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Hero Splendor Plus vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160 vs Benelli 302S

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

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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

Bajaj Pulsar NS160

Bajaj Pulsar NS160

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 160 cc
  • 17.2 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 152 kg
Benelli 302S

Benelli 302S

Rs 1,700,000

dealer list price

  • 300 cc
  • 38 PS
  • ~25 km/l

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Hero Splendor Plus4
  2. Bajaj Pulsar NS1603
  3. Benelli 302S2
  • Most powerBenelli 302S38 PS
  • Most pulling powerBenelli 302S25.6 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

Hero Splendor Plus8 PS
Bajaj Pulsar NS16017.2 PS
Benelli 302S38 PS

Torque

Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
Bajaj Pulsar NS16014.6 Nm
Benelli 302S25.6 Nm

Power to weight

Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
Bajaj Pulsar NS160113 PS/t
Benelli 302S—

Engine size

Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
Bajaj Pulsar NS160160 cc
Benelli 302S300 cc

Fuel average

Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
Bajaj Pulsar NS16040 km/l
Benelli 302S25 km/l

On a full tank

Hero Splendor Plus637 km
Bajaj Pulsar NS160480 km
Benelli 302S400 km

Top speed

Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
Bajaj Pulsar NS160125 km/h
Benelli 302S—

Weight

Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
Bajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg
Benelli 302S—

Seat height

Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS160805 mm
Benelli 302S795 mm

Ground clearance

Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS160176 mm
Benelli 302S140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHero Splendor PlusBajaj Pulsar NS160Benelli 302S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,700,000
BrandHero · IndiaBajaj · IndiaBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeEverydayStreetStreet
Fuel average~65 km/l~40 km/l~25 km/l
Petrol tank9.8 L12 L16 L
On a full tank~637 km~480 km~400 km
Engine and performance
Engine size97.2 cc160 cc300 cc
Cylinders112
CoolingAirOil and airLiquid (radiator)
Power8 PS @ 8,000 rpm17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm38 PS @ 11,000 rpm
Torque8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm25.6 Nm @ 9,750 rpm
Power to weight71 PS / tonne113 PS / tonne—
Top speed87 km/h125 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf and kickSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight112 kg (with fluids)152 kg (with fluids)—
Seat height785 mm805 mm795 mm
Ground clearance165 mm176 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,236 mm1,372 mm1,410 mm
Length × width × height——2,130 × 800 × 1,120 mm
Colours——Black, Green, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 300 / Disc 230Disc ×2 / Disc
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 2.75-18100/80-17 / 130/70-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17

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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What will petrol cost you?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month
  • Bajaj Pulsar NS160—a month
  • Benelli 302S—a month

Questions people ask

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

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, Hero Splendor Plus or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

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

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

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

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

Buy Hero Splendor Plus if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS160 if quickest (power to weight), highest top speed 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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