Bajaj CNG Bike vs Honda Hornet
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj CNG Bike and Honda Hornet are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Hornet costs ₹45,379 more than the CNG Bike, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 44% extra.
The Hornet takes 4 of the 7 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the CNG Bike and 7/10 for the Hornet.
Category by category
Price
CNG Bike
The CNG Bike starts ₹45,379 lower (₹1,04,237 against ₹1,49,616), about ₹1,430 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
CNG Bike
CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 42.3 kmpl. That is roughly ₹11,268 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Hornet
Hornet has the better power-to-weight ratio: 120 against 62 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Hornet
Hornet adds dual-channel abs, front disc brake and rear disc brake and more that the CNG Bike does not have on any variant.
Features
Hornet
Hornet gets usd front forks, slipper clutch, colour tft console and bluetooth connectivity and 2 more items.
City manners
Hornet
Hornet is 7 kg lighter and lower in the seat (790 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
CNG Bike
CNG Bike comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Hornet.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the CNG Bike if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is daily high-mileage commuting
Buy the Hornet if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is naked streetfighter styling
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | CNG Bike | Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,04,237 | ₹1,49,616 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,19,400 | ₹1,72,700 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹49,295 | ₹1,05,635 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹5,732 | ₹8,288 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,04,427 | ₹3,16,623 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajCNG Bike | HondaHornet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,04,237 | ₹1,49,616 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,310 | ₹4,740 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 125 cc | 184.4 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 9.3 bhp | 17.0 bhp |
| Torque | 9.7 Nm | 15.9 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 91 kmpl | 42.3 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 93 km/h | 130 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 149 kg | 142 kg |
| Fuel tank | — | 12 L |
| Seat height | 825 mm | 790 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 168 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1340 mm | 1356 mm |
| Length | — | 2034 mm |
| Width | — | 783 mm |
| Height | — | 1064 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Drum, 130 mm | Disc, 276 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork | Upside down Fork (USD) |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock Absorber | Monoshock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/80-17 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 120/70-16 | 140/70-17 |
CNG Bike vs Hornet: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the CNG Bike or the Hornet?
- The CNG Bike is cheaper by ₹45,379 at the base variant (₹1,04,237 against ₹1,49,616 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the CNG Bike or the Hornet?
- The CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 42.3 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the CNG Bike and Hornet in Delhi?
- About ₹53,300: roughly ₹1,19,400 for the CNG Bike and ₹1,72,700 for the Hornet, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹2,04,427 for the CNG Bike and ₹3,16,623 for the Hornet, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The CNG Bike comes out ₹1,12,196 ahead.
