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Bajaj Pulsar 180 vs Honda SP160

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Bajaj Pulsar 180
Honda SP160

Bajaj Auto

Pulsar 180

From ₹1.22 Lakh

Full Pulsar 180 page Change

Honda

SP160

From ₹1.18 Lakh

Full SP160 page Change
Bajaj Pulsar 180Pulsar 180 · ₹1.22 Lakh
Honda SP160SP160 Single Disc · ₹1.18 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Pulsar 180: ₹1.22 Lakh SP160: ₹1.18 Lakh (ahead) SP160 ₹4,430 cheaper
Braking Pulsar 180: Single-channel ABS SP160: Single-channel ABS
Mileage Pulsar 180: Not published SP160: 50 kmpl Claimed
Power Pulsar 180: 16.77 bhp (ahead) SP160: 13.18 PS
Weight Pulsar 180: 156 kg SP160: 139 kg
Versions Pulsar 180: 1 SP160: 2 (ahead)

Pick the Pulsar 180 for more power.

Pick the SP160 for the lower price and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.22 Lakh
₹1.18 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.42 Lakh
₹1.37 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹3,766 a month
₹3,637 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
16.77 bhp
13.18 PS
Torque
15 Nm
Not listed
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
Not published
50 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
4-Stroke, Air Cooled, Single Cylinder DTS-i
4-Stroke, SI Engine, PGM-FI, eSP
Displacement
178.61 cc
162.71 cc
Cooling
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Gearbox
5-speed manual
5-Speed Manual
Clutch
Wet multiplate
Multiplate Wet Clutch
Drive Type
Chain drive
Chain Drive
Bore x Stroke
Not listed
57.3 x 63.09 mm
Compression Ratio
Not listed
10.0:1

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 280 mm
276 mm Petal Disc
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 230 mm
220 mm Petal Disc (Dual Disc) / 130 mm Drum
Braking System
Single Channel ABS
Not listed
Wheel Type
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Not listed
ABS/CBS Type
Not listed
Single Channel ABS
Front Tyre Size
Not listed
80/100-17 M/C 46P (Tubeless)
Rear Tyre Size
Not listed
130/70-17 M/C 62P (Tubeless Wide Radial)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic, 37mm
Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension
Twin gas-filled shock absorbers with canister
Monoshock Suspension
Wheelbase
1,340 mm
1,347 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
177 mm
Frame Type
Not listed
Diamond Frame

Dimensions

Length
2,035 mm
2,065 mm
Width
765 mm
786 mm
Height
1,115 mm
1,113 mm
Kerb Weight
156 kg
139 kg (Single Disc) / 141 kg (Dual Disc)
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 litres
12.0 Litres
Seat Height
Not listed
796 mm

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Fully digital, reverse monochrome LCD, with Bluetooth
Advanced Fully Digital LCD Cluster (Gear indicator, Service due, Average speed, Clock)
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not listed
USB Charging
Yes
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not listed
No
Navigation
Not listed
No

Safety & Convenience

Side-stand Engine Cut-off
Yes
Not listed
Stand Alarm
Yes
Not listed
Riding Modes
Not listed
No
Traction Control
Not listed
No
Quickshifter
Not listed
No
Cruise Control
Not listed
No

Lights

Headlight
LED, with pilot lamp
Full LED Sharp Headlamp
Taillight
LED
Bold H-Shaped Signature LED Tail Lamp
Turn Indicators
LED
Bulb

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Stepped pillion seat
Single Piece Contoured Seat
Under-Seat Storage
Not listed
None

Choice

Versions
1 version
2 versions
Price range
₹1.22 Lakh
₹1.18 Lakh – ₹1.24 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
4 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Pulsar 180₹1.22 Lakh SP160 Double Disc₹1.24 Lakh SP160 ₹1,080 more

On-road price by city

Pulsar 180 Pulsar 180 against SP160 SP160 Single Disc

CityPulsar 180SP160Gap
Mumbai₹1.45 Lakh₹1.4 LakhSP160 ₹4,992 less
Pune₹1.45 Lakh₹1.4 LakhSP160 ₹4,992 less
New Delhi₹1.42 Lakh₹1.37 LakhSP160 ₹4,859 less
Bengaluru₹1.54 Lakh₹1.49 LakhSP160 ₹5,302 less
Chennai₹1.47 Lakh₹1.42 LakhSP160 ₹5,037 less
Hyderabad₹1.5 Lakh₹1.45 LakhSP160 ₹5,170 less
Ahmedabad₹1.39 Lakh₹1.35 LakhSP160 ₹4,770 less
Kolkata₹1.44 Lakh₹1.39 LakhSP160 ₹4,948 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Pulsar 180 or the SP160?

The SP160, by ₹4,430 on the versions compared here: Pulsar 180 Pulsar 180 at ₹1.22 Lakh against SP160 SP160 Single Disc at ₹1.18 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.42 Lakh against ₹1.37 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Pulsar 180 Pulsar 180 makes 16.77 bhp and 15 Nm and the SP160 SP160 Single Disc makes 13.18 PS.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹3,766 a month for the Pulsar 180 and ₹3,637 for the SP160, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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