Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Honda SP160
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj Pulsar N160 and Honda SP160 are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹4,141 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The SP160 takes 4 of the 7 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 7.5/10 for the Pulsar N160 and 6.5/10 for the SP160.
Category by category
Price
SP160
The SP160 starts ₹4,141 lower (₹1,17,859 against ₹1,22,000), about ₹130 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
SP160
SP160 claims 50 kmpl against 45 kmpl. That is roughly ₹3,455 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Pulsar N160
Pulsar N160 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 103 against 96 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Pulsar N160
Pulsar N160 adds dual-channel abs that the SP160 does not have on any variant.
Features
SP160
SP160 gets led tail lamp, colour tft console and usb charging port.
City manners
SP160
SP160 is 14 kg lighter and taller in the seat (796 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Pulsar N160
Pulsar N160 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the SP160.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Pulsar N160 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is upgrading from a 125
Buy the SP160 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is enthusiastic daily commuting
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Pulsar N160 | SP160 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,22,000 | ₹1,17,859 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,42,400 | ₹1,37,900 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,06,905 | ₹89,630 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹6,836 | ₹6,620 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,86,141 | ₹2,51,650 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajPulsar N160 | HondaSP160 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,22,000 | ₹1,17,859 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,870 | ₹3,740 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 164.8 cc | 162.7 cc |
| Engine type | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, oil-cooled, 2-valve DTS-i | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 1 Valves |
| Power | 15.7 bhp | 13.3 bhp |
| Torque | 14.7 Nm | 14.6 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 45 kmpl | 50 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 5 Speed |
| Starter | Self start only | — |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | — | 110 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 152 kg | 138 kg |
| Fuel tank | 14 L | 12 L |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 796 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 177 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1358 mm | 1347 mm |
| Length | — | 2061 mm |
| Width | — | 786 mm |
| Height | — | 1100 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | 300 mm disc | Disc, 276 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | 230 mm disc | Drum, 130 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Single or dual-channel ABS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | 37 mm USD forks (dual ABS) / telescopic | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock | Monoshock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/80-17 | 80/100-17 |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-17 | 130/70-17 |
Pulsar N160 vs SP160: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Pulsar N160 or the SP160?
- The SP160 is cheaper by ₹4,141 at the base variant (₹1,17,859 against ₹1,22,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Pulsar N160 or the SP160?
- The SP160 claims 50 kmpl against 45 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Pulsar N160 and SP160 in Delhi?
- About ₹4,500: roughly ₹1,42,400 for the Pulsar N160 and ₹1,37,900 for the SP160, 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 ₹2,86,141 for the Pulsar N160 and ₹2,51,650 for the SP160, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The SP160 comes out ₹34,491 ahead.
