Which bike is better Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Honda X-Blade?

According to our average user rating, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 has a score of 4.6/5 while Honda X-Blade is rated 4.5/5.

Which bike among Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and Honda X-Blade is cheaper?

Honda X-Blade is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike between Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and Honda X-Blade has a better mileage?

Honda X-Blade (50 kmpl) has a better mileage than Bajaj Pulsar NS160 (41 kmpl).

Which bike is heavier Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Honda X-Blade?

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is heavier (151 kg) than Honda X-Blade (143 kg).

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Honda X-Blade

BikeWale brings you comparison of Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and Honda X-Blade. The ex-showroom price of Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is ₹ 1,18,271 and Honda X-Blade is ₹ 1,13,734. Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is available in 3 colours and 1 variant and Honda X-Blade is available in 4 colours and 2 variants. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and Honda X-Blade.

Pulsar NS160 vs X-Blade Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Pulsar NS160	X-Blade
Price	₹ 1,18,271	₹ 1,13,734
Capacity	160.3 cc	162.71 cc
Power	17.03 bhp @ 9000 rpm	13.67 bhp @ 8000 rpm
Economy	41 kmpl	50 kmpl

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X-Blade

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₹ 1,13,734

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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	17.03 bhp @ 9,000 rpm	13.67 bhp @ 8,000 rpm
Max Torque	14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm	14.7 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	160.3	162.71
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	58	57.3
Stroke (mm)	60.7	63.09
Valves Per Cylinder	4	2
Compression Ratio	9.8+/-0.5:1	10.0:1
Ignition	DTS-i	Digital CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	2	1
Cooling System	Oil Cooled	Air Cooled
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 4 Up	1 Down 4 Up
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	Multiplate Wet Clutch
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	12	12
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	2.4	1.9
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	492	600
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	41	50
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	120	115

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Single Channel ABS	Single Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	260	276
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Rear Brake Size (mm)	230	130
Calliper Type	Dual Piston	Front- Dual Piston, Rear- Single Piston Calliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	90/90 -17	80/100 - 17
Rear Tyre Size	120/80 -17	130/70 - 17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	No	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	25	25
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	28	29
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	25	25
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	33
Front Suspension	Telescopic with Anti-friction Bush	Telescopic
Rear Suspension	Nitrox mono shock absorber with Canister	Hydraulic, Monoshock

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	151	143
Overall Length (mm)	2,017	2,013
Overall Width (mm)	803.5	786
Overall Height (mm)	1,060	1,115
Wheelbase (mm)	1,372	1,347
Ground Clearance (mm)	176	160
Seat Height (mm)	805	795
Chassis Type	Perimeter Frame	Diamond Type

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	5	3
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	75000 Kilometers	42000 Kilometers

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB charging port	No	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Stand Alarm	Yes	No
Stepped Seat	Yes	No
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	No
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	No
Clock	Yes	Yes
Battery	12V Full DC MF	12V, 4.0 Ah
Headlight Type	Halogen	LED Headlamp
Brake/Tail Light	LED Taillamp	LED Taillamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	Split Grab Rails	Hazard Switch

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Gets a tractable engine
- Good ride and handling
- Affordable spare parts
- 160cc engine is refined
- Overall riding stance is comfortable
- Gets a wide service network
Could be better
- Old-looking instrument cluster
- It gets skinnier rear tyre as compared to its rivals
- The parts tend to wear out soon
- Difficult to read the instrument cluster
- No option of rear disc brake

Colors


Available Colours	Burnt Red Metallic Pearl White Pewter Grey	Sports Red Matte Steel Black Metallic Strontium Silver Metallic Matte Marvel Blue Metallic

Reviews


Overall rating	4.6(1243 ratings) 385 reviews	4.5(766 ratings) 307 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.6	4.6
Reliability	4.3	4.3
Performance	4.6	4.3
Comfort	4.4	4.4
Service Experience	4.1	4.0
Maintenance cost	4.5	4.1
Value for Money	4.2	4.3
Extra Features	4.5	4.4

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FAQs About Pulsar NS160 & X-Blade

Q: Which bike is better Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Honda X-Blade?

A: According to our average user rating, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 has a score of 4.6/5 while Honda X-Blade is rated 4.5/5.
Q: Which bike among Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and Honda X-Blade is cheaper?

A: Honda X-Blade is the cheapest among these bikes.
Q: Which bike between Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and Honda X-Blade has a better mileage?

A: Honda X-Blade (50 kmpl) has a better mileage than Bajaj Pulsar NS160 (41 kmpl).
Q: Which bike is heavier Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Honda X-Blade?

A: Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is heavier (151 kg) than Honda X-Blade (143 kg).

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