Bajaj Pulsar N160 4V vs Honda Unicorn
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj Pulsar N160 4V and Honda Unicorn are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Unicorn undercuts the Pulsar N160 4V by ₹19,238, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
The Pulsar N160 4V takes 5 of the 7 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 8/10 for the Pulsar N160 4V and 5.5/10 for the Unicorn.
Category by category
Price
Unicorn
The Unicorn starts ₹19,238 lower (₹1,15,241 against ₹1,34,479), about ₹610 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Pulsar N160 4V
Pulsar N160 4V claims 51.6 kmpl against 50 kmpl. That is roughly ₹1,156 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Pulsar N160 4V
Pulsar N160 4V has the better power-to-weight ratio: 121 against 94 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Pulsar N160 4V
Pulsar N160 4V adds rear disc brake that the Unicorn does not have on any variant.
Features
Pulsar N160 4V
Pulsar N160 4V gets usd front forks, slipper clutch, projector headlamp and led daytime running lamp and 4 more items.
City manners
Unicorn
Unicorn is 12 kg lighter and taller in the seat (798 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Pulsar N160 4V
Pulsar N160 4V comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Unicorn.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Pulsar N160 4V if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is first bike upgrade
Buy the Unicorn if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is no-frills daily commuting
- your priority is riders prioritising reliability
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Pulsar N160 4V | Unicorn |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,34,479 | ₹1,15,241 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,56,100 | ₹1,35,000 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹95,410 | ₹89,630 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,492 | ₹6,480 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,89,002 | ₹2,61,110 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajPulsar N160 4V | HondaUnicorn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,34,479 | ₹1,15,241 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,260 | ₹3,650 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 164.5 cc | 162.7 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 18.2 bhp | 13 bhp |
| Torque | 14.7 Nm | 14.6 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 51.6 kmpl | 50 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 120 km/h | 106 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 151 kg | 139 kg |
| Fuel tank | 14 L | 13 L |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 798 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 187 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1348 mm | 1335 mm |
| Length | 1989 mm | 2081 mm |
| Width | 743 mm | 756 mm |
| Height | 1050 mm | 1103 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 240 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | USD Forks | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock with Nitrox | Monoshock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/80-R17 | 80/100-18 |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-R17 | 100/90-18 |
Pulsar N160 4V vs Unicorn: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Pulsar N160 4V or the Unicorn?
- The Unicorn is cheaper by ₹19,238 at the base variant (₹1,15,241 against ₹1,34,479 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Pulsar N160 4V or the Unicorn?
- The Pulsar N160 4V claims 51.6 kmpl against 50 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Pulsar N160 4V and Unicorn in Delhi?
- About ₹21,100: roughly ₹1,56,100 for the Pulsar N160 4V and ₹1,35,000 for the Unicorn, 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 ₹2,89,002 for the Pulsar N160 4V and ₹2,61,110 for the Unicorn, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Unicorn comes out ₹27,892 ahead.
