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Bajaj Pulsar NS200 vs Honda Hornet 2.0

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Bajaj Pulsar NS200
Honda Hornet 2.0

Bajaj Auto

Pulsar NS200

From ₹1.38 Lakh

Full Pulsar NS200 page Change

Honda

Hornet 2.0

From ₹1.5 Lakh

Full Hornet 2.0 page Change
Bajaj Pulsar NS200Pulsar NS200 SC · ₹1.38 Lakh
Honda Hornet 2.0Hornet 2.0 · ₹1.5 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Pulsar NS200: ₹1.38 Lakh (ahead) Hornet 2.0: ₹1.5 Lakh Pulsar NS200 ₹11,999 cheaper
Braking Pulsar NS200: Single-channel ABS Hornet 2.0: Single-channel ABS
Mileage Pulsar NS200: 40.36 kmpl Hornet 2.0: 42.3 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power Pulsar NS200: 24.5 PS (ahead) Hornet 2.0: 17.2 PS Torque 18.74 vs 16.1 Nm
Weight Pulsar NS200: 158 kg Hornet 2.0: 142 kg Seat height 805 vs 790 mm
Versions Pulsar NS200: 2 (ahead) Hornet 2.0: 1

Pick the Pulsar NS200 for the lower price, more power and more versions.

Pick the Hornet 2.0 for better claimed mileage.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.38 Lakh
₹1.5 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.59 Lakh
₹1.72 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,673 a month
₹2,894 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
24.5 PS
17.2 PS
Torque
18.74 Nm
16.1 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
40.36 kmpl
42.3 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Liquid cooled, 4-valve, fuel injected
4-Stroke, SI Engine, PGM-FI
Displacement
199.5 cc
184.40 cc
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
9.5:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Gearbox
6-speed manual
5-Speed Manual
Clutch
Assist and slipper clutch
Assist & Slipper Clutch
Drive Type
Chain drive
Chain Drive
Bore x Stroke
Not listed
61.0 x 63.09 mm

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 300 mm
276 mm Petal Disc
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 230 mm
220 mm Petal Disc
ABS/CBS Type
Single Channel ABS
Single Channel ABS
Wheel Type
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Alloy Wheels
Front Tyre Size
100/80-17
110/70-17 M/C 54S (Tubeless Radial)
Rear Tyre Size
130/70-17
140/70-17 M/C 66S (Tubeless Wide Radial)
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Not listed

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
37mm USD forks
Golden Upside Down (USD) Front Forks
Rear Suspension
Nitrox monoshock with canister
Monoshock Suspension
Frame Type
Pressed steel perimeter frame
Diamond Frame
Wheelbase
1,363 mm
1,355 mm
Ground Clearance
168 mm
167 mm

Dimensions

Length
2,017 mm
2,047 mm
Width
804 mm
783 mm
Height
1,075 mm
1,064 mm
Seat Height
805 mm
790 mm
Kerb Weight
158 kg
142 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 litres
12.0 Litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Digital
Fully Digital Negative Liquid Crystal LCD Cluster with 5-Level Brightness
Bluetooth/Navigation
Yes, turn-by-turn navigation
Not listed
USB Charging
Yes, front
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not listed
No
Navigation
Not listed
No

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
Road, Rain and Off-Road
No
Cruise Control
Not available
No
Traction Control
Not listed
No
Quickshifter
Not listed
No

Lights

Headlight
LED, with LED DRLs
Full LED Headlamp with Position Lamp
Taillight
LED
X-Shaped Signature LED Tail Lamp
Turn Indicators
LED
LED Indicators

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Stepped seat
Split Stepped Sports Seat
Under-Seat Storage
Not listed
None

Choice

Versions
2 versions
1 version
Price range
₹1.38 Lakh – ₹1.49 Lakh
₹1.5 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 NS200 SC₹1.38 Lakh Hornet 2.0₹1.5 Lakh Hornet 2.0 ₹11,999 more

On-road price by city

Pulsar NS200 Pulsar NS200 SC against Hornet 2.0 Hornet 2.0

CityPulsar NS200Hornet 2.0Gap
Mumbai₹1.63 Lakh₹1.77 LakhPulsar NS200 ₹13,523 less
Pune₹1.63 Lakh₹1.77 LakhPulsar NS200 ₹13,523 less
New Delhi₹1.59 Lakh₹1.72 LakhPulsar NS200 ₹13,163 less
Bengaluru₹1.73 Lakh₹1.87 LakhPulsar NS200 ₹14,363 less
Chennai₹1.65 Lakh₹1.78 LakhPulsar NS200 ₹13,643 less
Hyderabad₹1.69 Lakh₹1.83 LakhPulsar NS200 ₹14,003 less
Ahmedabad₹1.56 Lakh₹1.69 LakhPulsar NS200 ₹12,923 less
Kolkata₹1.62 Lakh₹1.75 LakhPulsar NS200 ₹13,403 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 NS200 or the Hornet 2.0?

The Pulsar NS200, by ₹11,999 on the versions compared here: Pulsar NS200 Pulsar NS200 SC at ₹1.38 Lakh against Hornet 2.0 Hornet 2.0 at ₹1.5 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.59 Lakh against ₹1.72 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Hornet 2.0 claims 42.3 kmpl against 40.36 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Pulsar NS200 Pulsar NS200 SC makes 24.5 PS and 18.74 Nm and the Hornet 2.0 Hornet 2.0 makes 17.2 PS and 16.1 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,673 a month for the Pulsar NS200 and ₹2,894 for the Hornet 2.0, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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