Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Honda Unicorn

Bajaj Pulsar N160 Price starts at Rs. 1.33 Lakh which is Rs. 22,306 costlier than base model of Honda Unicorn priced at Rs. 1.11 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Bajaj Pulsar N160 is 44.38 kmpl whereas the mileage of Honda Unicorn is 60 kmpl. In technical specifications, Bajaj Pulsar N160 is powered by 164.82 cc engine , while Honda Unicorn is powered by 162.71 cc engine. Bajaj Pulsar N160 is available in 3 different colours while Honda Unicorn comes with 4 colours. The Comparison Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Honda Unicorn can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Pulsar N160 vs Unicorn

Key Highlights Pulsar N160 Dual Channel ABSUnicorn STD
Engine Type 4 stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2-valve, air cooled, FI 4 stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine
Max Power 16 PS @ 8750 rpm 13.46 PS @ 7500 rpm
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Basic Info Bajaj Pulsar N160 Dual Channel ABSHonda Unicorn STD
Rating
379 reviews
364 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.33 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 1.11 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type 4 stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2-valve, air cooled, FI 4 stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine
Max Power 16 PS @ 8750 rpm 13.46 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Pulsar N160 Colors
Honda Unicorn Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Drum
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 Single Channel
Starting Self Start Only Kick and Self Start
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 4,002 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 3,215 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 11,807 Pulsar N160 Insurance Rs. 11,314 Unicorn Insurance
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Engine Type
4 stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2-valve, air cooled, FI
4 stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine
Engine Displacement
164.82 cc
162.71 cc
Max Power
16 PS @ 8750 rpm
13.46 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
14.65 Nm @ 6750 rpm
14.58 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
...
57.3 mm
Stroke
...
63.096 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
2
2
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
...
10.0:0.1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum

Braking (60-0 kmph)
18.64m
...
Braking (80-0 kmph)
33.91m
...
Mileage (City)
59.11 kmpl
...
Mileage (Highway)
44.38 kmpl
...
Mileage (Overall)
59.11 kmpl
60 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
16.55s
...

Tyre Size
Front :-100/80-17 Rear :-130/70-17
Front :-80/100-18 Rear :-100/90-18
Peak Power
16 PS @ 8750 rpm
13.46 PS @ 7500 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
795 mm
798 mm
Length*Width*Height
...
2081*756*1103 mm3
Wheelbase
1348 mm
1335 mm
Length
...
2081 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
187 mm
Height
...
1103 mm
Width
...
756 mm
Fuel Capacity
14 Liters
13 Liters
Kerb Weight
154 Kg
139 Kg
Tail Light
LED
Bulb
Saddle Height
795 mm
798 mm
Front Brake Diameter
300 mm
240 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
230 mm
130 mm

Additional Features
Mobile Notifications
Side Stand Engine Cut off, Seat Length - 715 mm
Call/SMS Alerts
...
USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
Halogen
Battery Capacity
...
12V / 4AH
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
Bulb

Frame
...
Diamond Type
ABS
Dual Channel
Single Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Commuter Bikes
Instrument Console
Digital
Analogue
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Kick and Self Start
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Switch
Display
...
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Mobile Application
...
Tachometer
...
Analogue
Tripmeter
Digital
Analogue
Average Fuel economy
...
Distance to Empty Indicator
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
...
Analogue
Clock
...
Passenger Footrest
Projector Headlights
...
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Analogue
DRLs
...

Standard Warranty (Years)
...
3

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 Unicorn
  • Fairly light for an old-school 150cc motorcycle
  • Gets lots of ground clearance
  • Features a longer seat for improved comfort
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 Unicorn
  • Dated looks
  • Honda hasn’t provided the start-stop function or a silent starter
  • Commands a considerable premium over the BS4-compliant version

Is Bajaj Pulsar N160 Better Than Honda Unicorn?

69% users have chosen Bajaj Pulsar N160 over Honda Unicorn in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 1641 users have also rated Bajaj Pulsar N160 and Honda Unicorn 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 Bajaj Pulsar N160 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, maintenance and features in your bike. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the bikes equally.
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 Pulsar N160 Unicorn
Mileage 4.3 4.1
Performance 4.4 4.3
Comfort 4.4 4.4
Maintenance 4.1 4.0
Features 4.5 3.9
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which bike is better, Unicorn or Raider?
  • Both the bikes are good in their forte. The Honda Unicorn has always been the go-to bike if you were planning to buy a 150cc commuter. The BS6 update has given the bike a larger motor while retaining the dynamics of the older bike. It still remains a well-rounded motorcycle, but the BS6 update has come with a hefty price hike. On the other hand, TVS’ has certainly come back to the 125cc segment with a bang with the Raider. It’s fun to ride, feature-packed, feels rather premium and is well priced too. It is definitely one of the most well-rounded offerings in the 125cc space. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.Read more -TVS Raider 125 First Ride Review.
Q. Which one is better pulsar NS125 or Honda Unicorn?
  • Unicorn is extremely comfortable bike
  • Selecting the right bike would depend on several factors such as your budget preference on the segment, features required, engine options, brand preference, etc. The Honda Unicorn has always been the go-to bike if you were planning to buy a 150cc commuter. The BS6 update has given the bike a larger motor while retaining the dynamics of the older bike. It still remains a well-rounded motorcycle, but the BS6 update has come with a hefty price hike. Honda Unicorn is powered by a 162.7 cc engine. This Unicorn engine generates a power of 12.91 PS @ 7500 rpm and a torque of 14 Nm @ 5500 rpm. On the other hand, if we talk about The Bajaj Pulsar NS125 follows the same design ethos as its other NS siblings. The same wolf-inspired headlamp, muscular tank, chunky body, and split-seat setup make their way into the NS125. Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 is powered by 124.4 cc engine.This Pulsar NS 125 engine generates a power of 11.99 PS @ 8500 rpm and a torque of 11 Nm @ 7000 rpm. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.
Q. Which variant of Honda Unicorn will be best?
  • Bs6
  • Unicorn CB150
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Bajaj Pulsar N160 Vs Honda Unicorn FAQs

Which bike is best between Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Honda Unicorn?
As per the users experiences Bajaj Pulsar N160 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, maintenance and features in your bike. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Honda Unicorn?
The Honda Unicorn is cheaper than Bajaj Pulsar N160 by Rs. 22,306.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Pulsar N160 vs Honda Unicorn?
For the Dual Channel ABS 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, 162.71 cc Petrol engine of Unicorn produces 13.46 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 14.58 Nm @ 5500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Bajaj Pulsar N160 has better performance.

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