2024 HONDA CB125F vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 HONDA CB125F 79 cm Lowest seat here
- Bajaj Pulsar NS160 80 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 11 hp (2024 HONDA CB125F) up to 14.6 hp (Bajaj Pulsar NS160).
- Torque spans 11 Nm (2024 HONDA CB125F) up to 17 Nm (Bajaj Pulsar NS160).
- Weight spans 116 kg (2024 HONDA CB125F) to 152 kg (Bajaj Pulsar NS160).
- Displacement spans 125 cc (2024 HONDA CB125F) to 150 cc (Bajaj Pulsar NS160).
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| Specification | HONDA CB125F | Bajaj Pulsar NS160 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | BAJAJ |
| Model | HONDA CB125F | Bajaj Pulsar NS160 |
| Engine size | 125cc | 150cc |
| Power | 11hp | 14.6hp |
| Torque | 11nm. | 17nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 2 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 116kg | 152kg |
| Front brake | Single-piston caliper with 240 mm single disc. | Dual Channel ABS, 300 mm Disc |
| Rear brake | 130 mm drum brake | 230 mm Disc(ABS) |
| Seat height (cm) | 79cm | 80cm |
| Front tyre | 80/100 – 18 M/C 47P | 100/80-17 52 P Tubeless |
| Rear tyre | 90/90 – 18 M/C 51P | 130/70-17 62 P Tubeless |
| Cooling | Air cooled | Oil cooled |
| Front suspension | 30 mm telescopic | Up Side Down Fork |
| Rear suspension | Twin shock absorbers, 5-level load adjustment. | Nitrox mono shock absorber with Canister |
| Motorcycle type | Commuter | Naked |
| Top speed | 110km/h | 138km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 11 L – 1.4 L/100km | 12 L – 3.2 L/100km |
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| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $3149 | Price not listed. |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View BAJAJ price list |
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2024 HONDA CB125F vs 2023 Bajaj Pulsar NS160: listed specifications
The 2024 HONDA CB125F and 2023 Bajaj Pulsar NS160 differ on the listed specifications: the CB125F has a lower listed weight, and the Pulsar NS160 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
Pulsar NS160 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (150 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
Pulsar NS160 has a clear listed power advantage (14.6 hp vs 11 hp).
Torque
Pulsar NS160 has a clear listed torque advantage (17 Nm vs 11 Nm).
Listed top speed
Pulsar NS160 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (138 km/h vs 110 km/h).
Cooling
CB125F is listed as air-cooled, and Pulsar NS160 is listed as oil-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CB125F is notably lighter on the listed weight (116 kg vs 152 kg). CB125F and Pulsar NS160 have very similar seat heights (79 cm vs 80 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA CB125F vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160?
Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is listed at 138 km/h (86 mph) vs 110 km/h (68 mph) for HONDA CB125F.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CB125F or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?
Bajaj Pulsar NS160 has 15 hp compared with 11 hp on the HONDA CB125F.
Which is lighter, HONDA CB125F or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?
HONDA CB125F is lighter at 116 kg vs 152 kg for Bajaj Pulsar NS160.
Which is better, HONDA CB125F or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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