Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Honda Livo

The Bajaj Pulsar NS160 first broke cover in 2017 and recently received USD forks, new and more potent brakes, and lighter wheels as a generational update. While we have explained why the bike still exists in Bajaj’s portfolio in our first ride review of the 2023 Pulsar NS160, it’s time to tell you who can consider purchasing the latest model. For that, we spent an entire week riding it in and around the city and conducted a comprehensive test.

So, what’s new on the motorcycle? Is it a better buy now? Crucially, can it take the fight to the more popular TVS Apache RTR 160 4V in its new avatar? Here is what we think of the motorcycle and its prospects after spending a day with the NS160.

Let’s take a quick look at the five pros and two cons of the Pulsar NS160.

The Honda Livo was recently launched as a spiritual successor to the CB Twister. Sold alongside the Dream series of 110cc commuter bikes, the Livo is the most expensive small-capacity commuter in the Japanese manufacturer’s line-up. While the Twister was one of the most stylish 110cc commuter motorcycles in the Indian market, it failed to capture the buyers’ imagination. Honda has attempted to overcome this defeat by taking a toned down approach towards styling, which despite being less flamboyant than the CB Twister, makes the Livo look like a true blue-blooded steed.