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Honda CBR650R vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160

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

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Honda CBR650R

Honda CBR650R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 649 cc
  • 95 PS
  • 209 kg

Four-cylinder, with Honda E-Clutch as an option

Bajaj Pulsar NS160

Bajaj Pulsar NS160

Not sold new in Pakistan

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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Honda CBR650R4
  2. Bajaj Pulsar NS1603
  • Most powerHonda CBR650R95 PS
  • Most pulling powerHonda CBR650R63 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Honda CBR650R455 PS/t
  • LightestBajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg
  • Highest top speedHonda CBR650R225 km/h
  • Lowest seatBajaj Pulsar NS160805 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

Honda CBR650R95 PS
Bajaj Pulsar NS16017.2 PS

Torque

Honda CBR650R63 Nm
Bajaj Pulsar NS16014.6 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CBR650R455 PS/t
Bajaj Pulsar NS160113 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CBR650R649 cc
Bajaj Pulsar NS160160 cc

Top speed

Honda CBR650R225 km/h
Bajaj Pulsar NS160125 km/h

Weight

Honda CBR650R209 kg
Bajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg

Seat height

Honda CBR650R810 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS160805 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CBR650R130 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS160176 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CBR650RBajaj Pulsar NS160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHonda · JapanBajaj · India
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Fuel average—~40 km/l
Petrol tank15.4 L12 L
On a full tank—~480 km
Engine and performance
Engine size649 cc160 cc
Cylinders41
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Oil and air
Power95 PS @ 12,000 rpm17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque63 Nm @ 9,500 rpm14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Power to weight455 PS / tonne113 PS / tonne
Top speed225 km/h125 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight209 kg (with fluids)152 kg (with fluids)
Seat height810 mm805 mm
Ground clearance130 mm176 mm
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,372 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17100/80-17 / 130/70-17
Suspension (front / back)41 mm Showa SFF-BP fork / Monoshock—

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

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Honda CBR650R or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

Honda CBR650R makes 95 PS @ 12,000 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS160 makes 17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda CBR650R or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 weighs about 152 kg and Honda CBR650R about 209 kg, so Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is easier to push and park.

Honda CBR650R or Bajaj Pulsar NS160: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CBR650R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS160 if lightest, lowest seat 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.