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Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Hero Splendor Plus

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Bajaj Pulsar NS160

Bajaj Pulsar NS160

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 160 cc
  • 17.2 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 152 kg
Hero Splendor Plus

Hero Splendor Plus

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 97.2 cc
  • 8 PS
  • ~65 km/l
  • 112 kg

One of the best-selling motorcycles in the world

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Bajaj Pulsar NS1605
  2. Hero Splendor Plus4
  • Most powerBajaj Pulsar NS16017.2 PS
  • Most pulling powerBajaj Pulsar NS16014.6 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Bajaj Pulsar NS160113 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedBajaj Pulsar NS160125 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceBajaj Pulsar NS160176 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Bajaj Pulsar NS16017.2 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

Bajaj Pulsar NS16014.6 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS160113 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Pulsar NS160160 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Pulsar NS16040 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

Bajaj Pulsar NS160480 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

Bajaj Pulsar NS160125 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Pulsar NS160805 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Pulsar NS160176 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Pulsar NS160Hero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaHero · India
Type of bikeStreetEveryday
Fuel average~40 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank12 L9.8 L
On a full tank~480 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size160 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingOil and airAir
Power17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight113 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed125 km/h87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight152 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height805 mm785 mm
Ground clearance176 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,372 mm1,236 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 130/70-172.75-18 / 2.75-18

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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  • Bajaj Pulsar NS160—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Hero Splendor Plus does around 65 km per litre against about 40 km/l for Bajaj Pulsar NS160, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 makes 17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and Bajaj Pulsar NS160 about 152 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 or Hero Splendor Plus: which should I buy?

Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS160 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Hero Splendor Plus if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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