V / 5AH
Projector head light
Yes
Not Available

Frame Type
Tubular Single Welded
Diamond
Digital Display Type
TFT
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Kick Start
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Rain,Road,Off-Road,Sport
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Not Available
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Navigation Type
Full Maps Navigation
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Handlebar type
Not Available
Single Piece
ABS
Dual Channel
Not Available
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Commuter Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
WiFi,Yes
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Kick and Self Start
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Analogue
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available

1st Service
Not Available
1000 Kms/30 Days
2nd Service
Not Available
6000 Kms/180 Days
3rd Service
Not Available
12000 Kms/365 Days

Vehicle Warranty
5 Years or 75,000 Km
3 Years or 42,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
5
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
75000
42000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Honda Shine
  • Gets silent starter and an engine kill-switch
  • 5-speed gearbox
  • Is fuel-efficient
Honda Shine
  • Slightly costlier
  • Conservative design
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Shine 125 or Pulsar 125 or Raider 125 which is the best?
  • Honda Shine comes with better fuel efficiency and a refined engine. The BS6 Shine gets an ACG starter motor, which offers extremely silent, almost noiseless starts and a start/stop switch. Powering the Honda is a 125cc fuel-injected motor that makes 10.7PS of power and 11Nm of torque mated to a new 5-speed transmission. However, The Pulsar 125 does make a lot of sense for a novice rider looking for a motorcycle with a bit of oomph without having to forego one’s entire life savings. It is the most affordable Pulsar on sale right now. And TVS has gone the smarter route, keeping a thrilling ride experience as the USP, instead of a purely commuter-centric approach. Nevertheless, the TVS Raider seems like a solid product and a worthy (and stylish) alternative to the umpteenth Honda Shine. 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.
Q. Which is more better in mileage Unicorn or Shine?
  • About honda unicorn newly bought bike will give upto 60 kmpl at a constant speed of upto 70 kmph in highway and 45 kmpl in city conditions
  • As of now, there is no official update from the brand's end regarding the mileage of Honda Unicorn and Honda Shine. So, we would request you to wait for an official announcement.
Q. Mere ko bike lena hain konsa lu confuse hu, Honda Splendor or Honda Shine?
  • Selecting between the Hero Splendor Plus and Honda Shine would depend on several factors such as your budget preference on the segment, features required, engine options, brand preference, etc. The Splendor is one of the most iconic motorcycles in India and also one of the best-selling. It has proved itself as a dependable workhorse and is backed by a massive sales and service network. However, it remains to be seen whether the Splendor Plus BS6’s sales success will survive the sizable price hike. Hero Splendor Plus is powered by a 97.2 cc engine that generates a max power of 8.02 PS @8000 rpm and a max torque of8.05 Nm @ 6000 rpm. On the other hand, the Honda Shine makes for an excellent proposition after the BS6 update. It offers a ton of features, a frugal engine with a 5-speed transmission and ACG starter motor which makes life much simpler. If you want a refined and a bit more powerful engine with a better feature list, you may go for Honda Shine. Moreover, we would suggest you take a test ride for a better understanding of comfort and compatibility. You may click on the link and select your desired city for dealership.

Bajaj Pulsar N160 S Vs Honda Shine FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar N160 S vs Honda Shine?
The Honda Shine is cheaper than Bajaj Pulsar N160 S by ₹48,180.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar N160 S vs Honda Shine?
For the S version, 164.82 cc Petrol engine of Pulsar N160 S produces 18.5 PS @ 9500 rpm of power and 14.4 Nm @ 8000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Drum version, 123.94 cc Petrol engine of Shine produces 10.78 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 11 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque

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