Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Honda CB125 Hornet

Last Updated: August 14, 2026

Honda CB125 Hornet price starts at Rs. 1.15 Lakh, which is Rs. 657 cheaper than the base variant of Bajaj Pulsar N160, priced at Rs. 1.16 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Pulsar N160 offers a claimed 47 kmpl, while the CB125 Hornet delivers 48 kmpl. On the performance front, the Pulsar N160 uses a 164.82cc engine producing 16 PS @ 8750 rpm and the CB125 Hornet a 123.94cc engine producing 11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Pulsar N160 and CB125 Hornet, the CB125 Hornet is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Pulsar N160 stands out for performance.

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Pulsar N160 vs CB125 Hornet Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Pulsar N160Honda CB125 Hornet
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.16 LakhRs. 1.15 Lakh
Mileage 47 kmpl48 kmpl
Engine 164.82 cc123.94 cc
Max power 16 PS @ 8750 rpm11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm
Kerb weight 151 Kg124 Kg

Pulsar N160 vs CB125 Hornet Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar N160 Single Channel Single SeatHonda CB125 Hornet STD
Rating
445 reviews
5 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.16 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.15 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, 2 Valve, Air Cooled, FI 4 Stroke, SI Engine
Max Power 16 PS @ 8750 rpm 11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar N160 Colors
Honda CB125 Hornet Colors
Wheel Size Front :-17 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Single Channel Single Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 3,471 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 3,327 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 12,287 Pulsar N160 Insurance Rs. 6,814 CB125 Hornet Insurance
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Spark Plugs
2 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
2
2
Claimed Top Speed
113 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, 2 Valve, Air Cooled, FI
4 Stroke, SI Engine
Engine Displacement
164.82 cc
123.94 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
16 PS @ 8750 rpm
11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
14.65 Nm @ 6750 rpm
11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore
58 mm
50 mm
Stroke
62.38 mm
63.121 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chian Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
10.3 ± 0.3 :1
10.0:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Drum
Drum
Front Caliper
2 Piston
Not Available
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
Not Available

Mileage (Overall)
47 kmpl
48 Kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
16.55s
Not Available
Braking 60-0 km/h
18.64m
Not Available
Power to Weight Ratio
106 PS/tonne
Not Available
Braking 80-0 km/h
33.91m
Not Available
Estimated Mileage
45-50 kmpl
Not Available
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
Telescopic Forks (37 mm)
Golden Upside Down Fork (USD)
Suspension-Rear
Nitrox Monoshock
Monoshock

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
25 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
25 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-100/80-17 Rear :-130/70-17
front :-80/100 - 17, rear :-110/80 - 17
Wheel Size
Front :-17 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
795 mm
796 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.8 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
1989*743*1050 mm3
2015*783*1087 mm3
Wheelbase
1358 mm
1330 mm
Length
1989 mm
2015 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
166 mm
Height
1050 mm
1087 mm
Width
743 mm
783 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 L
12 L
Kerb Weight
151 Kg
124 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
280 mm
240 mm
Rear Brake Size
130 mm
130 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Music control
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
Not Available
12V / 4AH
Projector head light
Yes
Yes

Frame Type
Tubular Frame
Diamond Type
Digital Display Type
Monochrome LCD
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Rain,Road,Off-Road,Sport
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
Honda RoadSync, Weather Updates For Any Loaction
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Single Channel
Single Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Navigation Type
Turn-by-turn
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
ABS
Single Channel
Single Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Commuter Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

1st Service
500-750 Km / 30-45 Days
Not Available
2nd Service
4500-5000 Km / 8 Months
Not Available
3rd Service
9500-10000 Km / 1 Year
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
5 Years or 75,000 Km
3 Years
Standard Warranty (Years)
5
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
75000
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Bajaj Pulsar N160
  • Engine is very refined and tractable
  • Sporty and confidence-inspiring handling
  • Only bike with dual-channel ABS in the 160cc segment
Honda CB125 Hornet
  • The bike gets a TFT console with connected features
  • Comes with all LED lights and a USB charging port
  • Gets golden-coloured USD fork
Bajaj Pulsar N160
  • Rear monoshock is firm, resulting in a bouncy ride
  • Not-very extensive features list
  • Looks like a clone of the Pulsar N250
Honda CB125 Hornet
  • Doesn’t get a rear disc brake

Is Honda CB125 Hornet Better Than Bajaj Pulsar N160?

100% users have chosen Honda CB125 Hornet over Bajaj Pulsar N160 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 754 users have also rated Honda CB125 Hornet and Bajaj Pulsar N160 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Honda CB125 Hornet is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety in your bike. But Bajaj Pulsar N160 is better on the grounds of features.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor CB125 Hornet Pulsar N160
Mileage 5.0 4.3
Performance 5.0 4.5
Comfort 4.7 4.4
Maintenance 5.0 4.1
Safety 1.3 0.1
Features 3.3 4.4
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Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Honda CB125 Hornet?
As per the users experiences Bajaj Pulsar N160 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your bike. But Honda CB125 Hornet is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Honda CB125 Hornet?
The Honda CB125 Hornet is cheaper than Bajaj Pulsar N160 by ₹657.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Honda CB125 Hornet?
For the Single Channel Single Seat version, 164.82 cc Petrol engine of Pulsar N160 produces 16 PS @ 8750 rpm of power and 14.65 Nm @ 6750 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 123.94 cc Petrol engine of CB125 Hornet produces 11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Bajaj Pulsar N160 has better performance.

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